Prevention Coordinator

The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) is hiring an Prevention Coordinator to join our collaborative, thoughtful, and mission-driven team. The Prevention Coordinator plays a key part in MECASA's statewide prevention work. The central goal of this position is to improve the capacity of local sexual assault service providers to engage in evidence-informed primary prevention programming in Maine communities. Primary prevention is aimed at changing the social/environmental conditions that enable sexual violence with the intent of preventing violence before it occurs. The work is a mix of coordination, problem-solving, relationship-building, and creating practical tools and guidance that help prevention advocates do their work more effectively.

Specific responsibilities will include:

ongoing development and maintenance of training and resources for sexual assault support center preventionists, including but not limited to the prevention toolkit, prevention orientation, monthly peer support calls, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared problem-solving. coordination and/or deliver training and develop resources for member centers and sexual violence prevention allies/state partners on a variety of topics related to primary prevention of sexual violence. Support continued implementation of a multi-pronged effort to prevent sexual violence against adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by providing direction, support and technical assistance to member centers partnering with their communities. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys both collaborative and independent work, connecting the dots, supporting others, and helping improve how things work — without needing to be the one in charge of every decision. A full position description can be found here. MECASA represents and serves Maine's local sexual assault support centers and children's advocacy centers, and provides training, technical assistance, funding, and leadership to strengthen sexual violence prevention and response across the state. Our work includes supporting high-quality advocacy, improving coordination across programs, and advancing survivor-centered policy and practice. MECASA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status.

QUALIFICATIONS

Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual victimization Experience in a field related to structural or systemic risk and protective factors, including public health, sexual violence prevention, and allied anti-oppressive work Proven ability to engage with team and partners through direct, honest, and respectful communication Interest in co-created learning, collaborative work, and shared problem-solving 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 their audience and role and engaging in clear messaging Interest in capacity building

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Prevention Director