Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) - MN Program Coordinator

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

Unclassified - Saint Paul, MN

Part-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

About the position

Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our organization as the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) - MN Program Coordinator. This dynamic role is responsible for the overall coordination of AVP-MN's workshops and activities, working closely with the Executive Director and AVP-MN Council to expand the capacity and impact of our AVP program. The person in this position will receive AVP facilitator training through participation in AVP workshops and is encouraged to co-facilitate youth workshops as a part of their role. The ideal candidate enjoys launching new initiatives, is skilled at organizing resources and people to make a positive impact, and cares deeply about the well-being of our community. They will possess a unique blend of relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail and creative follow through. As the AVP-MN Program Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to develop your own nonviolence skills while directly influencing the lives of young people, incarcerated individuals, and anyone seeking new ways to handle anger, deal with conflict, and develop healthy relationships. FNVW is eager to hire that special person who can build on our long standing AVP program and help realize its potential for growth in this moment when community-based violence prevention and trauma healing work is so critically needed. This position is contract funded through December 2024 with plans to renew funding for 2025.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and cultivate youth workshop offerings by reaching out to schools, school districts and youth programs, as well as places of worship, youth shelters and other groups to engage our services.
• Work closely with the AVP-MN Council and FNVW staff to develop and support a team of facilitators to lead workshops for youth.
• Coordinate in-person workshops for adults offered at various sites including prisons, jails, community centers, residential communities, and places of worship.
• Support online workshop offerings.
• Collaborate with Executive Director to ensure AVP facilitator's successes, concerns, and challenges are noted and responded to as needed.
• Contribute to a strong and supportive organizational environment rooted in nonviolence, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Manage daily functions of workshop registrations, cancellations, payments, and associated communications with partner organizations, workshop participants and AVP facilitators.
• Coordinate case management of youth workshop participants, ensuring accurate and professional documentation within FNVW's database system.
• Develop and implement case management outcomes and ongoing engagement strategies for youth workshop participants and facilitators.
• Ensure workshop facilitators have the resources and training necessary to participate in program evaluation.
• Assess the impact of AVP workshops by analyzing participant evaluations and data provided by partner organizations.
• Secure the use of off-site facilities for AVP workshops and events.
• Coordinate transportation for youth workshop facilitators and youth workshop participants, as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized program records.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related records and participant information.
• Assist with promoting the AVP program and publicizing workshop opportunities.
• Manage voicemail, email, mail, and phone communications for AVP-MN.
• Assist with managing current public funding contracts and grants, ensuring timely delivery of proposals, contract addendums, budgets, reports, and information requested for site visits.
• Stay abreast of public funding opportunities with an eye to funding that supports current or related AVP programming and work collaboratively with the Executive Director and others to respond to funding opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commitment to nonviolence as a personal ethic and a force for social change.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to initiate conversations with community members about their stories, interests, strengths, and challenges.
• Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, cultures, and languages.
• Self-motivated and independent problem solver.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to track goal progress and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with M365 and Windows-based applications preferred.
• Record keeping and database management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with youth highly preferred.
• Previous experience working with volunteers, and/or experience volunteering is desired.
• Experience with grant management is preferred, grant-writing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation time.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• $300 professional development funds.
• An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support.