ADVOCATE 2 - Coordinator

Center For Women And Families Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Women And Families Inc in Louisville is seeking a Coordinator to expand the Center's presence by building relationships with schools, healthcare providers, faith-based groups, and other partners. The role emphasizes prevention education, survivor-centered information, and public awareness.

You will facilitate trainings, strengthen partnerships, and ensure accessible engagement strategies in the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in outreach, advocacy, or related area; degree may substitute.
• Experience with community education or prevention programming preferred.
• Trauma-informed care or crisis intervention background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and other agencies.
• Deliver prevention education and survivor-centered public awareness programming.
• Facilitate trainings and ensure practical, accessible engagement strategies.
• Coordinate outreach activities within The Center's service area.

Skills

Public speaking

Partnership building

Interpersonal communication

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed frameworks

Time management

Critical thinking

MS Office / data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, education, communications, or related field

3+ years of outreach/advocacy experience may substitute for degree

Job description

The Coordinator expands The Center’s presence in the community by developing relationships, providing education, and increasing awareness of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA). This role partners with schools, businesses, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and other agencies to deliver prevention education, public awareness programming, and trauma-informed information on survivor support and services. The Coordinator facilitates training, strengthens partnerships, and ensures public engagement strategies are accessible, practical, and survivor-centered in The Center’s service area.Experience and Educational RequirementsBachelor’s degree in social work, public health, education, communications, or a related field required.A minimum of 3 years of experience in outreach, advocacy, or a related area may substitute for a degree.Experience with community education, prevention programming, or advocacy preferred.Background in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, or case management is beneficial.Previous work with schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems, or community groups is a plus.On-the-job training required (approximately 3–6 months).Skills & CompetenciesStrong public speaking and facilitation skills.Ability to form and maintain partnerships with diverse community stakeholders.Excellent interpersonal communication and cultural responsiveness.Familiarity with trauma-informed and survivor-centered frameworks.Organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple projects.Critical thinking and adaptability in high-pressure situations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, mobile technology, and data systems.Other RequirementsMust have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets CWF automobile insurance requirements, if operating a company vehicle.Must have a successful background check.Fluency in languages other than English is a plus.