May 10, 2017

Project Specialist position with the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence!

Project Specialist Position
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)
http://mnadv.org/
https://go.umd.edu/mnadvprojspecialist

Description:
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) is the state domestic violence coalition that brings together victim service providers, allied professionals, and concerned individuals for the common purpose of reducing intimate partner and family violence and its harmful effects on our citizens. The Lethality Assessment Program—Maryland Model (LAP), a project of the MNADV, is an innovative, evidence-based program that equips officers to identify victims who are most at risk for being killed by their partners and connect them to life-saving services in their communities. To support the administrative and programmatic needs of LAP staff at the MNADV, and the efforts of jurisdictions that want to implement LAP, the MNADV is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and reliable professional to fill the role of Project Specialist. This position provides an opportunity for someone looking to gain experience providing technical assistance to various disciplines within the DV field.

Responsibilities:
-Assist with editing, revising, and formatting LAP-related documents.
-Respond to and refer inquiries and information requests on the LAP.
-Collaborate with staff to create administrative processes to support LAP staff and sites.
-Schedule meetings, trainings, events, webinars, and conference calls.
-Prepare, print, and organize materials for in-person meetings.
-Take minutes for all project-related meetings.
-Book all MNADV travel.
-Assist in grant-tracking project-related activities and developing grant reports.
-Review LAP data and surveys to analyze issues and prepare reports with data feedback.
-Review Google Alerts to identify and track domestic violence-related homicides in Maryland.

Qualifications:
-Strong organizational skills.
-Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
-Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
-Ability to work collaboratively with diverse managers.
-Ability to improve systems to streamline administrative processes.
-Experience with LAP preferred.
-Experience working in the domestic violence field preferred.
-Experience in data entry and analysis preferred.

How To Apply:
Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A criminal background check is required. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resumé. Only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be notified: Abby Hannifan, Project Director Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence 4601 Presidents Drive, Suite 370 Lanham, MD 20706 Email: ahannifan@mnadv.org Tel: 301-429-3601 

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