Job Opening - Welcome Back Center Coordinator

Organization: Edmond Community College
Position: Welcome Back Center Coordinator - HECO
(Healthcare Education-to-Careers Opportunities)
Opens: February 25, 2011
Closes: Open until filled; first consideration date is March 24, 2011
Position Available: As soon as mutually agreeable
Note: This is a grant-funded, .75 exempt position that reports to the HECO Project Director.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The federal Healthcare Education-to-Careers Opportunities grant project (HECO) creates opportunities for the American workforce to train for high demand occupations in healthcare with the help of our nationwide community college system. The grant will provide services to unemployed and dislocated workers, among others. Edmonds Community College (EdCC) is a partner in a consortium which also includes the community colleges of Shoreline, Cascadia and Everett (the HECO grantee). Working closely with other consortium partners and college programs, the Welcome Back Center provides interntionally trained health care professionals with resources and support services to assist them in entering healthcare employment in the US.

The Coordinator will be responsible for overall development and oversight of the Welcome Back Center including ESL instructional components; building networks and strategic alliances with community-based organizations, public health clinics, hospitals, and HMOs; marketing the Center, recruiting potential clients, and coordinating and managing the center’s educational programs. This position will assume the following responsibilities:
• Coordinate program assessment, curriculum development and organizational implementation of the Welcome Back Center; coordinate all administrative aspects related to project management and activities involving the consortium partners such as the delivery model for the program; coordinate and communicate with appropriate college departments and programs, and work with local and national Welcome Back Centers.
• Provide case management for particpants to include: initial assessment of foreign credentials and education in healthcare; assessment of participant professional goals and individual barriers to achieving those goals and development of strong educational pathways to support participant goals and direction; and maintain files on them.
• Develop both internal and external marketing strategies to identify and recruit participants; develop and implement outreach programs and presentations to community-based organizations and healthcare facilities.
• Manage Welcome Back Center budget; oversee data collection of credentialing, licensing and testing; and work collaboratively with project coordinators and directors across grant project.
• Identify common key barriers affecting foreign trained health care professionals such as limited English proficiency and licensing and coordinate with the Allied Health, Nursing and ESL instructional departments to develop curriculum, workshops and courses to address them. Arrange for team to complete national Welcome Back Center training.
• Participate in grant-required and monthly meetings; attend and organize appropriate training opportunities.
• Research and promote additonal grant opportunities to support Welcome Back Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in ESL or health care education, healthcare administration or clinical fields.
• Four years of strong organizational leadership and administrative experience working with diverse individuals in an educational training setting, and all levels of professional staff, faculty, administration and external agencies.
• Two years interacting directly with adult immigrants, refugees, and / or international students in a case management, advising and /or instructional capacity.
• Commitment to cultural diversity in college curricula, activities, student body, faculty and staff.
• Experience using a computer, and working familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, database programs and e-mail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated creative problem solving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in ESL and/or health care education, healthcare administration or clinical fields.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of health professions, community health and public health institutions.
• Experience managing new program development including planning and budget oversight related to healthcare careers and education, particularly in the higher education setting.
• Experience developing collaborations with industry partners and other stakeholders.
• Experience teaching higher levels of English as a Second Language, Academic English, Test Prep, Job Search and Job Readiness Skills.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an office setting. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station and operate standard office equipment such as a computer requiring repetitive arm-hand movements is essential. The position requires traveling to off-campus locations using personal transportation. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,500 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,500 international students who come here from as many as 79 countries. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

COMPENSATION:
The salary range, $31,950 per year for .75, is based on the current administrative/exempt salary schedule. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance and a retirement plan. Funding is on a year-by-year basis for the next five years.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE:
All applicants are required to complete and return the following documents. Application packets received by March 24, 2011 will receive first consideration.
1. Edmonds Community College job application form.
2. Supplemental application (please follow directions on form).
3. Current resume.
4. Two current letters of recommendation.
5. Names and contact information for three additional references not listed in your other application materials.

Candidates are urged to submit their application packets by or before the first consideration date. Consideration after that date is dependent on the applicant pool and is not guaranteed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid April.

Application materials can be accessed from the college web page at www.edcc.edu. Be sure to print the college application form, the supplemental application, the reference check consent and demographic data forms.

To pick up an application in person, come to the Human Resources Office, located in the North Campus Complex, Clearview Building (first floor), 7030 - 196th SW, Lynnwood. Office hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.

To have an application mailed to you, please send a written request specifying the position desired to the address below or send an email to jobs@edcc.edu. Requests must be received at least three days prior to the first consideration date; applications will not be mailed after that time.

U.S. Mail:                                                         
Human Resources Office                                     
Edmonds Community College                              
20000 68^th Avenue West                                      
Lynnwood

 

Drop off in person (9am – 4pm)
Edmonds C.C. North Campus Complex
Human Resources Office, Clearview Bldg.
7030 196^th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA

Applications may be faxed to meet the deadline, (425) 640-1359, with the original then placed in the mail to the college address listed above. We are not prepared to receive emailed materials at this time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call (425) 640-1470 or email jobs@.edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Job Opening - Girls Leadership Programs Director

YMCA of Greater Seattle Employment Opportunity

Passages Northwest is dedicated to inspiring courage and leadership in diverse groups of adolescent girls through the exploration of the arts, sciences, and natural environment. We offer afterschool and wilderness-based adventure programs during which we explore themes of positive relationship building, self-awareness, communication, awareness of the world around us, and multicultural leadership. Our vision is to promote a world that values all girls equally, offers them opportunities to change their lives and communities for the better, and supports them in realizing their dreams.

Hours: 40 hours per week / exempt
Reports to: Leadership and Service Programs Executive
Salary: DOE (Range $34,651- $51,977) with medical benefits

GENERAL FUNCTION
Develops and directs Passages Northwest programs which are wilderness-based experiential education activities for adolescent girls. Provides exceptional wilderness risk management oversight, hires, trains, and supervises all program staff and volunteers. Serves the mission and vision of Passages Northwest and YMCA Girls Leadership programs.

Required Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a field instructor in wilderness-based programs, with a background in backpacking and rock climbing
• Significant experience (3+ yrs.) hiring, training and managing staff and volunteers in an experiential setting
• Experience developing and overseeing risk management of wilderness-based programs
• Experience developing experiential curriculum and working as an educator with women and girls
• Experience working with economically and culturally diverse groups of students
• Experience managing course logistics for extended wilderness expeditions including food purchasing, gear maintenance/purchasing, permit attainment, and vehicle maintenance
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Wilderness First Responder certification
• Solid communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with staff and volunteers one-on-one and to present at public speaking opportunities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and with vision, and to formulate and execute plans efficiently and effectively
• Passion for and deep commitment to our mission of developing courage and leadership in women and girls
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Master’s degree in Education, Women’s Studies or other relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest backpacking and climbing areas, a plus

Primary Responsibilities:
Program Management and Direction (approx. 30%)
• Oversee all wilderness programs and Youth Advisory Board
• Attend course starts, graduations, and events, review course reports, and debrief courses with Course Directors/Instructors/Facilitators to ensure program quality and support staff development
• Collaborate in the design of Girls Leadership program calendar
• Design custom courses and partnerships in collaboration with Outreach and Admissions Director
• Oversee curriculum development for Youth Advisory Board, Girls Wilderness and Custom Courses
• Ensure program quality by participating in assessment and evaluation
• Occasionally serve as Rock Specialist, Instructor, Course Director, Facilitator, or Trainer, as needed
• Supervise all field activities, including evacuations and participant removals
• Communicate with participants, parents, staff, and volunteers, as needed, to ensure program quality

Field Staff Management (approx. 25%)
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor all field staff. Ensure new hire paperwork is completed within timelines and according to YMCA protocol.
• Ensure adequate adult to participant ratios to support overall success of employees and participants
• Design and deliver staff trainings, including rock climbing, backpacking, and multicultural education
• Manage field staff support and compensation, including instructor pay scale, benefits, and schedules

Logistics (approx. 10%)
• Mange all course areas including permitting, reconnaissance, and itinerary design
• Oversee logistics systems to ensure the following:
- Organized, clean, and efficient gear storage and check-out/in systems
- Equipment remains available, clean, functioning, and high quality throughout the season
- Food systems (purchasing, menu planning, packing and prep) exceed industry standards
- Competent logistics staff facilitate effective and efficient course starts and ends
- Vehicles and drivers are trained, certified, scheduled and available for all programs
• Collaborate with BOLD Program Director to align logistics systems

Risk Management (approx.10%)
• Serve as staff lead and co-chair (with a volunteer) the Risk Management Committee
• Manage all incident reporting and review, safety reviews, emergency scenarios, and policy-writing
• Act as Incident Commander in an emergency
• Ensure all programs have sufficient emergency support through on-call systems and notification sequences
• Collaborate with BOLD Program Director to align risk management systems and share on-call duty

Financial Development and Budget Management (approx. 15%)
• Develop annual program budget and track all expenses and income to ensure budget balances
• Maintain pricing projection models for custom courses and partnerships in Excel
• Build relationships with outdoor industry contacts and companies for in-kind or corporate sponsorship
• Collaborate in grant-writing and reporting for all Girls Leadership Programs
• Nurture and maintain relationships with key individual donors
• Participate in annual Partners With Youth Campaign

Supports Girls Leadership operations (approx. 10%)
• Work closely with Outreach and Admissions Director and Girls Rock!/PCAL Program Director to ensure success
• Initiate continued development of cutting edge, innovative, and research-based curriculum for girls
• Support targeted marketing for specific courses
• Collaborate with all staff to align fundraising, recruitment, marketing, and admissions with programs
• Other duties as assigned

Interested parties please send resume and Cover Letter by March 11th to
Dawne Wentworth at dwentworth@seattleymca.org
or 909 4th Avenue, Seattle WA 98104

Renewal Retreat

From Lorry Kaye, M.A. Psychology ‘94:

Renewal Retreat March 11-13th, 2011

Treat yourself and get away for a relaxing and renewing weekend at one of the most beautiful places on earth. The views and surround wildlife create a perfect setting for spiritual connection. While at the retreat your spirit, mind and body will be nutured. All meals and beverages will be healthy and organic. For registration and information go to: BodySpiritHealthwise.com or Rivervalleyretreats.com

A Teacher’s Worshop - “Iraqi Refugees in Our Schools”

From Bonnie Lathram, M.A. Education, ‘06:

Arab American Community Coalition Presents A Teachers’ Workshop “Iraqi Refugees in Our Schools”

“Iraqi Refugees in Our Schools” is a teachers’ workshop designed to assist teachers in their work with Iraqi refugee children in their classrooms. Learning about the underlying forces that affect children’s behaviors (history, family, culture, experiencing war, violence and displacement) as well as factors associated with bicultural education will provide teachers with a foundation of understanding. From that background teachers will develop new strategies and learn new skills for working with their Iraqi refugee children.

The workshop is developed primarily for teachers of all ages of children and of all subjects; however, any interested person who works with children is welcome.

Instructors: Experts with first-hand knowledge, understanding and experience in the Arab world, Iraq and teaching children and adults.

When: March 26, 2011 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Place: Bloedel Hall, St. Mark’s Cathedral
1245 10th Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Fee: $20 includes: lunch, beverage breaks, educational materials, and clock/credit hours (if requested).
Payment by check only. Make check payable to: AACC/Workshop. Submit check and Registration no later than March 15, 2011.

Registration: Download registration form at: www.teachersworkshop.org
For further information call: (800) 451-8097 (206) 545-1735

Send registration and payment by March 15, 2011 to:
Arab American Community Coalition
3806 Whitman Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103

Space is limited so register today.

Workshop presented by the Arab American Community Coalition (AACC) in cooperation with the following sponsors:
Arab Center of Washington, Disaster Training International and Middle East Focus Ministry of St. Mark’s Cathedral

Looking For Treadmill or Elliptical Cross Trainer

An Antioch alumna of the Center for Creative Change is looking for a free quality treadmill or elliptical cross trainer.  Do you have one that you’re not using?  Now is your opportunity to free up some space.  Please email: blythe.horman@gmail.com.  Thank you!

Sustainable Seattle Workshop on Green House Gas

Gary Lichtenstein, M.A. Environment and Community ‘05 is offering a Sustainable Seattle workshop on Green House Gas. Here’s the link:
http://sustainableseattle.org/training/214-the-carbon-landscape-and-the-basics-of-ghg-accounting.

Job Opening - Project Support

ORGANIZATION: National Indian Child Welfare Association
SALARY RANGE: Level I ($27,000 to $30,000)
CLASSIFICATION: Administrative, regular, full time, non-exempt
SUPERVISOR: Support Team Leader
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
AVAILABLE: Immediately

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The project support staff for the National Indian Child Welfare Association is responsible for handling administrative and logistical details of NICWA’s work activities. The following specific responsibilities must be carried out:

- Ensures that all assigned administrative work is completed in an accurate, professional and timely manner
- Ensures that correspondence, announcements, publications, proceedings records, personnel, and facilities involved with the provision of all activities related to technical assistance, research, government affairs and advocacy, training, and consultation originating with requests from NICWA staff, outside agencies, and existing contract activities are prepared and planned in a professional and timely manner

DUTIES:

1. Types and finalizes rough drafts making accurate spelling, grammatical and formatting corrections within the required timeframe on a variety of documents, such as letters, memorandums, reports, proposals, testimony, spreadsheets, handouts, etc.
2. Composes letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other business documents as well as assists in the design and layout of brochures and flyers in a timely and professional manner
3. Processes recommendations from project lead staff on the provision of technical assistance, research, government affairs and advocacy, training and consultation on a variety of contracts and projects and maintains documentation of event planning
4. Makes the arrangements for the recommended consultant(s) and contractors who will provide the technical assistance, consultation, training or other activity, such as public policy contact, confirmation of negotiated fee, discussion of travel details and follows up with necessary documents to confirm the consultant(s) participation
5. Makes travel arrangements for consultants, presenters, grantee staff, NICWA staff or others, such as constituents, ensuring to the best of his/her ability that the traveler encounters little or no problem in getting to and from the assignment and that transportation fares and other travel costs are purchased to the best advantage of NICWA
6. Works with project managers on facility specifications, such as meeting rooms, banquet and/or catering services, and lodging, including negotiation of hotel/facility and other supplier agreements to the best advantage of NICWA
7. Generates materials, such as name badges, handouts and/or manuals and other required supplies, ensuring they are shipped to the site ahead of time and available for use when needed
8. Enters and updates various project data into the Access database system, ensuring accurate and timely entries
9. Assists in event and other evaluation activities by collecting evaluation forms, ensuring data is entered into the database and accurately summarized in a timely manner
10. Provides routine updates on current workload and other activity to the immediate supervisor as well as giving progress reports on assigned projects to the NICWA staff whom they support
11. Performs general administrative and secretarial functions, such as word processing, disseminating materials, setting up conference calls, broadcast faxing and/or emailing, photocopying, filing, and scanning with accuracy and in a professional and timely manner and provides backup support for other support staff
12. Other duties as assigned, including participation on various internal teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires the following qualifications to perform the above duties and carry out the above responsibilities:

1. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management, business skills and/or secretarial services, human resources management, or social services, or equivalent specialized experience
2. Has strong working knowledge of Indian culture, Indian Country, tribal social service systems and tribal government structure
3. Has demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines
4. Has demonstrated the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in an effective and timely manner
5. Has ability to work in a team environment, both in leadership and peer relationships
6. Has demonstrated strong proofreading and editing skills with excellent grammatical skills
7. Can capably operate a variety of office equipment, such as a computer, laptop computer, photocopier, scanner, printer, postage meter, etc.
8. Can capably use Microsoft Word or other word processing program and has ability to be trained to capably use other software programs, such as PageMaker and Access
9. Has ability to move 25-30 lb. items
10. Has ability to travel approximately 10%-20% of the work year

E-mail resume, cover letter, and references to cfarmer@nicwa.org; mail to Carmen Farmer, NICWA, 5100 SW Macadam, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97239; or fax to (503) 222-4007 by March 11, 2011.

Alumna Has Office To Share

My office is in Ravenna/Greenlake area (1.5 blocks from the lake) and is available to share on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS and evenings. Quiet. Private waiting room and 2 large windows in office. Elevator.

Contact me @ 206 545-8502. I’d be happy to talk with you! or respond to your email.

Mim Collins, M.A. Psychology ‘82

Job Opening - Bilingual Community Advocate

Organization: Eastside Domestic Violence Program
Position: Bilingual Community Advocate
Reports To: Advocacy Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Starts at $16.00 per hour; Benefits included
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt, N4 Responsibility Level
Start Date: ASAP

Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP)’s Vision
Domestic violence is a human rights issue. EDVP envisions a world in which every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression and with the opportunity to thrive.
EDVP’s Mission is to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. To achieve this we will work with the community to:
• PROVIDE services in East and North King County to people, primarily women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse;
• PREVENT domestic violence through advocacy, education and support.

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM:
Eastside Domestic Violence Program’s Community Advocacy Program provides advocacy-based counseling and education for victims, coordination with the criminal justice system and other services. Weekly support groups for women in the community are facilitated by EDVP’s domestic violence advocates. The Community Advocacy Program provides education for health care professionals, businesses, the criminal justice system, schools, religious communities, social service providers and civic groups.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
To support, educate and advocate for victims of domestic violence through crisis intervention and advocacy. Provide outreach and education to the community. Coordinate with other service providers and the criminal justice system. Some evening hours required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
• Perform crisis intervention, telephone advocacy and referrals.
• Assess survivors’ situations, ongoing development of safety plans through one on one advocacy based counseling and crisis line services.
• Assist survivors in navigating civil and criminal legal systems and social services.
• Make referrals to, and facilitate at least one support group for survivors of domestic violence.
• Discuss dynamics of domestic violence with survivors and community.
• Educate systems and the community about domestic violence.
• Conduct outreach to special populations.
• Provide trainings to the community on Domestic Violence, and other relevant trainings.
• Participate in DV awareness month activities.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of Advocacy-based training and 20 hours of on-going training yearly.
• Develop on-going relationships with referral services, police, hospitals, CPS, Family Court, court personnel, Probation and Legal Advocates.
• Promote interaction with volunteers and participate in volunteer training.
• Participate in community coordination meetings.
• Participate in agency and group staff meetings, including direct service discussions.
• Participate in system data collection.
• Conduct EDVP Outcome Surveys.
• Complete necessary paper work and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
I. Requirements
• Ability to write, read and speak fluently in English and any of the following languages; Russian, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish. Other language pairs may be considered depending on qualifications.
• B.A. in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention or domestic violence, advocacy and safety planning.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of human service delivery systems and systems advocacy.
• Knowledge of the connection between domestic violence and oppression.
• Experience, ability and willingness to work as a team with diversified staff, volunteers and constituents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team to deliver services.
• Updated CPR, First Aid Certification required.
• HIV/AIDS certification required.
• Dependable transportation and valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Pass background check.

II. EDVP’s Values:
EDVP’s employees are made of people who believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal responsibility for bringing success to the agency. EDVP’s team spirit is, at its core, made up these values:

• Leadership: EDVP is a leader in the domestic violence movement, using experienced and cutting-edge approaches that transform lives and foster future leaders.
• Respect and Dignity: EDVP believes that every person, whether it’s the survivors we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves respect and has inherent dignity.
• Justice: EDVP is part of and connected to a larger movement to end all types of oppression and violence.
• Empowerment: EDVP provides access to options and opportunities for survivors, AND we believe that survivors have the inherent ability to thrive and are capable of making their own decisions.
• Equality: Everyone deserves to be safe from domestic violence, regardless of their background and access to resources.
• Passion & Commitment: We are deeply committed to ending domestic violence and approach our efforts with passion.
• Professionalism: Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled in the domestic violence arena, value each other, create a supportive work environment, and conduct themselves professionally at all times.
• Education: We believe that education is one of the best tools we have to prevent domestic violence from occurring today and in the future.

TO APPLY:
• Call EDVP job line at (425) 562-8840, ext. 402, to request an application packet or visit www.edvp.org to download an application packet and background history check form.
• Please return your cover letter, resume, completed agency application form and background history check form to:

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008-0398
FAX: (425) 649-0752

• If all four application parts are not turned in, application will not be considered.
• Applications will be open until the position is filled.

EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE VALUE DIVERSITY ON OUR STAFF. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PERSONS OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Job Opening - Executive Assistant

Organization: Eastside Domestic Violence Program
Reports To: Executive Director
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week; Plus flexibility to cover occasional evening or weekend meetings as needed
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt, N4 Responsibility Level
Salary Range: Range starts at $31,000 DOE; Benefits included

Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP)’s Vision
Domestic violence is a human rights issue. EDVP envisions a world in which every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression and with the opportunity to thrive.
EDVP’s Mission is to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. To achieve this we will work with the community to:
• PROVIDE services in East and North King County to people, primarily women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse;
• PREVENT domestic violence through advocacy, education and support.

OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATION:
The agency’s annual budget is approximately $2.8 million and there are 29 full-time equivalent staff members and 7 part-time equivalent staff members.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director this position provides administrative and secretarial support for the Executive Director. In addition to typing, filing, scheduling, performs duties such as record keeping, coordination of meetings and conferences, office coordination and working on special projects. Also, answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload, recommends changes in office practices or procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Schedules and organizes complex activities such as meetings, conferences and department activities for all members of the department.
• Performs desktop publishing. Creating and developing visual presentations for the Executive Director.
• Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the Executive Director and the department. Retrieves information from files when needed.
• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information.
• Opens, Sorts and distributes mail. Drafts written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary. Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
• Answers phones and doors as needed. Takes messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions.
• Act as a liaison with other agency departments and outside agencies including high-level staff such as CEO’s, CFO’s and Senior Staff. Handles confidential and non-routine information and explains policies when necessary.
• Works independently or within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Acts as project manager for special projects, at the request of the Executive Director.
• Types and designs general correspondences, memos, charts tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Assist the Executive Director in the management of her/his schedule.
• Handles confidential and non-routine information.
• Initiates completion of regularly recurring reports and standard form letters; maintains accumulative records, making periodic audits as necessary; maintains follow-up system or reports requiring action on a periodic basis; sets up and maintains records management system.
• Acts as a liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates office operations, processes forms, purchase orders, agency calendars and Board packets.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
I. Requirements:
• Work requires an extensive knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language.
• Must have knowledge of secretarial, office administrative procedures, and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment, at a level generally acquired through 2+ years related experience.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software such as: Windows, Microsoft Office 2003 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Page Maker and /or Microsoft Publisher; knowledge of donor data base system a plus, but training will be provided if necessary.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Valid Washington State drivers license, insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Sensitivity to the needs of agency clients and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to agency’s mission, philosophy and goals.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Pass background check.

II. Agency Values:
EDVP’s employees are made of people who believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal responsibility for bringing success to the agency. EDVP’s team spirit is, at its core, made up these values:

- Leadership: EDVP is a leader in the domestic violence movement, using experienced and cutting-edge approaches that transform lives and foster future leaders.
- Respect and Dignity: EDVP believes that every person, whether it’s the survivors we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves respect and has inherent dignity.
- justice: EDVP is part of and connected to a larger movement to end all types of oppression and violence.
- Empowerment: EDVP provides access to options and opportunities for survivors, AND we believe that survivors have the inherent ability to thrive and are capable of making their own decisions.
- Equality: Everyone deserves to be safe from domestic violence, regardless of their background and access to resources.
- Passion & Commitment: We are deeply committed to ending domestic violence and approach our efforts with passion.
- Professionalism: Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled in the domestic violence arena, value each other, create a supportive work environment, and conduct themselves professionally at all times.
- Education: We believe that education is one of the best tools we have to prevent domestic violence from occurring today and in the future.

TO APPLY:
• Call EDVP job line at (425) 562-8840, ext. 402, to request an application packet or visit www.edvp.org to download an application packet and background history check form.
• Please return your cover letter, resume, completed agency application form and background history check form to:

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008-0398
FAX: (425) 649-0752

• If all four application parts are not turned in, application will not be considered.
• Applications will be open until the position is filled.

EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE VALUE DIVERSITY ON OUR STAFF. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PERSONS OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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