Denver's Sexual Assault Prevention Center: Hiring Entry-level Outreach Staff
About this Job
The Blue Bench is the only comprehensive sexual assault prevention and care center serving the Denver-Metro area. With the support of our community, The Blue Bench continues to offer a 24/7 crisis hotline, inclusive counseling services to all survivors and their families, and prevention work in local schools.
Our outreach in the Denver area educates and involves community members every day to put an end to sexual assault and connect survivors with support. By keeping our conversations survivor focused we will change the conversation around sexual violence and work to make the violence a thing of the past.
We are currently looking for dependable, motivated individuals to be part of our grassroots campaigns. Good communication are a must. You must also possess a genuine interest in social justice issues.
We are the only organization of our kind with year-round grassroots organizing department.
This position is perfect for students, with opportunities for long-term growth. We emphasize career development for staff and provide opportunities for management training, travel, and participation in national conferences.
Responsibilities include:
· We do door-to-door community outreach and education
· Connect survivors and their families with our hotline and counselling information
· Engage community support through volunteer recruitment and fundraising
The hours for the work are from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or at least 3 days a week between Monday and Friday. We are hiring for positions starting immediately or after graduation in May.
Qualifications: Applicants must be available to work in Denver-Metro or have specific moving plans
- Must have strong communication and motivational skills
- Willingness to engage with the public about sexual assault prevention
- Candidates must be able to work within and lead a team.
- Experience handling many responsibilities preferred
- Applicants with previous grassroots leadership experience will be considered for fast tracked training and development
Compensation
- Full Time- $450/week + performance bonuses
- Part Time- $270/week + performance bonuses
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage is available for full-time employees after 2 months
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- We hire both seasonal and career seeking applicants for our campaign
- We also offer internships to students that can be used for college course credit
Our work is crucial to building the kind of community in which sexual assault is a thing of the past- so come advocate in our communities!
To Apply:
Call our Canvass Director, Sarah Stapp, at 720.464.4902
About The Blue Bench
At The Blue Bench, our mission is to eliminate sexual assault and diminish the impact it has on individuals, their loved ones and our community through comprehensive issue advocacy, prevention and care.
Our hope is to one day live in a world where sexual assault no longer exists; where there are no more victims, friends and families suffering in its wake. This is our hope. This is what inspires our efforts. And until that day comes, our work is not complete. Inspired by the courage of one another – as survivors, activists, advocates and community leaders, The Blue Bench has helped hundreds of thousands of Denver-area women and men find the courage to move from victim to survivor.