Careers with Coalition Member Agencies

External Job Position:  Fayette Cares

Position: Development and Communications Coordinator

Availability: Immediate

Starting Rate/Salary: $45,000 based on qualifications and experience (approximately $21.60 per hour)

Job Type:  Full Time

Supervised By: Fayette Cares Executive Director

Submit Resumes to: ExecutiveDirector@FayetteCares.org 

Fayette Cares

PO Box 326

Somerville, TN 38068

No calls or walk-ins please 

Qualifications and Desired Skills: 

• Must support the mission, values, and ethics of Fayette Cares
• Fundraising and donor relations experience, including face-to-face individual gift solicitation
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field; another combination of education/experience will be considered
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that compel individuals to action
• Comfort with and willingness to speak publicly
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to manage projects effectively, and a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, simultaneously lead multiple projects, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and decisions, with a variety of staff, volunteers, and the community
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a strong sense of protocol, tact, and diplomacy, and an ability to work well with a variety of people and personalities
• Knowledge of and experience with fundraising techniques and communications tools
• Ability to work with and motivate staff, board members, and volunteers
• Desire and drive to build relationships
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Self-starter, goal driven, and able to implement plans and processes to achieve goals
• A positive attitude, concern for people and community, possess presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability
• Ability to discreetly and professionally maintain confidentiality
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Adobe, InDesign, Dropbox, Canva, Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours
• Willingness to take and implement constructive feedback
• Able to track and maintain expenses within an approved budget

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising

• Works with Executive Director to develop and execute the annual fundraising plan to support the financial goals of the organization.
• Continually build and maintain positive relationships with donors and prospects through personal visits, phone calls, and written correspondence as appropriate.
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of current and prospective donors, and stewardship of existing donors
• Solicit individuals, businesses, and foundations to fund the work of Fayette Cares
• Implement high-quality fundraising events and opportunities, and donor stewardship/cultivation efforts
• Build and maintain trust and transparency with donors through consistent, timely, and accurate communication
• Assist in developing and maintaining community relations and partnerships, including relationships with event vendors and service providers
• Prepare development reports and use data to strategically improve efforts
• Assist in creation of publications to support fundraising activities
• Recruit and manage fundraising volunteers

Communications

• Maintain visibility in the community through speaking engagements, participation in events, and face-to-face networking to share information about Fayette Cares with the community
• Set up and assist with public appearances/speaking engagements for the Executive Director to share information about Fayette Cares
• Manage social media accounts and email campaigns
• Assist in the development, printing, and dissemination of fundraising/marketing brochures and other printed material
• Work closely with staff to create and update fundraising/marketing materials to promote individual programs
• Assist in development of media communications, including press materials, press releases, and target media
• Create graphic designs as needed
• Maintain updates to the website

Miscellaneous/General

• Act as a member of the Fayette Cares team by attending meetings and providing input on strategic initiatives
• Participate in long-range strategic planning and annual budgeting
• Represent Fayette Cares as a positive, professional, and active member of the community
• Perform general administrative tasks
• Other tasks may reasonably be assigned by Fayette Cares leadership as the organization’s priorities and needs evolve

Working Conditions, Physical Demands, and Job Environment 

• Ability to handle stress, adapt to change, and transition quickly from one program area to another
• Access to confidential information
• Standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., use of ladder
• Access to reliable transportation with proof of adequate insurance and a valid Tennessee driver’s license

Email Resume: ExecutiveDirector@FayetteCares.org 

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External Job Position:  Fayette Cares

Position: Victim Advocate

Availability: Immediate

Job Type:  Full Time

The Victim Advocate provides direct assistance to victims and survivors of domestic violence from initial contact to self-sufficiency.  The Victim Advocate has a strong focus on delivering intervention, prevention, and support services for adults who have experienced violence within intimate relationships.

As a member of a direct service team, the Victim Advocate works out of the main Fayette Cares office, the Fayette County Justice Complex, and performs duties at locations in Fayette and neighboring counties. Some on-call, weekend, and evening work, as well as overnight travel will be required.

This is a full time Exempt position with paid leave, holidays, health insurance, and retirement benefits. The Victim Advocate must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field.  Another combination of relevant education/experience will be considered.

Qualifications and desired skills include but are not limited to:

A minimum of two years of experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or homeless families is preferred.

Applicants must possess excellent administrative and human resources skills including: computer expertise, written and verbal communication skills, self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, skills, and a high degree of professionalism.

Must be a team player, demonstrate motivation, exercise discretion and dependability, adhere to business profession code of ethics, and function well under stressful conditions.

Interested applicants can apply at www.FayetteCares.org/Careers or send resumes to executivedirector@fayettecares.org.   Interviews are by appointment only.

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External Job Position:  Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults

Position: Rape Crisis Center Manager Dept./Program: Victim Support Services

Availability: Immediate

Starting Rate/Salary: $50,000 annually

Job Type:  Full Time Supervisory Status

Supervised By: Program Director

Email Resume: hr@partnershipfca.com

QUALIFICATIONS – Rape Crisis Center Manager

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of combined relevant experience in a social services field and/or supervisory or responsible administrative role preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Good writing skills, oral communication, and the ability to empathize and build rapport with appropriate clients and their families.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to work effectively with people of various backgrounds.
• Ability to work within the framework of the agency and follow established agency procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships within and outside the agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize own time and effort while prioritizing multiple tasks according to immediacy and urgency.
• Ability to attend meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Knowledge or Certification(s): 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and an insured vehicle available.
• Possess a broad awareness of community resources relevant to clients’ needs.

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision of the VSS Program Director (PD), the Rape Crisis Center Manager provides supervision of Rape Crisis Center (RCC) employees and direct services to victims of sexual assault and/or friends and family members of victims and community outreach regarding sexual assault and access to services available. The RCC Supervisor performs all related activities including: 1) assessment; 2) providing information and referral; 3) hotline counseling, crisis intervention, and crisis counseling; 4) linking with appropriate agency and community resources; 5) advocating on the victim’s behalf (i.e. court advocacy); 6) public awareness/education and outreach activities; 7) grant management assistance including reports; 8) supervision of RCC employees/interns/volunteers; 9) liaise and coordination of cases as a participant in the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART); and 10) assist the PD with the overall operations of the program Education/Experience A Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Three (3) to five (5) years of combined relevant experience in a social services field and/or supervisory or responsible administrative role preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.

Email Resume: hr@partnershipfca.com

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kcalvin@tncoalition.org

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