Location
Durango, CO | United States
Job description
Assistant Director
Durango, Colorado
Is remote? No
Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center
Durango, CO
Website: http://www.rainbowyouthcenter.org/
Posted: November 13, 2023
Contact Information
Name: Xander Hughes , Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 970-403-9140
Link to posting: http://www.rainbowyouthcenter.org/careers
Job Description
Assistant Director Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Director
Salary: $64,480 annual
Hours: 40 hours per week/Full-Time; Exempt
Benefits: Paid time off (holiday, vacation, sick, mental health) and $150 monthly wellness stipend, plus health insurance employer contribution 100%
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Type: Hybrid (In-person and Online, located in Durango, CO)
This job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of RYC and requirements of the job change.
The Assistant Director must be committed to working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. AD must be committed to anti-oppression in all forms to dismantle transphobia and homophobia, heteronormativity and cisnormativity, white supremacy, ableism, sexism, ageism, and classism. Must be willing to work from a health equity lens with the understanding that there are better health and wellness outcomes for our 2SLGBTQIA+ population across all intersections and must represent and bolster our growing programming. Hiring equitably is an organizational goal as exhibited by hiring staff that reflects local demographics including: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Intersex, and Asexual People of Color.
ORGANIZATION MISSION AND VISION:
Mission: To build a brave, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, non-judgmental, and visible space and community for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) youth, families and allies in Southwest Colorado.
Vision: To demystify stereotypes and empower through education. We envision that 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies will direct and develop youth led educational, social, and emotionally supportive activities that will benefit overall well-being.
Our Values
The Rainbow Youth Center values community and connection centered in vulnerability, compassion, and justice. We value authentic and safe relationships. We value the whole person as they are. We value wellness and creating opportunities to live one's best life possible
Our Norms
- Respect; We respect names, pronouns, orientation, gender and philosophies.
- Confidentiality; What is said at RYC stays at RYC, but what is learned here leaves.
- Boundaries; We will respect all boundaries (visual, auditory, physical, etc.).
- Brave Space; We will create space for growth while being mindful of what might be uncomfortable for others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The AD is responsible for daily operations, administrative responsibilities which includes, but is not limited to, community engagement/training, public relations, grant management, organizational development, and staffing. The AD liaises with ED and with national, state, regional and local organizations. The AD assists the ED in setting organization priorities, implementing those priorities, and ensuring program and organizational accountability.
Other essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Organization Direction and Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and implementation of all guidelines and policies, ensure compliance with all government regulations and ethical guidelines, and maintain alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
- Actively engage in and oversee the research and use of best practices for working with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families.
- Ensures trauma-informed competencies are core to the RYC’s daily operations.
- Establish, in coordination with the ED, annual organization goals as it pertains to program delivery, fundraising, and communications.
- Maintain individual and corporate donor relationships, secure grants, including grant writing, monitoring, and reporting, and support RYC Fundraising efforts along with ED.
- Be a leader in initiating and maintaining relationships with RYC’s community partners.
- Support organizational development through involvement with planning workgroups and special projects.
- Represent the organization in a respectful way both on and off the job.
- Sole Responsibilities and Program Supervision:
- Facilitate community educational training and workshops that benefit community members and deepen their knowledge of, and commitment to, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Research and develop evaluation tools to measure programming along with the Program Coordinator to Ensure that all program deliverables are tracked and documented to support program evaluation, including creation and implementation of surveys and gathering and analyzing data.
- In collaboration with youth and staff, identify, develop, and provide oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality and relevant service of programming and education. This includes, youth programming, field trips and off-site youth events, and any programs the RYC may establish in the future.
- Provide transportation to youth programming in your own vehicle when needed . This requires a driver’s background check through the DMV as well as current insurance and addition of passengers coverage on policy.
- Serve as backup facilitator for RYC programming.
- Work in collaboration with team members to develop and implement marketing and outreach plans and materials (including social media accounts)
- AD will provide direct supervision to the Program Coordinator and mentors
- Facilitate equitable and legal hiring and supervision of designated staff members and volunteers/interns and provide opportunities for growth.
- Crime Victims Services and Support
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with mandatory reporting obligations.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team in crisis situations, respond to crises with advocacy and crisis support, and oversee program development and implementation of Crime Victim Services Programs to 2SLGBTQIA+ victims, or friends and families of victims, of bullying, child abuse, sexual assault and other crimes.
- Provide personal advocacy and emotional support to warm line callers and youth in our community and beyond.
- Engage in community outreach to promote services to 2SLGBTQIA+ crime victims.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral health, non-profit, social justice, or similar field
- Minimum of two (2) years in an administrative or leadership capacity in a social justice organization advocating, organizing, and engaging in grassroots community work for forcibly oppressed youth.
- Understanding of project/program management techniques for non-profit operations
- Excellent organizational, planning, management, communication, one-on-one, group, telephone, written, and leadership skills; ability to convey a vision of RYC’s future and mission.
- Knowledge of MS word, Excel, Google documents/forms, ability to navigate web based programs.
- Grant writing experience
- Must be located in or near Durango or be able to commute to Durango on a daily basis
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in human services (psychology, sociology, social work, etc)
- Spanish proficiency (preferred, not required)
- Knowledge of the community’s resources and key stakeholders
- Have some knowledge of child and adolescent development
How to apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Your cover letter should detail your professional and personal experience, and how it relates to this position's responsibilities and desired qualifications. If you need to submit your application in an alternative method, please contact Xander Hughes at 970-403-9140 or by email. Your application and interview will be in partnership with a hiring committee consisting of Board of Directors, staff, and community partners. This job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of RYC and requirements of the job changes.
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