Cultural Competency and Education Coordinator, Black Women's Blueprint, BK, NY

Cultural Competency and Education Coordinator

Posted on: November 14, 2012

Posted by: Black Women's Blueprint

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Black Women's Blueprint aims to be an information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence in communities of African descendants. It provides leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies that are culturally relevant, appropriate and rooted in Black feminist/womanist, including anti-racist and intersectional analysis. Black Women's Blueprint works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, training and education, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.

The organization seeks a Cultural Competency and Education Coordinator to assist in all aspects of training and community education with demonstrated leadership skills to direct, supervise and administer all aspects of its community engagement, cultural productions, theater-art and education programs.

Position Activities

• Outline and design training programs, develop content and produce curricula for discipline-specific and multidisciplinary sexual assault training.
• Initiate and or engage in innovative strategies in the delivery of trainings and community education; i.e. via Mother Tongue Monologues 2013 and other arts-based programs.
• Conduct appropriate training sessions and presentations using various media, including radio and other technology.
• Coordinate all aspects of training logistics, including facility contracts, catering menus, lodging, and materials development, in order to deliver high quality, well-organized, and professional trainings.
• Create training and/or conference announcements and registration materials; track registration details.
• Compile pre and post-test evaluation data, and prepare reports as requested.
• Develop resources for and provide technical assistance to law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, religious leaders, medical professionals and allied professionals specific to sexual assault response.
• Maintain training databases.

Qualifications:

• Ability to serve in a leadership role by motivating, inspiring and facilitating broader organizational efforts.
• At least two years demonstrated professional experience in the sexual assault or violence against women profession including direct services or program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience conducting trainings and presentations to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to tailor a message for the audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, and develop and maintain relationships with individuals and agencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a political environment statewide and nationally.

Black Women's Blueprint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please email your resume and cover letter with information for 2 professional references to ftanis@blueprintny.org

No phone calls/No faxes.

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Start date

January 7, 2013

Application deadline

December 28, 2012

Education requirements

No requirement

Employment type

Part time

Professional level

Professional

Salary range (annual, U.S. $)

24,000 - 30,000

Benefits

health insurance

Job function

theatre art, Management, Activism,Administration, Theatre Arts, Direct social services, capacity, Capacity Building,Curriculum, creative, Creative Abilities, Art & Community, Event planning, domestic violence, Training & Curriculum Development, training, Advocacy, Art & Culture, Domestic Violence Advocacy,Curriculum Development, social work,sexual assault prevention, Counseling,Education

Owner's areas of focus

Human rights and civil liberties, LGBT,Philanthropy, Museums and history, Civic engagement, Women