Human Trafficking Program Coordinator

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, 2

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Human Trafficking Program Coordinator to develop and present trainings on trafficking issues for schools, colleges, and youth-serving organizations. You will collaborate with state task force chairs, regional partners, and national partners to advance prevention education.

Responsibilities include identifying leaders, building subcommittees, leading statewide initiatives, and coordinating presentations with adaptable materials.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant experience related to anti-human trafficking efforts.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents trainings on human trafficking to schools, colleges, and youth-serving organizations.
• Collaborates with Chairs of the State Task Force Subcommittees, regional task forces, and partner agencies.
• Identifies stakeholders and schedules regular meetings to foster state and regional engagement.
• Leads statewide initiatives and tracks progress in relevant spreadsheets.
• Responds to requests for presentations and distributes training materials.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independence

Stakeholder collaboration

MS-Office

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS-Office

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

About Human Trafficking

About Human Trafficking Taskforce

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you willing to accept a salary between $46,206-$62,322?