Job details
Salary $52,000 - $65,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
The maine coalition against sexual assault (mecasa) is seeking a team member to join our creative, supportive, and energetic teamThe public policy coordinator will collaborate with mecasa’s executive director and a wide range of stakeholders to create social change through survivor-centered public policy and legislative initiativesKey responsibilities include issue identification and analysis as well as public policy education and advocacyThe ideal candidate will have a background in public policy advocacy and/or anti-violence work and will be excited about building programs and tackling complex problems as part of a dynamic teamWe are hopeful that both attorneys and non-attorneys will apply.
Mecasa represents and serves maine’s local sexual assault support centers and children’s advocacy centers, and provides training, technical assistance, and support to a wide range of sexual violence-related partners and community membersOur efforts include initiating and advocating for victim-centered public policy; providing expert training, technical assistance, and resources for providers and partners; and funding sexual assault service providers.
At mecasa, we are passionate about our public policy workWe are proud to advocate for the interests of victims/survivors, their families and communities, as well as for maine’s sexual assault support centers both on the state and national levelOur positions are informed by the experience and expertise of maine’s service providers and the communities they serve, the best available evidence, and our many trusted statewide partnersWe are a strong voice for victim-centered, evidence-based sexual violence policy at a wide range of public policy tables, at the state house and with our congressional delegationSpecifically, we seek to expand, improve, and protect public policy which:
· meaningfully contributes to the prevention of sexual violence
· ensures high quality response to victims across systems
· promotes victims’ rights, protections, and victims’ access to justice
· increases community safety, and
· is responsive to the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Qualifications:
· awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual victimization
· experience analyzing public policy issues and drafting policy
· public policy advocacy experience
· proven ability to engage with team and partners through direct, honest, and respectful communication
· experience working independently, while knowing when to engage team members
· commitment to intentionally seeking, receiving, and integrating the input of others
· skills to meet our programmatic goals effectively and efficiently
· proven ability to communicate effectively in a range of settings through knowing the audience and their role as well as engaging in clear messaging.
· preferred: member of the maine bar, in good standing.
Accountability: accountable to the executive director
Compensation and benefits:
Our organization is committed to work/life balance and supporting the individuals with whom we workThis is a full-time, non-exempt position, based on 40 hours per week with a starting salary range of $52,000 - $65,000, based on tenure and experienceHowever, the number of hours a week is negotiable as is the locationFor example, we are open to reduced hours in the summer months, post-legislative sessionUnder non-covid circumstances, most mecasa staff work remotely for at least part of the weekCurrently most staff are fully remoteWe offer paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and a retirement package in keeping with or exceeding industry norms, as well as a flexible scheduleWe offer twelve weeks paid family medical leaveIndividual health insurance is currently paid 100% by mecasa.
Diversity and inclusion are part of our organization’s core values; mecasa is an equal opportunity employerWe do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
