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. Back to KCSDV’s Job Board.

SANE/SART Project Coordinator- KCSDV, Topeka -April 2025

Position: SANE/SART Project Coordinator Responsible To: Director of Education and Training Primary Responsibility: Coordinate and provide training and technical assistance statewide on issues regarding Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs, Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs), and collaborative, survivor-centered responses to sexual assault Specific Duties:

• Gather and become familiar with information and resources on best practices for serving survivors of sexual assault.
• Stay up-to-date on the rights of survivors of sexual assault and other Kansas law that impacts survivors.
• Develop, write, distribute and evaluate materials and resources for both SANEs and SARTs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of the needs of Kansas SANEs and SARTs.
• Coordinate, develop and deliver training content for SANE/SART trainings, including to meet the professional continuing education needs for participants.
• Serve as KCSDV staff representative to agencies or organizations working on SANE/SART issues.
• Assist with staffing the Kansas Sexual Assault Response Advisory Committee (K-SARAC).
• Provide technical assistance to KCSDV member programs, hospitals, SANEs and other members of SARTs regarding sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Provide other relevant training to advocates and allies.
• Assist with other KCSDV duties as assigned.

Employment Status: Full-time (36 hours/wk), non-exempt (hourly) 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. Salary Range: $47,000 – We know that 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. 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 8:30am-5:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:30am-12:30pm (Fridays).. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  Preference for experience in sexual assault and domestic violence, including providing training, engaging in collaborative efforts, and/or providing advocacy services to victims/ survivors. Knowledge of issues related to sexual assault and/or sexual assault exams. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple 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. Must be able to lift and carry 20-30 lbs. KCSDV is a proud equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. At KCSDV, we do not just accept difference—we celebrate diversity and support our employees by actively striving for an inclusive employment environment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to coalition@kcsdv.org. Subject: SANE/SART Project Coordinator position. Back to KCSDV’s Job Board.

Rural Outreach Advocacy Coordinator - Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence Position: Rural Outreach Advocacy Coordinator

Responsible To: Director of Outreach and Accessibility Primary Responsibility: This position will identify and support the efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking statewide. This position will include developing and supporting strategies that meet the diverse needs of survivors in rural Kansas, including through partnerships and collaboration.

Specific duties: 

•  Provide technical assistance and training on topics relevant to underserved survivors to DV/SA member programs, other community  victim service providers and agencies.
• Collaborate with the Midwest Native Coalition for Justice and Peace and/or Kansas Tribal programs to improve services and responses to Native survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Collaborate to review KCSDV public awareness materials and training curriculum to ensure appropriate use of language and culturally specific information.
• Maintain and expand a list of qualified interpreters. Provide training and best practice information to interpreters and DV/SA member programs on the special considerations in DV/SA and interpretation.
• Develop and provide trainings on providing holistic and culturally relevant services.
• Work with other KCSDV staff and DV/SA member programs to develop, review, improve and implement KCSDV’s Language Access and Community Outreach and Engagement plans.
• Stay up to date on local, state, and national best practices and research relevant to this position.
• Develop and write resources relevant to this position to be distributed throughout the state.
• Assist with other KCSDV duties as assigned.

Employment Status: Full-time, non-exempt Salary: Starting salary is $47,000. We know that 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 8:30am-5:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:30am-12:30pm (Fridays). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Strong preference for prior experience working in sexual and domestic violence, knowledge of culturally relevant issues and understanding the needs related to survivors who speak languages other than English (LEP). Strong preference for spoken and written proficiency in Spanish. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Demonstrated commitment to social change and anti-oppression work. Ability to write materials and train on topics relevant to the position. Ability to travel and have own means of transportation. Must be able to lift and carry 20-30 lbs. KCSDV is a proud equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. At KCSDV, we do not just accept difference—we celebrate diversity and support our employees by actively striving for an inclusive employment environment. Back to KCSDV’s Job Board.