[Hiring] Sexual Assault Program Director @Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Role Description

Our mission is to mobilize our over 70 member programs and allies to end sexual and domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. We support our member programs, improve community responses to violence, and work to educate the public and prevent violence. Guided by our Theory of Change, we work to undo the root causes of violence, building racial equity, economic justice, and gender and reproductive liberation to create a world where all people can live and love freely without fear. Our team approach facilitates the sharing of power and responsibility across positions.

This position will lead our sexual assault coalition programming, both internally and with our expanded membership, in partnership with the staff team, and building on our longstanding SA survivor work in prevention, reproductive justice, and with agricultural workers.

In-person meetings, events, and occasional overnight travel are required. Meetings are typically in Seattle, and this position requires traveling to other locations around the state. Valid driver’s license and/or ability to travel, plus occasional overnights (e.g., annual conference), and proof of COVID vaccination, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience and proven skills in sexual assault or domestic violence program leadership in executive and/or senior program management.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience with:
  • dynamics of sexual and domestic violence;
  • trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, survivor-driven advocacy;
  • prevention;
  • best practices;
  • innovations in the field;
  • the experiences of survivors seeking help from the civil and criminal legal systems;
  • state and federal laws and practices that affect survivors and their children;
  • history and trends in the field.
• Must reside in the State of Washington.
• Ability to travel regularly to meet with member programs and attend meetings.
• Strong oral communication skills, such as teaching, training, group facilitation, or coaching with individuals and groups. Good writing skills, such as writing guides for advocates or grant reports. Ability to establish warm connections and working relationships with people and organizations.
• Tact, empathy, discretion, and strong ability to maintain a nonjudgmental, supportive, and trauma-informed approach to working with survivor advocates, ally organizations, and WSCADVSA’s statewide membership.
• Self-starter with strong ability to plan, independently manage workload, and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Experience anticipating and solving problems. Ability to maintain a calm and friendly approach.

Requirements

• Experience leading and facilitating events, trainings, or stakeholder meetings.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to gather information from diverse stakeholders and successfully navigate conflict.
• Understanding of sexual violence dynamics, survivor-driven advocacy, and laws and policies that affect sexual assault survivors.
• Experience working at community-based sexual assault programs or coalitions.
• Spanish, ASL, or other proficiency in languages common to WA state.

Benefits

• Compensation: $93,500 to $96,500/year DOE to start, for 35-hour week plus generous benefits.
• Annual pay increases per salary structure.
• 100% paid premiums for health insurance (medical, dental, vision), ~50% for dependents, plus health reimbursement account.
• Retirement contributions and student loan payment assistance (after 6 months).
• 100% paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
• 3 weeks accrued annual vacation with regular increases, 14 paid holidays.
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment.

TO APPLY

Submit the following at the provided Bamboo HR link:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Submit your application online by Friday, November 20, 5:00 PM to be considered in the first screening. Position open until filled. No calls, please.

People with lived experience of sexual assault and domestic violence, and people from historically marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender presentation, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, and the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in employment, volunteer opportunities or services rendered.