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BWJP Seeks Project Director, National Center on Domestic Violence & Firearms
Organization
The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) is a national resource center on the civil and criminal justice system response to intimate partner violence (IPV).Position & Location
Project Director, full-time, supervised by the Legal Policy Director. Location: Minneapolis preferred.Responsibilities
Management
- Develop and manage a national effort to improve the implementation and enforcement of DV-related firearms by communities, the states and the federal government.
- Lead the Project’s Steering Committee that will guide the project’s development.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare periodic reports to funders.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with a diverse group of partners to achieve the project’s objectives, including the development of an emergency response to communities experiencing DV-related homicides involving firearms.
- Develop content and maintain a robust website.
- Write articles for national publications, upon request.
Policy
- Monitor emerging social science research, and legal and public policy developments nationwide related to this topic.
- Participate in the national dialogue about the intersection of firearms and IPV.
Training & Technical Assistance
- Organize and moderate webinars or other training events.
- Present at local/state/tribal or national conferences.
- Develop and maintain a network of subject matter experts to serve as resources on this topic.
- Consult with other allied organizations or government agencies on related local or national projects, upon request.
Qualifications Required
- Substantial experience in justice system reform work related to addressing violence against women preferred. Specific policy work related to firearms and domestic violence desired.
- Related education in public policy, macro-level social work, criminal justice studies, or law.
- Outstanding ability to apply critical thinking and an intersectional analysis to identify and promote effective policies and practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to issues of cultural diversity as they pertain to prevention, intervention, and services, as well as to addressing the needs of underserved communities.
- Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
- Experience in developing and conducting training events; experience with training justice personnel and advocates desirable.
- Demonstrated, exceptional oral communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups and to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide on a regular basis.
