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Outreach Coordinator
Volunteer Opportunities

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POSITION TITLE: Outreach Coordinator
REPORTS TO:  President of IVAT and/or Assistant Director
DEPARTMENT:  Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)
HOURS:  Up to 20 hours/week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time
GRADE LEVEL:  Grade 5

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outreach Coordinator, under the general direction of the President of IVAT and/or Assistant Director  will promote and maintain community relations with local and national entities for the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University.  

The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing high quality service to all constituencies of Alliant International University. S/he will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles and will be committed to the tenets of Alliant University’s IVAT Mission and Vision.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Increase the visibility of IVAT, its conferences and activities with prospective funders and others in the community – specifically in San Diego/California, but also nationally and internationally
  2. Oversee the IVAT mailing lists
  3. Identify media relations opportunities and draft related media advisories and/or releases
  4. Ensure distribution of media advisories/releases, information to the media, and track all coverage (includes traditional and non-traditional media)
  5. Actively engage local and national representatives to partner with on identified social issues, and to establish and oversee contracts, MOUs and MOA’s that pertain to IVAT projects
  6. Supervision of up to 2-4 work study students and interns
  7. Other necessary duties as assigned by the President of IVAT

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Mental Health, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Business or related fields. Person with a Master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred.

Experience:

1-2 years experience providing Outreach Services. Nonprofit experience preferred. Grant writing experience preferred.

Management Skills:
  1. Supervision skills necessary.
  2. Ability to utilize sound judgment to achieve positive problem solving and reach successful decisions; knowledge to know when to consult a supervisor or manager.

 

Supervises:

May supervise 2-4 work study students or interns.

Technical Skills:
  1. Customer Service Skills
  2. Organization Skills
  3. Ability to effectively interface with the public at all professional levels
  4. Ability to effectively communicate and accurately articulate verbally, in writing and electronically
  5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail
  6. Working knowledge of advanced planning; ability to initiate tasks and projects

 

Technology Skills:

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and its applications.

Other Requirements:
  1. Prior knowledge in the field of violence, abuse and trauma
  2. Committed to the mission and vision of IVAT as a social change organization
  3. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  4. California driver’s licenses at time of hire
  5. Ability to work successfully individually and as a team member.

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Volunteer Opportunities:


The purpose of the Volunteer Management Program at IVAT is to engage the community in a collaborative effort to improve the quality of life for those impacted by violence, abuse and trauma.

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is dedicated to actively involving the community in the daily operations of the Institute by means of a year round volunteer management program. The volunteer management program and its participants are fully integrated into IVAT. We look forward to having a strong group of community members working with the Institute in its movement toward the accomplishment of its mission.

Benefits of Volunteering at IVAT


  1. Volunteers will gain experience working in a unique non- profit environment that is actively working to improve the lives for individuals who have been impacted by issues of violence, abuse and trauma.
  2. Volunteers will have access to the IVAT Educational Resource Center which contains over 450 titles and will receive 25% off of any purchase made in the center while actively volunteering.
  3. Volunteers are able to received waived registration fees if they wish to attend IVAT trainings and conferences.

Current Volunteer Opportunities


Publications and Dissemination Division

General Administrative Support Volunteer


Professional Training and Conferences Division

Conference Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Onsite Conference Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Conference Volunteer Opportunities
  • Silent Auction Item Solicitation
  • Conference Donation Requests
  • Conference Marketing/Public Relations
  • Conference Outreach
  • Office Administrative Assistance

Educational Resources Department/Bookstore
Marketing

  • Website updates
    • Research book details and descriptions for Webstore
    • Assist in Homepage content and features
  • Flyer Publishing
  • Booklist Updates and Publishing
  • Assist in designing and sending promotional bulk emails

Support For Conference Attendance

  • Solicit area conference for attendance as exhibitor
  • Possible conference attendance
    • Assist with set up, sales, register, customer service, and exhibit take down
  • Label, price and pack books
  • Inventory tracking
  • Assist in generating reports

General Bookstore Support

  • Inventory checks
  • Price and label checks
  • Check in publisher orders
  • Process outgoing Webstore orders
  • Sales tracking
  • Some filing, data entry, and organizing bookstore
  • Some spreadsheet creation and upkeep

How can you become a volunteer at IVAT?


  1. Look through the IVAT website and become acquainted with the different programs and services offered through IVAT.
  2. Download and review the IVAT International Conference Volunteer Packet which has more detailed information on the volunteer program.
  3. Take a look at the current volunteer positions available.
  4. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information and an application at:

Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma at Alliant International University

Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
10065 Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131


Call: (858) 527-1860 x. 4160
Fax: 858-527-1743
Email: ivatconf@alliant.edu

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