Membership Services & Technical Assistance Coordinator

Summary  

 

Do you value personal and social transformation?   

 

The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (iowacasa.org) seeks a Membership Services & TA (Technical Assistance) Coordinator to join our team in providing guidance, inspiration, and support to the anti-sexual violence field. We are looking for outstanding relationship-builders and communicators, who enjoy solving complex problems. We value both life experience and professional credentials. Our work is highly specialized, and all positions at IowaCASA require and receive on-the-job training. We encourage applicants with a wide range of work experience to apply. 
 

 

Who We Are 

 

IowaCASA provides guidance on preventing and responding to sexual violence to advocacy programs, other community organizations that prevent harm and support survivors, and statewide systems. Our guidance and support take place in individual consultations and mentoring, training and presentations, and publications. Our approach is survivor-centered, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based. We know that sexual violence is complex, with myriad effects on survivors, their loved ones, community institutions, and social systems. We provide support that empowers organizations and communities to be creative and responsive in how they prevent violence and provide services and advocacy that work for whole communities. 

 

People who thrive at IowaCASA: 

 

Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the society we live in. They engage in self-reflection for personal growth. 

 

Are self-advocates. They balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs. 

 

Have some humility and know that they don’t know all the answers. 

 

Are patient. 

 

Value feedback about people’s emotional experiences and the quality of relationships between people, as well as more quantitative evaluation data. 

 

Can work as part of a team and move work forward independently. 

 

Draw on both lived experiences and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their duties. 

 

Have some aptitude to understand and use the Internet, email, and Microsoft Office. 

 

 

 

What You’ll Do 

 

IowaCASA’s Membership Services & TA Coordinator provides support and training for IowaCASA member programs and other organizations that serve survivors of sexual violence.  This position develops relationships with directors, supervisors, and direct support staff at member programs to learn about the challenges and successes of victim service organizations and understand the current issues and needs of sexual assault survivors. They use insight gained to help craft meeting and training topics and develop resources. This means that you will:  

 

provide consultation to individuals and groups on issues and questions about service to survivors of sexual violence, organizational management, and policy implementation.  

 

manage IowaCASA’s services and support to member programs, tailoring assistance to the unique needs of comprehensive sexual assault, culturally specific, and emergency shelter programs.  

 

assess and update IowaCASA service standards for member programs to ensure a minimum standard of service and define a vision for best practices for serving survivors of sexual violence in Iowa.  

 

strengthen capacity of member programs to provide sustainable, holistic, victim-centered services.  

 

assess opportunities to expand membership and invite new members, ensuring alignment with IowaCASA's values and strategic priorities.  

 

 

 

To Be Successful 

 

To be successful in this position, you are someone who:  

 

wants to end sexual violence, racism, and other oppressions  

 

sees sexual violence and oppression as societal problems with a variety of causes and contributing factors   

 

likes to network with diverse audiences and build trusting respectful relationships  

 

sees the diversity of communities across Iowa  

 

takes initiative and uses creativity  

 

wants to learn and grow  

 

  

 

  

 

Studies have shown (https://antiracisthr.guide/) that women, nonbinary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.  

 

 

 

What Else You Should Know 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. IowaCASA strives to be an actively anti-racist organization and acknowledges that this is a work in progress.  

 

  

 

The salary for this position is $60,000, with an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, generous paid leave, and flexible hours. Because 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.  

 

  

 

  

 

The Membership Services & TA Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position that is solely grant-funded. This position requires in-person work at the Des Moines office. When travel is safely possible, this position requires statewide travel (approximately 3-5 days per month).  

 

 

 

How To Apply 

 

Positions open until filled, with preference given to applications received by October 14, 2022. Send letter of interest, resume, and list of three references to jobs@iowacasa.org. The letter of interest should highlight your approach to collaboration and relationship building. Please use “Membership Services & TA Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.