San Francisco, CA, USA

Full-time

The Women’s Building (TWB) is a women-led community space that advocates self-determination, gender equality and social justice. TWB is seeking an Advocacy Specialist that will act as a community organizer to implement the newly formed advocacy program to end sexual assault against women and girls in the Bay Area. Working in partnership with program staff, this position will be responsible for developing and and implementing educational programs, awareness campaigns, trainings, public policy work, coalition building, and community organizing for political change.

Areas of Responsibility:

Main Responsibilities

Develop understanding of key issues related to sexual assault and determine the political, service, social and cultural landscape of the issue
Assist in the development, design and implementation of the Advocacy Program work plan focusing on TWB’s unique role within the organizational landscape and integrating advocacy into all aspects of TWB operations
Facilitate staff educational presentations on advocacy and sit on all advocacy related committees
Develop clear, compelling and concise messages tailored to specific audiences for all aspects of the advocacy program including social media, media communications, community outreach, program reporting
Plan and facilitate trainings on how to conduct advocacy work
Plan annual advocacy event each fall
Conduct outreach efforts and maintain and develop alliances and partnerships with nonprofits, media, local government and individuals engaging in preventing sexual assault or community organizing/advocacy with the goal of developing a coalition of invested in ending sexual assault
Mobilize TWB constituents and community for campaigns related to sexual assault awareness or prevention or join other mobilization efforts
Identify, monitor and analyze proposed legislation and the potential impact on organizations/coalition priorities

Assist in identifying funding opportunities and ensure that program metrics align with potential funding opportunities

Skills/Experience:

Qualifications

3-5 years’ experience in community organizing and program development including planning and implementation of campaigns, advocacy, outreach, working in coalitions, and planning events

Familiarity with the issues around sexual assault (population, policy, advocacy)
Demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including experience in making presentations and/or leading trainings
Flexible schedule which includes the ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
Proficiency with basic office software and technology
Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary $50-55,000 annually depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, partial retirement and generous vacation and sick leave.

How to Apply:

How to apply: Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people strongly urged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by March 23rd. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email

Job Function:

Advocacy / Lobbying

Organization Info

The Women's Building of San Francisco

Overview

Headquarters:

San Francisco, CA

Website:

womensbuilding.org

Size:

11-50 employees

About Us

Areas of Focus:

Civil Rights / Social Justice

Mission:

The Women’s Building is a women-led community space that advocates self-determination, gender equality and social justice.

Since 1971, San Francisco Women’s Centers has represented and been guided by the belief that all women and girls have the right to safe, joyous and creative lives.

Every day at The Women’s Building:

Women can take care of themselves and their families by using our social services.
The well-being of women and girls is improved by our social justice advocacy.
Community groups in our Nonprofit Hub strengthen their community work by interacting and partnering with each other in a vibrant, socially progressive and affordable space.
Each year we welcome over 25,000 women and their families, connecting them with social services, community involvement opportunities, the arts, wellness and educational events.

Programs:

Today, The Women’s Building is an anchor institution in San Francisco’s ever-changing Mission District, welcoming 25,000 clients and visitors each year. They come to use our in-house programs and gain access to social services, attend workshops and meetings, take wellness classes, volunteer, hold celebrations, and deepen their community connections.

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