Empowering Survivors Program Innovator

Department: Mission Programs

Status: 12-month contract term

Target start date: July 2022

The Empowering Survivors Program Innovator will assess our current Empowering Survivor program and identify the best way to connect volunteer advocates with survivors of relationship violence. A key aspect of this contract role will be implementing innovative solutions to grow the program while maintaining a high-quality program. Specific expectations related to program innovation and growth will be set and assessed throughout the 12-month contract period.

Learn more about our Empowering Survivors program here. 

Christ-Centered Culture

• This means we regularly share our faith with others. The Great Commission is our mission, and our role is to equip and encourage others to do the same
• We keep Christ central through active participation in and contribution to the spiritual growth of the organization, maintaining God-pleasing relationships with all co-workers, volunteers, donors and partners

Contract Deliverables

• Grow the number of volunteer advocates that are directly connected to survivors of relationship violence
• Create new community partnerships for the Empowering Survivors Program
• Manage and connect volunteers directly to survivors of relationship violence
• Assess the current program model and identify areas for improvement. Implement innovative ideas to drive program quality and growth
• Develop relationships with others who serve survivors of relationship violence to learn and optimize our program
• Monitor, track, and share out key program metrics. Provide regular reports on progress and manage success
• Partner with the Center for Community Health Ministry on research projects to inform and drive the success of the Empowering Survivors program

Education, Experience, and Characteristics

• Must demonstrate alignment with Kingdom Workers' Statement of Faith
• Willing to take risks and innovate
• Results-driven
• Knowledge of the survivors of relationship violence support landscape or strong relationships with domestic abuse shelters
• Ability to participate in a work environment that fosters open and honest two-way communication
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time, while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with the use of technology and software platforms
• Proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others

Location and Travel Expectations

• Position is based in Milwaukee, WI (preferred)
• This position is preferred to be onsite, but not required
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Ability to travel by road, air or other means as may be encountered in a developing country
• Ability to happily spend time and work in conditions that may occasionally be deemed primitive
• Valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required
• Valid driver’s license required

Other Conditions

• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions including outdoor exposure
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials