Gender Based Violence, Outreach Specialist

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

Join the team at YWCA Seattle King Snohomish, a leading nonprofit in the region dedicated to serving the needs of women, girls, and families. We're currently seeking a Gender Based Violence Outreach Specialist, a unique opportunity to lead the operations of all Health and Safety Community services and programs across King and Snohomish Counties.

The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Outreach Specialist will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe and inclusive campus environment by raising awareness on campus providing education and supporting initiatives to address and prevent gender-based violence. This position will engage with students, faculty, and staff to develop outreach programs, promote campus resources, and support survivors of gender-based violence. 

Note: This position is fully onsite at RENTON Office and Collages 

• Outreach and Education 
• Develop and implement educational campaigns, workshops, and events focused on preventing gender-based violence. 
• Facilitate training sessions on topics such as consent, bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and recognizing signs of abuse. 
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to expand outreach efforts. 
• Create and distribute informational materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, social media content) to raise awareness about gender-based violence and available resources. 
• Advocacy and Support 
• Provide information and referrals to students, faculty, and staff who experience or witness gender-based violence. 
• Support survivors in accessing campus and community resources, including counseling, health services, and legal assistance. 
• Collaborate with campus Title IX coordinators and confidential advocates to ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations. 
• Program Development 
• Assist in the creation and evaluation of campus policies related to gender-based violence prevention and response. 
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in campus services and resources. 
• Develop innovative programming tailored to the diverse needs of the campus community. 
• Data Collection and Reporting 
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, training, and program outcomes. 
• Contribute reports for campus leadership on GBV trends, program effectiveness, and areas for improvement. 
• Ensure all documentation complies with confidentiality and data protection standards. 

• Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism, homelessness, domestic violence, and social justice advocacy for those that are furthest from opportunities. (Specifically African American and other women of color).
• Desire to work within an educational institution and facility, of college environment. 
• Must have strong knowledge and experience in maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook, and cellphone text.
• Knowledge of community resources within the great Seattle and South King County area.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must maintain 20-30 hours of continued education hours on advocacy in Gender Base Violence
• Vehicle with valid WSDL; candidate must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.

• Hourly Rate: $26.50 
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
• At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
• After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund

• Continuously sits for extended periods while performing desktop activities.
• Continually stands and walks in performing duties.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Repetitively uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping, and reaching in using telephones, computers, kitchen equipment, donations, and supplies.
• Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings.
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 5lbs. of paperwork, files, and training materials, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 Occasionally kneels, bends, pushes, and pulls in obtaining files in drawers.

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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

For more information

Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.