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CALIFORNIA COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ADVOCACY SERVICES COORDINATOR

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Advocacy Services
Coordinator is responsible for advocacy-related training and technical
assistance support for the rape crisis centers and CALCASA's member
programs. The Advocacy Services Coordinator must excel at technological
support using CALCASA's web site, listservs, teleconference, database,
webinars, e-mail and other systems in order to provide the technical
assistance services to rape crisis centers and/or sexual assault
prevention programs. This position requires excellent project management
skills, interpersonal skills and travel statewide providing technical
assistance and support to sexual assault programs and CALCASA's
membership in California. Full-time, exempt position located in
Sacramento, California.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Training and Technical Assistance:

Provide project management through, in-person and phone support,
training and technical assistance (TA) to rape crisis centers and/or
sexual assault prevention programs on advocacy and other related
issues/topics. Must work independently to identify and assess the
training needs on advocacy-related issues of centers. Must be able to
develop, research, coordinate, and implement regional trainings and
statewide conferences for centers and allied professionals. Conduct
independent research to provide TA assistance to centers and individuals
and work closely with CALCASA library and agency staff to respond to
technical assistance needs on advocacy-related issues and topics.
Identify appropriate materials and deliver information requested by
centers and individuals on advocacy-related topics.

Information and Materials Development:

Develop, research and analyze content of program/event materials (e.g.,
information packets, brochures, flyers, etc.) on a variety of issues
pertinent to sexual assault advocacy as well emerging issues in the
field of sexual violence. Identify and develop advocacy-related
materials for distribution to CALCASA's constituency. Develop
advocacy-related content for CALCASA's newsletters and publications.

Listservs: Serve as list serve moderator and staff support for the
CALCASA's listservs, including Ebridge, ED-talk and other listservs.
Develop parameters for use of the list serve, review content on a daily
basis, and monitor for a professional tone. Recruit and update listservs
for new members as appropriate.

Conference and Training Coordination: Identify training needs and
develop an annual training plan on advocacy-related issues for CALCASA's
Leadership Conference and other regional/statewide training events.
Recruit research and secure potential speakers/presenters for conference
and training events.

Staff Support for CALCASA Leadership and Membership Meetings: Provide
staff support to CALCASA's Council and assigned membership meetings
(e.g., region and/or caucus meetings). Assist with taking meeting
minutes (as assigned). Identify issues of concerns and provide
information and technical assistance for membership as appropriate.

Evaluation and Progress Reports:  Review and compile data related to
training and technical assistance for agency progress reports. In
conjunction with other CALCASA staff/team members, develop and update
evaluation tools for technical assistance and CALCASA training events.

Additional Duties: Work closely with the Associate Director in strategic
development of the program and services to CALCASA's membership and
constituency. Contribute to the professional tone and approach of the
project and the organization within the parameters of the agency mission
and philosophy. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

1. B.A. in relevant field required. Extensive experience, demonstrated
skills, and aptitude considered in lieu of education.

2. Demonstrated experience (minimum three years) in coordinating and/or
providing training and/or technical assistance programs, preferably in a
community-based agency and/or rape crisis center.

3. Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently and with
minimal supervision.

4. In depth knowledge of issues related to sexual assault intervention
and prevention as well as rape crisis center service standards and
operations, including but not limited to advocacy, counseling, SART,
crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and/or program coordination.

5. Experience conducting research utilizing a wide range of sources
including printed material, internet, databases, and identification of
alternative information sources.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience
delivering oral presentations to diverse professionals and audiences,
including workshops and presentations.

7. Ability to recognize and identify information of value to rape crisis
centers and/or sexual assault prevention programs. Ability to synthesize
information to ensure usefulness to rape crisis centers and/or sexual
assault prevention programs.

8. Knowledge and application of database and software including MS Word,
Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other programs.

9. Must be organized, flexible, and multi-task oriented. Able to
identify and respond to shifting priorities. A self-starter that can
work within a team environment and handle a variety of multiple tasks
with different deadlines.

10. Ability to maintain cooperative and professional relationships with
rape crisis center staff, agency staff/board, vendors, consultants,
allied professionals, and members of the public. Enjoyment in
interacting with people and creating an accessible environment.
Excellent customer relations approach and ability to work in a team
environment.

11. Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in
working with diverse populations and organizations. Experienced in
developing programs in response to diverse needs.

12. Accept and abide by mission and philosophy of CALCASA.

13. Must complete a California sexual assault victim advocate/counselor
training, if not already completed.

14. Availability to travel extensively statewide/nationwide, some
overnights and weekends. Have a car, insurance and a valid driver's
license.

TO APPLY:

Please submit cover letter, resume, salary history, and three
professional references to:

Ellen Yin-Wycoff, Associate Director
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
1215 K Street, Suite 1100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Fax to 916-446-8166
E-mail to: 


Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 26, 2008.

CALCASA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. All
employment actions are based solely on an individual's qualifications
without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion,
cancer-related medical condition, disability, age, sexual orientation,
veteran status, ancestry citizenship, or marital status.

CALCASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer