Administrative Careers

Thanks for your interest in working for DVIP on an administrative level. Below you will find descriptions of our current job openings.

Community Engagement Coordinator (OPEN)
Position: Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied

Salary: $42,500

Job Summary: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) offers a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families. This position will work as part of the Community Engagement Department and answers to the Director of Community Engagement. The Community Engagement Coordinator must have a comprehensive understanding of fundraising best practices and ethics, ability to manage complex database systems, excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills and possess a high degree of self-motivation and be passionate about the programs and services offered by the Domestic Violence Intervention Program. The Community Engagement Coordinator will implement, manage, and facilitate DVIP’s digital platforms to increase awareness, donations, marketing, and social media presence throughout the 8 county service region. As a member of the Community Engagement Department, they are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with individuals, businesses, and other organizations in order to further the mission of DVIP.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certification required after appointment to the position.

Qualifications- Required:

Experience in fundraising, asset development, and community engagement.

AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant areas – web design, social media management, fundraising, marketing, or public engagement.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Research and develop relationships with prospective community partners and donors, with the purpose of developing resources for victims and fundraising for services

Customer service and/or phone-based relationship-building experience

Working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email

Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check

Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance

Qualifications- Desirable:

Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy

Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services

Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work

Systems knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly protection orders, immigration, and divorce

Knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to social media platforms

Webpage editing and management

Multilingual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to fulfill the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the provision of services to program participants.

Develop and implement goals and objectives for the community engagement department which reflect the mission of DVIP

Identify and implement a quarterly social media and blog calendar.

Promote the agency donation needs to gain community support

Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit needed items for emergency shelter and outreach clients throughout the entire service region

Implement a screening process for incoming donations and storage procedures

Work with the DVIP administrative team to organize and implement advocate training and maintain training materials

Maintain knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to social media

Maintain knowledge of the management donation resources and trends

Develop collaborations with other community-based organizations, acting as a liaison to organizations

Work collaboratively with other regional victim service providers in order to best meet the needs of survivors in the program region, and provide appropriate support and follow-up services

Attend meetings and trainings as necessary; maintain a working knowledge of the State of Iowa statutes and codes that have an impact upon our services to victims of domestic violence mandating the requisite reporting mechanisms

Related Duties:

On-Call.

Some travel required, with daytime, weekend and evening work.

Other duties as assigned.

Please send a writing sample, design sample, letter of interest, and resume to Alta Medea at alta@dvipiowa.org.

Open until filled

Stewardship Coordinator (CLOSED)
Position: Stewardship Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied

Starting at $40,000

Job Summary: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program offers a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families. The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for supporting administrative efforts by building and managing a portfolio of major monetary gift prospects and moving those prospects through the steps of an established process of donor engagement, collaborating with other DVIP departments as needed.

The Stewardship Coordinator will foster and maintain relationships with giving partners throughout the 8-county service region by developing strategies to identify major gift donors, increase private gift support, and build on existing donor relationships while working with the Community Engagement team to maximize and expand the donor base. This position will work as part of the Community Engagement Department and answers to the Director of Community Engagement.

The Stewardship Coordinator will implement donor engagement and cultivation strategies, and provide support to the Development Coordinator with event planning, managing organizational records, logistics, and the direct mail program. The Stewardship Coordinator will research and manage potential major gift prospects with the goal of maintaining continuous support from donors capable of making gifts of $50,000+. The Stewardship Coordinator must have a comprehensive understanding of fundraising best practices and ethics, the ability to manage complex database systems, possess excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills and a high degree of self-motivation, and be passionate about the programs and services offered by the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Victim counselor certification is required after appointment to position.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in fundraising, asset development, and community engagement.

AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant areas – fundraising, direct asks, marketing, or public engagement.

Knowledge and understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.

Working knowledge of basic office functions.

Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Ability to pass an Iowa Background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.

Implement an annual community engagement fundraising plan.

Research and develop relationships with prospective community partners and major donors, with the purpose of developing resources for victims and fundraising for services.

Experience with data entry processes and/or database management software.

Familiarity with financial recordkeeping.

Experience planning and implementing special events and/or other development efforts.

Project management experience, in particular, the coordination of complex documentation approvals with annual rolling deadlines.

Customer service and/or phone-based relationship-building experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

Multilingual.

Past major gift management experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Agency

Works with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director, and Community Engagement team to develop strategies for meeting marketing and fundraising goals.

Fundraising

Meet monthly fundraising goals, as outlined in the annual Community Engagement Plan.

Designs, implements, and manages fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other agency-related solicitations.

Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations of major gifts of $50,000+.

Maintain contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations and corporations.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive planned-giving program.

Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising

Works closely with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director, and Community Engagement team to implement fundraising, public relations plans, and advertising plans.

Implements strategies to promote DVIP’s mission to the community at large.

Related Duties:

Some travel is required, with daytime, weekend, and evening work.

Other duties as assigned.

All elements of the application – a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and a design sample – must be submitted to be considered for the position. Persons interested in this position should send application package to alta@dvipiowa.org

Application deadline: Open until filled.

*Job Description pending Board of Directors approval June 2023*

Volunteer Coordinator and In-Kind Donations Manager (CLOSED)
Position: Volunteer Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied

Job Summary: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program offers a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families. The Volunteer Coordinator is supervised by the Director of Community Engagement. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of civic group engagements, volunteer activities, and the organization of volunteer advocate training at DVIP. This position includes some direct services.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certification required after appointment to the position.

Qualifications- Required:

Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy

Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services

Experience in peer advocacy and crisis intervention work

Working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email

Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check

Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance

Qualifications- Desirable:

AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong writing and editing skills

Systems knowledge and understanding of civil and criminal law practice related to domestic violence, particularly protection orders, immigration, and divorce

Knowledge of management of volunteer resources

Knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to volunteerism

Multilingual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to fulfill the overall mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the provision of services to program participants.

Develop, administer, and review policies and procedures which guide the volunteer programs and services, and reflect the overall values of the organization

Develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of DVIP

Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions in consultation with staff as appropriate

Promote the agency and the volunteer program to gain community support

Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the appropriate skills

Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices of the agency; Develop and implement a media plan to recruit potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the agency

Oversee the recruitment and learning experience of intern volunteers.

Work with the DVIP administrative team to organize and implement advocate training and maintain training materials

Organize, implement, and evaluate a training program to teach agency policies, procedures, and interpersonal skills to new volunteers

Train staff to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers

Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of confidentiality, the organization, its clients, its services, and the role and responsibilities of volunteers

Coordinate volunteer retention and recognition activities

Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary

Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision

Prepare a volunteer database and record volunteer activities

Assist with conflict resolution among clients, staff, and volunteers according to established procedures

Maintain knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to volunteerism

Maintain knowledge of the management of volunteer resources

Develop collaborations with other community-based organizations, acting as a liaison to organizations

Work collaboratively with other regional victim service providers in order to best meet the needs of survivors in the program region, and provide appropriate support and follow-up services

Attend meetings and trainings as necessary; maintain a working knowledge of the State of Iowa statutes and codes that have an impact upon our services to victims of domestic violence mandating the requisite reporting mechanisms

Related Duties:

On-Call.

Some travel required, with daytime, weekend and evening work.

Other duties as assigned.

Position is OPEN until 9/24/21- Please send resume and writing sample to altamp@dvipiowa.org

Development Coordinator (OPEN)
Position: Development Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied

Job Summary: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program offers a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families. The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting administrative efforts by implementing donor stewardship, engagement and cultivation efforts, event planning, and managing organizational records, logistics, and the direct mail program. This position will work as part of the Community Engagement Department and answers to the Director of Community Engagement. The Development Coordinator must have a comprehensive understanding of fundraising best practices and ethics, ability to manage complex database system, excellent written, oral and graphic communication skill and possess a high degree of self-motivation and be passionate about the programs and services offered by the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.In collaboration with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director and Board of Directors, creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, and in-kind resources.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate:  Victim counselor certification required after appointment to position.

Salary: $42, 500

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and systems advocacy.

Experience in fundraising, asset development and community engagement.

AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant area – fundraising, marketing or public engagement.

Understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.

A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and email.

Public speaking skill and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance.

Implement annual community engagement fundraising plan.

Research and develop relationships with prospective community partners and donors, with the purpose of developing resources for victims and fundraising for services.

Experience with data entry processes and/or database management software, Little Green Light in particular.

Familiarity with financial recordkeeping.

Experience planning and implementing special events and/or other development efforts.

Project management experience, in particular, the coordination of complex documentation approvals with annual rolling deadlines.

Customer service and/or phone-based relationship building experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

Multilingual.

Past grant writing experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Agency

Works with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director and Community Engagement Committee of the Board of Directors to develop strategies for meeting marketing and fundraising goals.

Develops fundraising training for Directors and other leadership volunteers.

Fundraising

Meet monthly fundraising goals, as outlined in the annual Community Engagement Plan.

Designs, implements and manage fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other agency-related solicitations.

Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.

Maintain contact with and develop grant proposal for foundations and corporations.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive planned-giving program.

Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising

Works closely with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director and Community Engagement Committee of the Board of Directors to implement public relations plan and advertising plan.

Implements strategies to promote DVIP’s mission to the community at large.

Related Duties:

Some travel required, with daytime, weekend and evening work.

Other duties as assigned.

To apply, send your resume and a writing sample to our Director of Community Engagement Alta Medea at alta@dvipiowa.org.

Finance and Grant Administrator (CLOSED)
JOB SUMMARY: This position will work as part of the Finance Department and answers to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Finance and Grant Administrator is responsible for:

Maintaining financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipts/payments, and grant information.

Completing monthly reconciliations, maintaining the annual grant schedule, documenting and notifying staff of contractual requirements, working with staff to make sure contractual requirements are met, and maintaining grant files.

Other duties will include basic accounting functions and the use of QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite products.

Required Qualifications:

Accounting degree and/or equivalent education and experience combined.

Highly detail-oriented, a self-starter, organized, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

Strong collaboration, cooperation, and interpersonal skills within a diverse organization serving diverse populations.

A general understanding of grant agreements and requirements.

Must have experience with QuickBooks, or comparable Software.

Strong knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and email.

Strong writing and communication skills.

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Ability to pass an Iowa background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for fulfilling the Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s overall mission of providing services to program participants.

Manage financial records, invoices, and transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Processing accounts payable & receivables.

Printing & mailing of checks.

Preparing monthly bank reconciliations.

Depositing of checks received.

Accurate & timely entry of all donor data.

Ensuring all existing data is complete and accurate.

Maintaining annual grant schedule.

Documenting & notifying staff of contractual requirements for all grants.

Ensuring staff meets all contractual requirements for all grants.

Maintaining all grant files.

Related Duties:

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Certification is not required, but encouraged.

Occasional travel is required with weekend and evening work.

Other duties as assigned.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to our Chief Financial Officer Beth Tichy-Golden at bethtg@dvipiowa.org

This job description is pending Board approval in February 2023.

Position: Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Please send a writing sample, design sample, letter of interest, and resume to Alta Medea at alta@dvipiowa.org.

Open until filled