Rural Projects Coordinator at MNCASA

Who We Are

The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) provides leadership and resources for sexual assault programs and allies to prevent sexual violence while promoting a comprehensive, socially just response for all victims/survivors. We support, convene, and collaborate with sexual assault programs, advocates, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers to promote a more victim-centered response to sexual violence, and increase effective criminal justice. Our prevention programs take action before someone is harmed, and we work with policy makers and elected officials for laws and programs that fight sexual violence. MNCASA provides:

1. Victim and Survivor Support by helping partner programs and medical personnel, law enforcement, and legal and social service providers deliver state of the art victim advocacy and support.
2. Prevention Support by developing the capacity of partner programs and others to design and implement effective community-level primary prevention strategies.
3. Policy Reforms through public policy education and advocacy.
4. Systems Change by developing capacity in medical, criminal justice, social service, and judicial systems to incorporate a coordinated and victim-centered approach into their responses.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

MNCASA is a statewide coalition driving transformative culture change to address sexual violence through advocacy, prevention, racial justice, and systems change. We envision a world free of sexual violence in which all human beings are treated with dignity and respect and communities are transformed through safety, healing, and partnerships.

Wages & Benefits

$24.66 – $26.15 per hour; generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 5 weeks per year, plus nine paid holidays and two floating holidays; competitive health insurance with 80% of premiums covered by employer, employer-paid premiums for dental insurance for employees, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with $600 of employer contribution, and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), employer paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance with the option for additional coverage, and employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance; agency sponsored retirement plan with immediate  vesting, plus a 4% employer match.

Schedule

This position is located in an office building with strategic flexibility to work hybrid or remote and requires occasional travel both in the state and domestically. This position works during normal business hours and may include occasional evening and/or weekend hours.

A Typical Day in the Life…

MNCASA is hiring two Rural Projects Coordinators. A typical day as a Rural Projects Coordinator provides the opportunity to connect with and support rural communities working to improve systems and community response for sexual violence victims/survivors across the United States and Territories. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Delivering one-on-one consultations, information, and resources to provide technical assistance.
• Partnering with and learning from communities, organizations, and individuals engaged in addressing underserved and/or marginalized communities to improve the criminal justice response to sexual violence and increase access to criminal justice support.
• Proactively identifying, vetting, and sharing resources and best practices with organizations and individuals through regular e-newsletters and web content.
• Partnering with and learning from communities, organizations, and individuals engaged in systems change work and implementing learning into MNCASA’s programs as part of continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Assisting in the development, oversight, and facilitation of large-scale, in-person training events such as MNCASA’s National Institute for Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Leaders.
• Creating and refining resources, training, content, and materials that guide multidisciplinary collaborations to meet victim/survivor needs and improve system responses to sexual violence.
• Assisting in the development and writing of content for the blog.
• Communicating needs regarding technical assistance and emerging issues in the field and recommending practice and policy changes that improve system-based solutions to funders, partners, and MNCASA.
• Contributing to grant reporting and fulfillment of program grant objectives.
• Supervising the work of MNCASA contractors, interns, and volunteers related to the project when assigned.
• Connecting and collaborating with MNCASA staff to better serve people working with systems change when applicable.
• Contributing to external policy and workgroup initiatives as appropriate.
• Fielding and directing training requests to the appropriate MNCASA staff and program area.

Who You Are

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminal justice, or a related field, or you have equivalent on-the-job experience or a comparable combination of career and life experiences that may substitute for a college degree.
• You have a minimum of three years of experience in sexual assault victim advocacy or allied professional work.
• You have at least one year of experience in program development and management.
• It is preferable if you hold a master’s degree in sociology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Previous experience serving on or leading a SART or multidisciplinary collaboration focused on systems change is preferred.
• Previous experience working with or in rural communities is preferred.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance, specifically OVW-funded or national technical assistance is preferred.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• You demonstrate the ability to multi-task and manage projects with varying deadlines.
• You have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• You possess strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• You have knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes for sexual violence response, including crime victim rights.
• You demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with diverse communities.
• You have the ability to identify systemic problems and develop solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• You are willing and able to travel in-state and nationally, which may include some evening or weekend hours.
• You have a passion for MNCASA’s mission and programming, including a dedication to anti-oppression efforts.
• You have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. If your license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of MNCASA. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

MNCASA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

MNCASA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination contact OFCCP by calling 1.800.397.6251 / TTY 1.877.889.5627, or online at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

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