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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Position Title: Executive Director
Organization: Betty Griffin House
Position Description:
Executive Director (ED) position is available for Betty Griffin House,
the certified crisis center serving victims of domestic and sexual
abuse in St. Johns County, NE Florida. Position reports to the Board of
Directors and will be available on, or about, 8/1/08.
The ED is responsible for the complete operation of the corporation that
includes financial management, counseling/advocacy supervision,
personnel, budgeting, community liaison, marketing, public relations,
resource development, and management of all program services. The ED is
also responsible for program services and accounting compliance with
state and federal laws and regulations. Also responsible for compliance
with Florida certified domestic violence and sexual assault center
requirements and standards.
Masters Degree preferred in social science, public administration, or related
area. Professional training and/or experience may substitute for
academic education. Management, business, public speaking, writing,
grant writing, accounting and counseling experience preferred. Specific
experience should include work in a social service organization, crisis
intervention, domestic/sexual abuse setting, community collaboration,
and coalition-building.
Candidate should possess a thorough understanding and commitment to the
following: social change and advocacy related to domestic and sexual
abuse; violence against women, men, and children; and the dynamics of
domestic and sexual abuse.
Salary commensurate with education and/or experience. Send cover letter
and resume, including three references (with contact information) by
Friday, May 9, 2008, to: Diane_Matthews@fcadv.org
or Diane Matthews, c/o FCADV, 425 Office Plaza Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Position Title: Full Time MN Day One Services Coordinator
Organization: Day One
Position Description:
Day One is a program of Cornerstone that works with MN shelter and safe housing programs in providing immediate access to safety for domestic violence victims and their children.
Responsibilities: Provides coordination of MN Day One Services with statewide shelter and safe housing programs including: relationship development through best practices and problem-solving techniques; maintaining service related information and security for a web-based database application; providing training for domestic violence providers in the use of Day One; participating in related community education and events; staffing Day One statewide direct service providers groups; coordinating routing of a state-wide crisis line and contracted transportation services; record keeping and statistical reporting.
Education/Qualifications: Relevant education with minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years experience in a related field. Ability to develop and maintain relationships among collaborative agencies; strong communication skills including public speaking; minimum knowledge of web-based applications and Microsoft Office; ability to work independently and in a team setting; experience in working with diverse populations and domestic violence victims; flexible hours including some evenings, weekends and overnight travel; valid driver's license and insurance.
To apply send cover letter and resume to: Colleen Schmitt, Day One, 1000 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420, Fax: 952-884-2135, Email: cschmitt@dayoneservices.org, No phone calls please.
Position Title: Public Policy Director
Organization: National Network to End Domestic Violence
Position Description:
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is seeking a Public Policy Director. This is a full-time exempt and senior level management position that reports to the President of NNEDV. The Public Policy Director is responsible for implementing NNEDV’s public policy initiatives and building the policy capacity of state domestic violence coalitions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): representing NNEDV’s membership of state domestic violence coalitions; directing NNEDV’s national legislative agenda and influencing the federal response to domestic violence; managing relationships among national coalition partners; strengthening connections to policymakers on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies; overseeing direct lobbying, grassroots organizing and event planning; responding to media inquiries; strategic planning; and managing the Public Policy Team and working in close collaboration with other legal and program staff. Additional duties include drafting legislation and Congressional testimony and ensuring that policy materials (action alerts, fact sheets, etc.) are engaging and accurate.
Qualified candidates will have the following related skills and experience: At least 5 years of substantive policy work, with at least 2 years at the federal level; Significant experience with lobbying, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building; A thorough understanding of the appropriations and legislative authorization process; Supervisory and project management experience; Exceptional time management and creative problem-solving skills, and ability to work well with minimal supervision; and Excellent communication and public speaking skills. Also prefer experience working in a bipartisan manner to sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders; an established network of Congressional staff contacts; experience with contributing to policy/advocacy fundraising efforts; and an understanding and passion for crime victims’ and/or women’s issues.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills. Benefits package includes medical, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401(k) retirement program. Please send cover letter (including current salary range), resume and writing sample addressed to Sue Else, President, at: employment@nnedv.org.
The deadline to apply is May 9. No telephone inquiries please. NEDV will contact qualified candidates with further information.
Position Title: Battered Women's Advocate
Organization: St. Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
Position Description:
Part-time postion. Must be able to work with court personnel and people of diverse backgrounds. Must have access to car, valid DL and Insurance. Spanish-speaking preferred. Daytime hours, occasional night or weekend shifts.
Submit resume by 5/19/08 to St. Paul Intervention Project, 1509 Marshall Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104.
Position Title: Women's Advocate
Organization: Home Free Community Program/Missions, Inc.
Position Description:
This full time Women's Advocate will provide court advocacy to victims of domestic violence and provide resources, referrals, transportation, criminal and civil advocacy to women experiencing domestic violence.
Responsibilities: Direct advocacy to battered women and their children; systems advocacy; crisis intervention plan; develop, facilitated weekly/evening support groups; work effectively with law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers. Bilingual a plus.
Application deadline: May 22, 2008
Submit application to: Home Free Community Program/Missions Inc., Attn: Laura Landis, 3409 Kilmer Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information, contact Laura Landis at laura@homefreeprograms.org.
Position Title: Community Relations Director
Organization: Sojourner
Position Description:
Sojourner seeks an enthusiastic individual with initiative to manage fundraising, public relations, and communication functions that increase community support and awareness of domestic violence. This position will guide the expansion of relationships with community-based organizations and groups in our service area and assist with the leadership and management of the organization.
Experience and Qualifications: 4 year degree in communications, marketing, social work or business Superior oral and written communication skills Grant-writing and/or fundraising experience highly valued General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publishing and Excel Organized and self-directed professional; knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred. 2-4 years professional experience human services.
How to Apply:Please submit Cover letter and resume to: CRD Search Committee, PO Box 272, Hopkins MN, 55305 or info@sojournerproject.org
Position Title: Executive Director
Organization: Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition
Job Description:
NDVSAC is seeking a self-directed and experienced leader to fill the position of Executive Director. NDVSAC is a statewide coalition of 22 community based domestic violence and sexual assault programs, individuals and organizational members working together to end domestic violence and sexual assault. If interested in applying, refer to the full posting at www.ndvsac.org.
Posting Date: May 4, 2008; Closing Date: May 30, 2008.
Position Title: SafeJourney Program Assistant
Organization: North Memorial Health Care
Position
Description:
SafeJourney is a hospital-base program at North Memorial which helps victims of domestic abuse. The SafeJourney Program Assistant position is half-time (20 hours per week) and provides support and assistance for the SafeJourney Program and Program Advisor.
Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of the volunteer program, providing office support, and providing advocacy to victims of domestic abuse. Tasks include recruitment of volunteers, organizing volunteer activities and meetings, maintaining files, managing a client data base, scheduling the monthly calendar, representing SafeJourney at various community events, serving as back-up advocate as needed, making follow-up calls to clients, and speaking to audiences about domestic violence and SafeJourney.
How to Apply: Please visit our website at www.northmemorial.com
If you are interested in the position, please contact the Human Resource Department at North Memorial Health Care 763-520-3874 for more information.