“Our Mission: We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices and policies to prevent and eliminate domestic violence, abuse and oppression.
Our Vision: We envision communities fully mobilized to ensure the safety and dignity of all.
END DOMESTIC ABUSE WISCONSIN
Public Policy Professional
SUMMARY: End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin is seeking a public policy professional to advocate on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse in state and federal legislative and other policy-making processes. This position is responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of state legislative and biennial budget initiatives related to domestic abuse that promote the best interests of victims of domestic abuse from diverse groups, their children and domestic abuse service providers. This position is also responsible for monitoring federal legislation and funding initiatives related to domestic abuse and maintains communication with domestic abuse service providers regarding legislative and systems advocacy. The individual will also serve as a spokesperson and media relations coordinator for the agency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) State and Federal Legislative Advocacy: With the Associate and Executive Directors and other staff, act as an effective public policy advocate for survivors of domestic abuse in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include: analyzing, monitoring and proposing legislation; organizing End Abuse’s member programs and other concerned individuals and organizations to achieve End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s public policy goals; maintaining relationships with legislators and other strategic partners; and ensuring compliance with various regulations related to lobbying and policy advocacy.
2) Local Systems Advocacy and Assistance: Serve as a policy analyst and advisor to End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s member agencies as they work in their communities to advocate for improvements in local policy and practice, particularly on issues related to the criminal and civil legal systems and human services. Assist local member agencies in analyzing policy issues and developing strategies for change.
3) Communications: Act as a point person for END ABUSE’s traditional media and social media communications. Maintain effective relationships with journalists and news outlets throughout the state. Plan, compose and send press releases, and serve as a media spokesperson. Plan social media content to support policy advocacy and other communication public awareness priorities.
AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is the responsibility of every END ABUSE employee to uphold the mission and vision of this agency. END ABUSE works to advance the principle that all people have the right to a life free of oppression and abuse. We work to foster change in our economic, social and political systems and bring leadership expertise and best practices to Wisconsin domestic abuse programs and communities engaged in ending domestic abuse.
It is also an expectation that on the individual level all staff members will work to further their personal capacity to foster an environment of cultural inclusivity and sensitivity that is the foundation for all our work.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and levels of work difficulty that will be required and should not be construed as specifying or defining all the duties and responsibilities of a particular position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for a candidate with:
• Three or more years of experience (preferred) in public policy analysis and advocacy
• Substantial knowledge or experience in the movement to end gender-violence
• Firm understanding of state and federal legislative processes, and administrative rule making and decision making
• Subject-matter expertise in policy areas that affect survivors of domestic abuse
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to an anti-oppression and social justice framework
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in coalitions and in strategic partnerships
• Ability to speak a language other than English, particularly Spanish or Hmong, is a plus
The salary range for this position is $47,500-53,500 a year based on experience. End Abuse also offers a competitive benefits package that includes a $10,000 flexible benefit which can be used to pay benefit premiums or can be taken as additional salary. End Abuse honors the dignity and welfare of all its staff and supports a healthy work-life balance.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a complete application package including:
• A current resume;
• A one-page cover letter;
• A one-page, double-spaced essay describing your understanding of domestic abuse;
• The End Abuse employment application form: https://www.endabusewi.org/sites/default/files/resources/EndAbuseApplicationForm2016_8.pdf
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package with all items listed above.
Send your complete application package by mail, email or fax to:
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
HIRING COMMITTEE
1245 E. Washington Ave., Suite 150
Madison, WI 53703
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 608-255-3560
For full consideration, please apply by 5pm on Monday, August 29th.
Interviews will begin in early September. The anticipated start date for this position is October 3, 2016.
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