Project Coordinator of Coalition Training & Technical Assistance, Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Lanham, MD

Project Coordinator of Coalition Training & Technical Assistance

Posted on: September 5, 2013
Application deadline: October 4, 2013
Posted by: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

DESCRIPTION

The Project Coordinator of Coalition Training & Technical Assistance will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and providing information, training, and technical assistance to domestic violence professionals and coordinating statewide efforts to eliminate domestic violence and improve service provision and collaboration under the supervision of the Director of Training & Services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, develop, and provide local, regional, and/or statewide trainings for domestic violence professionals, including domestic violence service providers, health care professionals, child welfare workers, and other professionals.
• Coordinate and provide information, training, and technical assistance to domestic violence service providers on issues including but not limited to:
• Underserved populations, such as LGBTQ victims, immigrant victims (including Hispanic and Latino victims; Asian/Pacific Islander victims; and other immigrants), and victims with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
• Legal service provision issues, such as accessibility of services for LGBTQ victims, victims who have disabilities, and confidentiality issues.
• Best practices for service provision, including evidence-based programs and trauma-informed services.
• Conduct outreach to domestic violence service providers, health care professionals, and other types of professionals regarding the availability of training and technical assistance.
• Provide assistance and support at monthly meetings, periodic seminars, and any forums of the Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
• Develop web content and maintain webpages in Wordpress.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, fliers, handouts, and other documents and materials.
• Coordinate, support, and participate in activities related to MNADV committees, which may include Domestic Violence Services and/or Community Partners committees.
• Provide technical assistance to domestic violence professionals.
• Coordinate with local and national training and technical assistance providers.
• Assist in the collection of data for communication and evaluation.
• Provide support for agency-wide events, such as MNADV's annual Memorial Service, Annual Meeting, and statewide conferences.
• Coordinate with staff, board members, and partners on project-related and agency-wide activities.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, weekly training team meetings, and ad hoc meetings.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is a confident and competent expert on domestic violence and violence against women issues.
• Has worked directly with victims, understands trauma, and works towards cultural competency.
• Has experience as an advocate, staff member, or intern at a domestic violence program.
• Enjoys presenting information to adult learners in creative, interactive, engaging ways.
• Is a content expert who has experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Underserved populations, such as LGBTQ victims, immigrant victims (including Hispanic and Latino victims; Asian/Pacific Islander victims; and other immigrants), and victims with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
• Legal service provision issues, such as accessibility of services for LGBTQ victims and victims who have disabilities and confidentiality issues.
• Best practices for service provision, including evidence-based programs and trauma-informed services.
• Is an intelligent, quick learner who has a positive, willing attitude and is passionate about domestic violence and who foresees what needs to be done and takes initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
• At leastone year of experience at a domestic violence program. Direct service provision preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and familiarity with domestic violence programs and related laws.
• Expertise in the field of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or women's issues.
• Effective presentation skills required. Experience as a trainer or educator preferred.
• Strong computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Wordpress and Publisher preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have a professional demeanor.
• Must have the ability to organize and manage their time and tasks.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel statewide.
• Must be responsible, reliable, professional, and punctual.

BENEFITS

• Position is on-site, 40 hours per week. 
• Salary: $42,000-45,000
• Health benefits are available.
• Paid holidays. Paid leave is accrued (sick and vacation).
• Mileage reimbursement for statewide travel.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

 Position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to (only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be notified):

Erin Boguski, Director of Training & Services
Email: eboguski@mnadv.org
Fax: 301-429-3605
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
4601 Presidents Drive, Suite 370
Lanham, MD 20706

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

Ethnic Community Outreach Project Coordinator, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Alberta, Canada

Ethnic Community Outreach Project Coordinator

Posted on: May 13, 2013
Application deadline: May 21, 2013
Posted by: Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

DESCRIPTION

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse is offering a one year position (with the possibility of extension) as a Project Coordinator in the Education and Training Program, with specific emphasis on a project the agency is undertaking with the Canadian Sikh Network. Although employed by CCASA this dynamic individual will also report to the Project Advisory Committee and will be accountable to a project plan that focuses on four areas related to addressing sexual abuse and sexual assault in ethnic communities: 1) increasing community engagement; 2) increasing awareness; 3) building capacity for safe healing; and 4) prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertaking a formal and informal literature review and service scan related to the project

• Community development and outreach within the Sikh and other communities in Calgary

• Program development of new programs or adapting existing programs to meet Sikh community needs

• Public speaking to children, youth and adult groups

• Crisis intervention and advocacy within the medical, legal, and social service systems

• Supporting and participating in community events to raise CCASA profile

• Working within a team concept and in diverse environments

• Dealing effectively with disclosures, questions, and challenging audience members within the context of a presentation

• Responding to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner, including assessing and informing children/youth of obligations to report to authorities when required

• Participating in creative and effective outreach activities to parents and parent serving organizations

• Delivery of CCASA's other community and professional education programs

• Successful candidates may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Sikh and other ethnic communities in Calgary
• A degree in social/human services
• Possesses an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Managing interpersonal relationships with same and multi-disciplinary professionals and community volunteers
• Public speaking, program development and project management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and client groups
• An understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence and sexuality
• Crisis intervention and assessment skills
• Professional registration

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website at www.calgarycasa.com for more information about our programs.
CCASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply.
Email, mail or fax resumes by noon, May 21, 2013 to:
CCASA Executive Director
910 – 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building)
Calgary, AB T2P-3N8
Fax: (403) 264-8355
Email: info@calgarycasa.com
No Phone Calls Please
Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Project Coordinator, Creative Time, New York, NY

Project Coordinator

Posted on: May 8, 2013
Application deadline: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Creative Time

DESCRIPTION

Creative Time, New York City's veteran and vanguard public arts presenter, seeks a part-time, temporary Project Coordinator to work on an upcoming participatory art project that will galvanize hundreds of New York-based feminists and activists around the most compelling issues of contemporary gender politics. Representing Creative Time, the Project Coordinator will liaise primarily with the project participants, as well as occasionally with the artist, and our project partner, the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum. This large-scale, public project will be presented in October 2013. Primary responsibilities will include managing outreach to a broad base of participants and facilitating their engagement with this project. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of feminist and activist timelines from the 1970s through today, contemporary issues in gender politics and social inequity, and socially-engaged art. The Project Coordinator must be able to interact well with wide-range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and is very organized and detail-oriented.

The Project Coordinator reports to Creative Time's Director of Exhibitions and Project Manager and will be working most closely with the CT programming team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact for participants, as well as a liaison within organization, providing updates to internal departments on a regular basis.
• Manage outreach, correspondence and engagement for new contacts and existing participants to build network of over 500 individuals.
• Research potential partnership opportunities and tap into existing networks to build project participant base.
• Organize social networking activities and attend similar events relevant to project.
• Draft and edit text related to project.
• Manage project timelines to ensure project is executed on time.
• Be responsible for day of production and coordination of all participants and any post and pre events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of contemporary gender politics and feminism
• Contacts to or knowledge of New York City-based, key feminists
• Experience working with artists and familiarity with contemporary art
• Experience in community organizing, event production, and/or volunteer coordination
• Highly organized and motivated creative problem solver
• Strong database management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong writing skills
• A good listener, and can instill a calming presence in a fast-paced environment
• A personal investment in the history of Creative Time and the evolving role of public art is a big plus
• BA or BFA preferred

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.
This is a temporary, part-time position, and will run from May, 2013 to November, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@creativetime.org.