The Colorado Anti-Violence Program is looking for a part-time Queer Youth Violence Prevention Project Manager. Details on how to apply are after the jump.
Queer Youth Violence Prevention Project Manager
Applications due by July 10, 2009
The Colorado Anti-Violence Program (CAVP) is a grassroots organization led by activists committed to addressing the root causes of violence. As we enter our 23rd year of operation, we continue our collective efforts to create an organization with a broader vision for social justice. Founded in 1986, CAVP addresses the pervasive problems of violence committed within and against LGBTQ communities including domestic violence, sexual assault, hate violence, HIV-related violence and police misconduct. CAVP also provides community education, outreach, technical assistance, training, and education for community organizations, law enforcement, and mainstream service providers on violence issues affecting the LGBTQ community.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages, in which you respond to the following question:
Why are you passionate about preventing violence in the LGBTQ community and/or youth community?
SEND TO: cavpsearch@gmail.com
Applications must be received no later than July 10, 2009.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Status
Position is a 0.5 FTE and is supervised by the Director of Training and Education.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for managing the Queer Youth Violence Prevention Project including conducting a community readiness assessment, managing the project's community advisory board and working collaboratively with the Director of Training and Education to complete the community profile, strategic plan and implement data collection efforts. The goal of the project is to develop and expand sexual violence primary prevention activities in LGBTQ communities across Colorado. Position responsibilities This position is funded by the Sexual Assault Prevention Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Training will be provided on conducting community readiness assessments.
Reports to: Director of Training and Education
Wage: $17.31 an hour
Benefits - Paid time off prorated to percentage of full time work week
Flexible Schedule - Some evenings/weekends and some travel around the state.
Required Qualifications
Experience with community outreach and organizing (volunteer or paid).
Experience with or knowledge of issues impacting LGBTQ community, youth and/or communities of color.
Ability to effectively manage and motivate a community advisory board.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to building a strong, multicultural movement for social change.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with regard to the handling of confidential information and maintain professional standards of conduct.
Computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, some graphics, and internet.
Ability to work with a team in a high-stress environment.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings and to travel to meetings around the state, if necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with youth violence prevention education.
Strong knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and other social justice issues.
Experience conducting community readiness assessments.
Bicultural/Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written skills)
Experience in victim advocacy work or crisis intervention (volunteer or paid).
Familiarity with Colorado community resources and organizations.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct a community readiness assessment in selected pilot LGBTQ communities around the state. This assessment will include identifying and interviewing key respondents and transcribing interviews.
Oversee the quantitative scoring of interviews to determine level of community readiness to prevent sexual violence.
Manage community advisory board including coordinating and participating in bi-monthly meetings and providing support for board work groups.
Assist the Director of Training and Education in recruiting community advisory board members including identifying potential members and cultivating relationships with them.
Assist the Director of Training and Education in completing a data analysis on sexual violence in the LGBTQ community.
Assist the Director of Training and Education in developing the strategic plan for the project.
EOE: The Colorado Anti-Violence Program is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CNDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CAVP encourages inquiries from people of color, women, people with disabilities, low-income people, and people of transgender experience.
