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The Anti-Violence Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, transgender and gender non-conforming people, survivors of violence, people with disabilities and individuals of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply. The Anti-Violence Project does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, or citizen, marital, veteran, or HIV status. AVP’s offices are ADA compliant.

Mission: The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is dedicated to eliminating hate violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) communities through counseling, advocacy, organizing, and public education.

About AVP: AVP is a victim services, public advocacy and community organization agency primarily serving the LGBTQH communities of NYC. Founded in 1980, AVP addresses the pervasive problems of violence committed within and against LGBTQH communities including domestic violence, sexual assault, hate violence, HIV-related violence and police misconduct. AVP provides direct client services as well as community education and public advocacy.

JOB OPENINGS

1. Deputy Director, in charge of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA)

2. Data Collection & Analysis Consultant

Descriptions below:

1. Deputy Director, in charge of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA)

Title: Deputy Director, in charge of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA)
Department: Community Organizing and Public Advocacy
Reports to: Executive Director

The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is seeking a Deputy Director, in charge of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA). AVP is dedicated to eliminating hate violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities through counseling, advocacy, organizing, and public education.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Manage all aspects of AVP’s Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department. Responsible for designing and implementing national, state and local movement-building strategies, collaborations and coalition work. In charge of program compliance, development and evaluation. Develop agency policies and protocols in cooperation with Executive Director and Senior Management Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
Oversee all administrative aspects of AVP’s Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department.

• Maintain and evaluate department policies and protocols and internal department structures.
• Manage all program grants.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial reporting for the COPA department.
• Serve as a Senior Manager on the AVP Management Team.
• Work collaboratively with other Senior Managers to ensure inter-departmental communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Assist with and attend AVP signature events.

Supervisory and Management
Supervise Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department staff in all department functions.

• Directly supervise and evaluate COPA Coordinators.
• Provide back-up support and supervision, as needed, to all COPA staff reporting to COPA Coordinators.
• Ensure that all department paperwork is accurately completed.
• Develop and implement skills building and job development opportunities for staff.
• Attend in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate/indicated.
  

Program Development
Ensure the design, development, and implementation of innovative approaches to community organizing and public advocacy, and sustain effective programming.

• Develop innovative and relevant community organizing and public advocacy programming.
• Follow and analyze local, statewide, and national policies and trends that impact AVP’s public advocacy and client services.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting of all program related activity in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Develop and manage mission-related training and research.
• Evaluate program efficiency, outcomes and impact.
• Work across departments to coordinate responses to interpersonal and institutional violence in ways that supports affected individuals and LGBTQ communities at large.
• In collaboration with the COPA Coordinators, develop and evaluate the COPA program and initiatives.
• Participate in community committees and working groups/task forces related to AVP’s mission.
• Lead the strategic visioning for the COPA department and development of annual plans.
• Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.
• Undertake related duties as assigned
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five years supervisory experience including performance management and evaluation.
• Demonstrated professional experience with and commitment to the LGBTQ and HIV affected communities.
• Proven commitment to violence prevention and community mobilization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary staff.
• Project management experience, including familiarity with evidenced-based practice, including quantitative and qualitative   analysis experience.
• Solid working knowledge of local, state, and federal government agencies and policies as they relate to AVP’s mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression and social justice frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
• Experience in training, media presentations and curriculum development.
• Excellent computer skills, database experience and writing skills.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and competing needs.

PREFERRED QUALITIES AND SKILLS
Experience in visioning and strategic planning, program implementation and evaluation. Fluency in Spanish. Strong research and writing skills. Comfortable speaking in public and with the media. Proven ability to maintain excellent professional boundaries.
The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, transgender and gender non-conforming people, survivors of violence, people with disabilities and individuals of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply. The Anti-Violence Project does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical ability or citizen, marital, veteran, or HIV status. AVP’s offices are ADA compliant.

How to apply:
Mail, fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to: New York City Anti Violence Project, 240 West 35th St., Suite 200, New York, NY 10001, Fax: 212-714-2627, E-mail: sstapel@avp.org (Note Deputy Director, in Charge of COPA Search in the subject line), or visit: www.avp.org.

2. Employment Opportunity: Data Collection & Analysis Consultant (click here for full RFP)