Safe Homes/CYEM-Related Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day CYEM activities and tasks under the direction of the CYEM Program Manager;
• Work collaboratively with off-site consultants and grant partners to assist management staff in carrying out grant-funded program deliverables;
• Lead logistical support for in-person training and technical assistance events ranging in size from 10-200 participants, which includes but it is not limited to: creating and monitoring event planning timelines and event registration, coordinating lodging for participants, creating accessible meeting environments, determining and securing audio/visual and meeting space needs, communicating logistical information to participants, obtaining event materials from all speakers for funder approval, and compiling and analyzing meeting evaluation information;
• Lead logistical support and hosting of CYEM webinars;
• Assist in coordinating specific CYEM events with agency-wide calendar;
• Write and edit for professional audiences, including content for mass mailings, emails, website, social media, training materials and official meetings;
• Monitor, respond and triage correspondence sent to the CYEM general email account.
• Use and apply knowledge about domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking, children/youth exposed to and experiencing violence, and anti-oppression work to training, technical assistance, and data collection;
• Ensure high level of responsiveness to training and technical assistance clients;
• Ensure high level of attention to detail and completing tasks on time in all planning and logistical work as well as products and external communications;
• Represent ALSO and CYEM team at trainings, conferences, and meetings as needed;
• Coordinate the data collection for and preparation of bi-annual CYEM grant progress reports to be submitted to the federal funding agency;
• Submit grant adjustment notices for approval using the funder’s grants management system;
• Support the tracking of event expenses and the preparation of Conference Request Forms and Final Reports in connection to funder approval of in-person events; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Safe Streets-Related Responsibilities

• Safe Homes/Safe Streets Cross Training Support:
  • Work collaboratively with the Safe Streets leadership to ensure that domestic violence and sexual assault red flags are being properly identified and captured within the Safe Streets programming.
  • Work collaboratively with the Safe Streets team to share research and knowledge regarding domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Assist CYEM Program Manager in integrating direct service promising practices into training and technical assistance for organizations and governments nationwide.
• External Training Support: attend and present at external trainings on behalf of ALSO and the CYEM program;
• Assist with “red flag relationships” data collection, which looks at the intersection of street/community violence and intimate-partner violence;
• Assist with updating ALSO’s report on “Why Relationships Matter to In-Risk Men”;
• Work in coordination with ALSO management team and markets ALSO engages locally and nationally as it relates to domestic and dating violence, sexual assault (including sex trafficking) and stalking; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of college coursework or related training, or equivalent work experience in the field or a related one.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and similar Google apps as well as comfort with learning and applying new programs and applications.
• Experience providing customer service, meeting coordination, technical assistance or programmatic or administrative support to internal or external entities.
• Experience in event planning.
• Familiarity with and interest in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, talking, and/or violence prevention and intervention subject matter.
• Familiarity with and interest in street/community violence, social justice, and restorative justice subject matter and issues.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in or with U.S. administrative agencies, non-profit organizations, or the travel and hospitality industries.
• Experience in social justice, violence prevention or intervention, or anti-oppression projects.
• Experience with working on issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and community violence.
• Experience with youth-led or youth-centered programming and initiatives.
• Data collection and evaluation work experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with Adobe Connect, InDesign, and WordPress. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual in this position should possess the following:

• Attention to detail;
• Strong computer technology skills, in particular spreadsheets and word-processing software/online tools;
• Skills and experience providing thoughtful and expedient responses to requests for information and assistance;
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks according to workload, timelines and other factors; and meet deadlines;
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and problem solving skills;
• Comfort with working in groups and independently, as well as working with diverse staff, consultants, partners, and constituents; and
• Excellent listening, critical thinking, and communication skills, including writing correspondence and public speaking.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Work requires some physical activity - walking over uneven terrain in all seasons, carrying and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and local and national travel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach. 
• Work Environment: Fast-paced office environment. Work is performed primarily indoors. Work environment noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
• Equipment: General office equipment.
• Schedule: Work requires periodic extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a current resume and cover letter (in the body of an email or a separate document) that identifies the position for which they are applying, their interest in it, and why they believe they are a good fit to Antonella Santostefano at asantostefano@also-chicago.org by close of business (central) December, 22nd, 2019. 

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees of the Alliance of Local Service Organizations are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service, marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability including HIV/AIDS status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.