College Campus Organizer (Full-Time)
Reports to: Manager, Community Education and Outreach
Womankind uses the multidimensionality of our Asian heritage to work alongside survivors of gender-based violence as they build a path to healing. Through our programs, we offer access to a safe place to live, counseling, legal assistance, wellness activities, and so much more. Womankind is an expert in serving Asian communities, yet our services are valuable and available to all. Whether in our services or in our increasing advocacy and policy work, Womankind first centers the survivor by uplifting them to control their own lives and narratives. In addition to promoting healing and safety through service provision, Womankind promotes gender justice through research, coalition building, policy analysis, and community education and mobilization.
College Campus Coordinator will work within the Community Education and Outreach program. Womankind believes that conducting gender-based violence prevention work for college-aged young adults is vital to creating safer communities. It has become increasingly evident that college campuses face unique challenges when it comes to addressing gender-based violence as college-aged people experience increased risks of sexual violence and dating violence. Womankind believes that it is imperative to strengthen and expand the work already being done on and off college campuses with youth ages 18-24. We strive to utilize community education and outreach to mobilize college-aged young adults in their efforts to address gender-based violence. By building relationships with students, student leaders, faculty, staff on campuses and young adults off campuses, we are able to build a network of resources for survivors and their loved ones as well as foster reflection, accountability, and healing.
College Campus Coordinator is expected to build and strengthen both formal and informal relationships on college campuses within New York City, especially those with significant Asian student populations. This role requires someone who recognizes the importance of conducting gender-based violence prevention work and educational outreach to young adults beyond college campus spaces. Much of this work will be done through recurrent needs assessments on and off campuses, developing partnerships and collaborations, and engaging in outreach events. The College Campus Coordinator will attend community education and outreach events, develop and facilitate presentations/trainings, support/co-facilitate group work and conduct related research to expand preventative gender-based violence work at higher education institutions.
Essential Functions:
Primary Responsibilities (55%)
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with staff and/or student groups on college campuses across the five boroughs with a particular emphasis on marginalized students (i.e., international and LGTBQIA student groups) with the aim of supporting all survivors of gender-based violence
- Develop annual plans with college campus partners and think creatively and strategically about the outreach and community education needs of its college campus partners and Womankind. For example, conducting needs assessments and sending partners up to date offerings (I.e.: recurring office hours, awareness month events/campaigns, holistic wellness, workshops, etc.) every semester and working on MOU development.
- Respond to and engage in outreach and community education requests targeting young adult population (i.e., co-develop/attend campus events and initiatives with student groups, etc.)
- Facilitate presentations and trainings on gender-based violence subjects (i.e., Healthy Relationships, Upstander Interventions, Cultural Humility, etc.) and support wellness groups targeting young adult population
- Work with program manager to tweak training curriculum used for community education using a variety of relevant and current educational methods to address different learning styles with an emphasis on subjects and themes relating to college campus work and corresponding population groups
Administrative Responsibilities (30%)
- Maintain timely attendance records and outreach notes within the Client Database
- Collaborate with Manager to generate program progress reports
- Work with Manager to engage in periodic assessment of impact of program and adjust services accordingly
- Stay up-to-date with city-wide, state-wide, and national trends (particularly Title IX discussions and policy changes) and share updates with Client Services team regarding young adult population needs and college campus needs
Organizational Responsibilities (15%)
- Attend staff meetings and training events
- Represent Womankind to participate in relevant meetings and possible community gatherings
- Represent Womankind at related events on P2H program and gender-based violence
- Work in partnership with program team to build collaborative work environment
Qualifications:
- Deep commitment to Womankind’s mission and determination to grow the organization to be best in class
- 1- 3 years of experience with anti-violence work, student groups, and/or client advocacy
- Deep understanding of gender-based violence and/or have lived or professional experience with community outreach and/or organizing work
- Creative thinker; self-starter personality
- Highly organized, ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high level results
- Ability to exhibit personal responsibility and commitment to work; follow-through and accountability
- Ability to problem solve and exhibit a positive attitude while dealing with challenges
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple staff members on a variety of tasks
- Cultural humility and openness in approach to the work
- Proficient computer skills, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
- Willing to travel all over the NYC area
- Fluency in an Asian language is a plus
Compensation Package:
Womankind offers a competitive and outstanding compensation package. Salary will be commensurate with experience, skill set, education, and other criteria. Annual salary range for this position is between $48,000.00 and $52,000.00. Top benefits include health/dental/vision/FSA plans, generous paid time off, holidays, 403(B) retirement plan, commuter transit program, and much more.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to careers@iamwk.org. Please include your name and position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Womankind is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
