Human Trafficking Program Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Human Trafficking Program Coordinator to develop and present trainings on trafficking issues for schools and youth-serving organizations. The role collaborates with state task force chairs, regional task forces, and partner agencies at multiple levels.

You will lead statewide initiatives, recruit leadership for subcommittees, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to advance prevention education and awareness efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in anti-human trafficking efforts.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present to large groups and work independently.
• Familiarity with MS-Office and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present training on human trafficking issues for schools, colleges, universities, and youth-serving organizations.
• Collaborate with state task force chairs, regional task forces, and partner agencies at state and national levels.
• Identify and recruit subcommittee leadership and regional task force leadership.
• Lead statewide initiatives and track progress in relevant spreadsheets.
• Schedule meetings with stakeholders and maintain working relationships.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Under limited supervision, performs as Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, developing and presenting on human trafficking related issues via sector specific trainings and prevention education for schools, colleges/universities, and other child and youth serving organizations. Collaborates with the Chairs of the State Task Force Subcommittees, regional task forces, and partner agencies at the state and national levels.

• Assist in the identification and recruitment of subcommittee leadership and sector specific members. Provide technical support for the work of the group. Support the development and implementation of subcommittee goals. Assist the subcommittee with any matter that may hinder their collective success. Submit information regarding the subcommittee for the annual report.
• Assist in the identification and recruitment of regional task force leadership. Support the efforts of the regional task force in building out subcommittees and setting goals for their community efforts. Assist in executing the goals as needed.
• Lead assigned statewide initiatives. Execute initiatives in assigned strategic response area while coordinating the same in other areas of the state. Record information about the initiatives in relevant spreadsheets to ensure accurate information.
• Identify community stakeholders in a variety of professional sectors within regional task force counties. Schedule regular meetings with new contacts to assess how they may become active in state and/or regional efforts. Establish and sustain working relationships. Attend events within the assigned strategic response area.
• Respond promptly to requests for presentations and training. Adapt presentations specifically to the context and audience. Optimize the presentation or training opportunity through the provision of Task Force items. Provide awareness or training materials as appropriate. Recruit attendees to visit the website and sign up on the listserv.
• Identify resources in counties within assigned strategic response area. List resources in a spreadsheet format. Share information with others in the office for use in supplemental certifications, strategic planning, request for funds, task force recruitment, and other projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience as it relates to issues related to anti-human trafficking efforts.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Must be organized with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with presenting to large groups.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a presentation-format and exercise sound judgement and discretion.
• Able to collaborate with varied stakeholders.
• Must be familiar with MS-Office, presentation products, and Adobe Illustrator.

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.