Sexual Assault Program Director

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.

About the position:
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.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Sexual Assault Coalition Engagement and Field Support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with SA survivor service programs, including culturally specific programs, membership, systems partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support ongoing engagement with SA programs to identify emerging issues, gather feedback, assess needs, and strengthen communication between the coalition and the field.
• Work closely with coworkers to deepen, expand, and integrate the coalition’s SA programming, and to build knowledge, skills, and connections internally.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, peer learning opportunities, advisory groups, and other forums that support collaboration and information sharing among SA programs and stakeholders.
• Write reports, develop recommendations, and create resources that reflect program needs, survivor experiences, and trends in the field.
• Ensure programs receive timely updates about coalition activities, funding opportunities, policy issues, training opportunities, and other information relevant to their work.

2. Training and Technical Assistance
• Plan, coordinate, and provide technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to programs serving SA survivors from different walks of life.
• Identify training needs and develop learning opportunities in collaboration with SA programs, coalition staff, and external partners.
• Support the development and delivery of webinars, trainings, toolkits, guidance documents, peer learning opportunities, and other resources.
• Provide coordinated follow-up and support to programs seeking assistance with service delivery, organizational development, systems advocacy, policy implementation, and other issues impacting survivor services.
• Work with coalition members and partners to strengthen culturally responsive, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed services.
• Collaborate with coworkers to deliver all of the above.

3. Public Policy and Legislative Support
• Work closely with the policy team to support legislative and public policy priorities related to sexual assault survivor services and prevention.
• Assist in developing and disseminating policy updates, action alerts, legislative materials, and other communications to members and stakeholders.
• Support engagement of sexual assault programs and coalition members in advocacy and legislative activities, including testimony preparation, legislative visits, and coalition action opportunities.

4. Grant and Project Administration
• Manage relevant grant and contract funds, including timely submittal of applications, high-quality performance and compliance, and on-time financial, data, and narrative reporting.
• Lead grant-funded SA coalition activities, ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Lead the collection, tracking, and review project data, invoices, reports, and other grant-related documentation.
• Prepare and submit financial, performance, and narrative reports.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure successful completion of grant activities.

5. Provide subject matter expertise on a wide range of sexual violence-related survivor advocacy and systems advocacy topics, which may include: trauma and recovery, prevention, support groups, culturally meaningful and age-appropriate services, child sexual abuse and trafficking, non-intimate partner sexual violence, rape in marriage, working effectively with criminal and civil systems, community change and accountability, restorative justice, reproductive health, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, nonprofit leadership and management, etc.

6. Work with the management team and other directors to inform overall organizational vision, planning, staffing, and membership engagement.

7. Supervise staff or interns (if assigned)

8. Teamwork
• Work closely and effectively with the Policy Director, Managing Director of Policy and Strategy, accounting staff, coalition partners, and membership.
• Collaborate across programs to strengthen alignment between sexual assault coalition work, public policy, prevention, systems advocacy, and organizational priorities.
• Participate in domestic violence, sexual assault, multicultural, anti-oppression, and equity-focused activities and trainings.
• Perform all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with WSCADVSA's mission, values, and Principles of Unity.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including support for the Annual Conference, events, and other organizational activities.

Required Qualifications:
1. Minimum 3 years of experience and proven skills in sexual assault or domestic violence program leadership in executive and/or senior program management.
2. 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; and history and trends in the field.
3. Must reside in the State of Washington.
4. Ability to travel regularly to meet with member programs and attend meetings.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.
For All Staff, we want to see:
• Commitment to advancing WSCADVSA’s mission and Theory of Change, including undoing racism and other forms of oppression that support violence.
• Understanding of racial, economic, and gender justice issues or commitment to learning.
• Ability to foresee, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a professional, positive manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively, build trust and working relationships, and be flexible with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to balance working independently and on a team, and to contribute positively to an interactive, high-productivity environment.
• Learning mindset and ability to adapt to changes in duties, processes, and technology at an evolving nonprofit and in the movement to end violence.

Location: Work from home or Seattle office, with regular travel.

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:
1) Cover letter
2) 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.