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Professional Positions

Are you an educator at heart? We are pleased to announce two new exciting positions at Everywoman’s Center

These positions are a 43 week/year work cycle that is paid over 52 weeks. These are 32 hour/week, grant funded positions, with renewal beyond September 30, 2014, subject to legislation.

We want dynamic, motivated educators to join our violence prevention education team. Nos gustaria poder ofrecer talleres en Espanol tambien.

Both positions offer flexible work schedules that include some evening and weekend time; generous vacation, personal and sick time as per contract; a vibrant college community that also provides services to all of Hampshire County; eligibility for tuition remission for self and qualifying family members as per contract; continued education and professional development opportunities; work with committed and motivated colleagues; and the feel good effect – spend your time making a difference in your community!

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Search R43527 (Curriculum Developer and Community Educator);
Search R43528 (Instructional Designer and Educator), Employment Office, Room 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of resumes will begin on May 21, 2012, and continue until the positions are filled.

Instructional Designer/Educator
A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director and with the intent of meeting departmentally defined goals, develops and implements innovative and cutting-edge learning technologies. Responsible for e-Learning development to compliment traditional facilitator led-based training, and educational campaigns. Creates interactive and engaging ways to communicate content knowledge and works effectively as part of an education team. Content areas include: primary prevention of sexual and relationship violence; anti-bullying, cyber-bullying and stalking prevention, sexual harassment prevention, healthy relationships, child sexual abuse prevention.

B. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (Identify those duties that demand the greatest amount of time, attention, and are of key priority to the department. Include any duties which present unusual physical requirements such as standing, walking, exposure to chemicals, etc.)
1. Develops and integrates e-Learning interactions and assessments (e.g., webinars, Mobil apps, case studies, role plays, virtual simulations, tests/quizzes, etc) in related content areas.
2. Recommends and develops technological delivery methods consistent with instructional goals. Serves as subject matter expert regarding electronic training tools and adult learning methods.
3. Works in collaboration with education team to blend and /or compliment traditional facilitator led trainings with online instruction.
4. Manages and implements the recruitment process and supervises and trains volunteer educators. Conducts bi-weekly volunteer meetings. Serves as a coach and mentor to volunteers.
5. Attends workshops and provides back-up facilitation for workshops throughout Hampshire County.
6. Develops and implements varied assessments to evaluate effectiveness of volunteer training; workshops, educational campaigns.
7. Manages data collection and development of required reports for organization, funders, stakeholders etc. Assists in preparing materials for site visits. Assists in maintaining volunteer records in compliance with requirements of various academic sponsors.
8. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with university and community stakeholders; represents the organization on university and community task forces, committees etc.
9. Develops and implements culturally competent outreach strategies to recruit volunteers; to inform community members about organizational services; and in order to develop collaborative relationships with university and community partners.
10. Performs other related duties as required.


C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum required level of education; required licenses; years and nature of related experience; unique requirements related to physical ability, travel, working evenings and weekends, etc.)
1. A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in instructional design, instructional technology, education,
IT, adult learning discipline or related field and two to three years related academic and work experience to include training and supervision.
2. Demonstrated understanding of one or more of the following : Primary prevention models; primary prevention of sexual and relationship violence; anti-bullying, cyber-Bullying and stalking prevention, sexual harassment prevention, healthy relationships, child sexual abuse prevention. Experience planning, implementing and assessing large scale community educational campaigns including effecting social change through community education models preferred.
3. Experience in web-based training and/or online learning program development; solid working knowledge of web technologies. Strong understanding of web standards and web usability. Experience with Moodle and Drupal preferred. Experience in designing/developing for mobile platforms is a plus.
4. Solid experience with Microsoft Office 2007 or above applications required, database experience preferred.
5. Experience developing, implementing and analyzing assessment and evaluation data.
6. Strong understanding of best practices for use of social media platforms in education and outreach.
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills,
8. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet time sensitive deadlines and prioritize workload with minimal supervision; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently.
9. Demonstrated ability to manage job functions within allotted time.
10. Demonstrated success in motivating and maintaining volunteer staff preferred.
11. Evidence of creativity and knowledge of educational pedagogy. Demonstrated experience applying adult learning principles. Understanding of Student Development and Social Justice Theories preferred.
12. Experience working in a university setting and college communities preferred.
13. Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly Preferred
14. Driver's license and access to car required.
15. Position requires significant evening hours and some weekend and holiday hours.

D. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

With general supervision, functions independently and in collaboration with the education team, within the scope of departmental and institutional goals, policies and procedures; refers exceptions to Associate Director Information and Support Services.

E. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

1. Number of non-student employees directly supervised: 0
2. Number of non-student employees indirectly supervised: 0
3. Number of student employees supervised at any given time: 15 Volunteer Interns

Curriculum Developer/Community Educator
A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director and with the intent of meeting departmentally defined goals, develop and implement a range of educational services such as traditional facilitator led-based training, online training and prevention educational campaigns. Create interactive and engaging ways to communicate content knowledge and work effectively as part of an education team. Content areas include: primary prevention of sexual and relationship violence; anti-bullying, cyber-bullying and stalking prevention, sexual harassment prevention, healthy relationships, child sexual abuse prevention.

B. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (Identify those duties that demand the greatest amount of time, attention, and are of key priority to the department. Include any duties which present unusual physical requirements such as standing, walking, exposure to chemicals, etc.)
1. Manages, supervises and trains volunteer educators. Participates in the selection of volunteer educators. Serves as coach and mentor to volunteers.
2. Oversees scheduling of workshops, and trainings and implementation of Education projects. Conducts bi-weekly volunteer meetings.
3. Attends workshops and provides back-up facilitation for workshops throughout Hampshire County.
4. Develops curriculum and designs to meet training needs. Incorporates and uses online tools to enhance traditional facilitator led workshops.
5. Develops and maintains research based outcome driven, comprehensive curriculum to be implemented by volunteers.
6. Serves as subject matter expert for education team regarding Primary prevention of sexual and relationship violence; Anti-bullying, Cyber-Bullying and Stalking Prevention, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Healthy Relationships, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention.
7. Develops and implements assessments regarding effectiveness of volunteer training; workshops and educational campaigns.
8. Participates in data collection and development of required reports for organization, funders, stakeholders etc. Prepares materials for site visits. Maintains volunteer records in compliance with requirements of various academic sponsors.
9. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with university and community stakeholders, represents the organization on university and community task forces, committees etc.
10. Develops and implements culturally competent outreach strategies to recruit volunteers; to inform community members about organizational services; and in order to develop collaborative relationships with university and community partners.
11. Performs other related duties as required.




C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum required level of education; required licenses; years and nature of related experience; unique requirements related to physical ability, travel, working evenings and weekends, etc.)
1. Bachelor's degree is required in a related field such as education, public health, etc. and two to three years related academic and work experience to include training and supervision.
2. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing educational curriculum/workshops in three or more of the following: Primary prevention models; primary prevention of sexual and relationship violence; anti-bullying, cyber-Bullying and stalking prevention, sexual harassment prevention, healthy relationships, child sexual abuse prevention. Experience planning, implementing and assessing large scale community educational campaigns including effecting social change through community education models.
3. Experience developing, implementing and analyzing assessment and evaluation data.
4. Experience using web-based training and/or online learning programs. Experience with Moodle preferred. Solid experience with Microsoft Office 2007 or above applications required, database experience preferred.
5. Strong understanding of best practices for use of social media platforms in educational and outreach.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet time sensitive deadlines and prioritize workload with minimal supervision; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently; detail oriented.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage job functions within allotted time.
9. Evidence of creativity and knowledge of educational pedagogy. Demonstrated experience applying adult learning principles. Understanding of Student Development and Social Justice Theories strongly preferred.
10. Demonstrated success in motivating and maintaining volunteer staff preferred.
11. Experience working in a university setting and college communities preferred.
12. Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly Preferred.
13. Driver's license and access to car required.
14. Position requires significant evening hours and some weekend and holiday hours.

D. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
With general supervision, functions independently and in collaboration with the education team, within the scope of departmental and institutional goals, policies and procedures; refers exceptions to Associate Director Information and Support Services.

E. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
1. Number of non-student employees directly supervised: 0
2. Number of non-student employees indirectly supervised: 0
3. Number of student employees supervised at any given time: 15 Volunteer Interns

Volunteer / Intern / Work Study / Student Hourly

Hiring begins Spring Semester

The following positions are available to undergraduates, graduates, and community members.

Volunteers are welcome and opportunities for internships and training are available through many Everywoman's Center programs. Please call us at 413.545.0883 for more information. We provide extensive training in a supportive, personal atmosphere.

The following is a brief description of programs. For more information, please mail us at Application Info or call 413.545.0883.

Information and Referral SpecialistRape Crisis AdvocateEducator AdvocateWomen of Color Leadership
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What do you do? Offer culturally competent information and referral services to the UMass, 5-College and Hampshire County Community. Coordinate a special project. Provide 24-hr rape crisis intervention services for survivors of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment and relationship violence. Facilitate workshops such as healthy relationships, how to be a positive bystander, sexual assault 101 throughout the community. Provide programming and services for and about Women of Color. This includes: staffing office, outreach, workshops, events and more.
When do you do it? Mon./Wed./Fri. 8:45 – 2:00 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 11:45 – 4:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends, off-site via cell phone. (24 hr) Normal business hours and some evenings. Normal business hours and some evenings & weekends.
What is the time commitment? 6-10 hrs/week. 40-hr training in Fall. Weekly staff meetings. 4 on-call shifts/month for 1 full calendar year post training (Dec. – Dec.) 70-hr training in Fall. 3 hrs/week. 70-hr training in Fall. 2 workshops and 1 project after training. Weekly team meetings. Staff: 10 hrs/week Volunteers: 6 hrs/week
Volunteer? Credit? Work-study? Work-study and volunteer positions. Students have the option of receiving credits. Volunteer staff. Students have the option of receiving credits. Volunteer staff. Students have the option of receiving credit. Some student hourly and work study positons.
What are the training requirements? 40 hrs of mandatory training Attendance is required at each session. 72 hrs of mandatory training Attendance is required at each session. 70 hrs of mandatory training Attendance is required at each session. Attend 2 Saturday retreats and various inservices throughout year.
When is training? Fall semester on Tues & Thurs 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fall semester 2 evenings/week 5:00 - 8:00 pm Fall semester 2 evenings/week 5:00 - 8:00 pm Beginning of each semester. During staff meetings.
Other requirements? Attend a weekly staff meeting. Commit to 1 full academic year of service to include training. Attend a weekly staff meeting. Commit to 1 full calendar year of volunteer service post-training (Dec. – Dec.) Attend a weekly staff meeting. Commit to 1 full academic year of volunteer service to include training. As a representative of WOCLN, maintain professional conduct in and outside the office.
Who do you provide services to? UMass, 5-College & Hampshire county community members. Sexual violence survivors of all genders within the UMass, 5-College & Hampshire county community. UMass, 5-College & Hampshire county community members. UMass undergraduate students mostly; 5-College & Hampshire county community.

Graduate Assistantships / Counseling Internships

IT Support Staff
Academic year graduate assistantship for a specialist in the field of Information Technology.

Counseling Services Program
10 -12 month Counseling field placements are available for Master's level students. Bachelor level positions are considered case by case. Please note: These are not traditional graduate assistantships. They are designed to meet graduate requirements in counseling field.

Graduate Assistantships
We do not currently have any assistantships and do not anticipate any for the 2012-13 academic year.

Classified Positions

None currently available.