Director of Advocacy – KCSDV, Topeka – April 2025
Director of Advocacy
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Position: Director of Advocacy
Responsible To: Associate Director of Programs
Primary Responsibility: Supervise staff and projects related to domestic and sexual violence advocacy and service provision; provide best practice information and training to advocates and allies; participate in state and national committees regarding primary prevention, stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Specific Duties:
- Supervise and direct the Advocacy Division, which includes but is not limited to projects at this time related to advocacy, accreditation, child and youth, prevention, and health.
- Serve on the Division Directors management team.
- Provide technical assistance to coalition members and others on issues related to stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
- Provide training on stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence advocacy and response, as needed.
- Supervise and complete project-related grant reports and deliverables; ensure project related materials are submitted in a timely manner, as required; ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- In collaboration with other directors, develop and write grants related to project areas covered by this position.
- Stay current on best practices, research and literature, and effective and appropriate responses to sexual and domestic violence.
- Assist in writing, editing, and distributing materials specific to sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Co-coordinate the Accreditation Committee along with Accreditation Coordinator to assure a competent and involved site and review team.
- Serve as subject matter expert and representative to organizations and committees working on primary prevention, stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence related issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Employment Status: Full-time (36 hours/week), exempt.
Salary: $65,000. Additional compensation provided to bi-lingual/Spanish speaking candidates. We know the practice of salary negotiation can contribute to pay inequities; this starting salary is non-negotiable. Our compensation structure—as well as our approach to future compensation adjustments—is transparent to all employees.
Benefits: Health, dental, life, and long- and short-term disability insurance, longevity leave, flexible health leave, paid family and medical leave, Section 125 mini-flex plan, and 401K plan contribution.
Location: This position offers a collegial working environment in our offices in downtown Topeka, KS. with a hybrid in-person/remote work schedule. Remote work is set for most staff as Mondays and Fridays, with weekly office hours as 8:30am5:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:30am-12:30pm (Fridays).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed: Ability to assist direct service providers with best practices regarding stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence response. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple staff and projects at one time, work independently and with a team, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Demonstrated commitment to KCSDV’s mission and philosophy, including social justice values and anti-oppression work. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to travel in Kansas and out-of-state and have own means of transportation.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel with own means of transportation
KCSDV is an equal opportunity employer. KCSDV does not consider race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or marital status in employment decisions. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based upon these grounds.