233 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10279 Tel 212-334-1300 Fax 212-941-9407

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	PROGRAM COORDINATOR / ACCESSING SAFETY INITIATIVE
Start Date: 	IMMEDIATE

Description:
The Vera Institute of Justice seeks a Program Coordinator for the Accessing Safety Initiative (ASI). This initiative is designed to provide 
technical assistance to federally funded initiatives that address violence against women with disabilities and Deaf women, and is one of 
Vera's Programs-one vehicle through which the institute provides consulting and technical assistance to jurisdictions across the 
United States.

Responsibilities:
This position will report directly to the Program Manager of Event Planning & Administration but will also work closely with and take 
direction from the Program Director, Senior Program Associates, and the Program Analyst. The Program Coordinator is responsible for 
the following:

Essential Job Functions
*  Supporting departmental event planning and coordination
*  Providing timely and efficient administrative support for the ASI Staff
*  Processing and tracking invoices and expenses
*  Coordinating staff and consultant travel
*  Coordinating conference calls for staff and others as assigned
*  Maintaining database, bulk mailings, and fielding requests for information
*  Weekly updating and maintenance of the program's website
*  Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, consultants, and    
   communities
*  Maintaining a travel schedule of up to 20% of time worked

Non-essential Job Functions
*  Assisting in researching policies, practices, and procedures related to 
   serving victims of domestic and sexual violence who have 
   disabilities or who are Deaf to prepare for, and support, the work of this    
   initiative
*  Assist on other projects as assigned

Qualifications:
Candidates must possess the following:
*  A four year college degree or equivalent experience
*  6 months of work experience in an administrative focused and/or event 
   planning position or a demonstrated interest in an 
   administrative/event planning position
*  Experience with PC based word-processing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and   
   Publisher
*  A demonstrated interest in and understanding of violence against women,  
   disabilities, and/or Deaf culture is strongly preferred
*  Analytical thinking and rapid problem-solving skills
*  Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills
*  Excellent communications skills and very high attention to details
*  The ability to work independently and manage work on multiple projects 
   effectively and efficiently
*  Experience with updating websites is preferred
*  A willingness to travel outside of New York City

Salary: Low to mid 30's, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

Send cover letter, rŽsumŽ and three references (please no phone calls) to:
ATTN: Program Coordinator Recruitment, ASI
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway, 12th Fl.
New York, New York 10279
Email: job.ASI.programcoord@vera.org
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and Deaf people are encouraged to apply.

The Vera Institute of Justice is a private nonprofit organization that works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services 
people rely on for safety and justice. Vera develops innovative, affordable programs that often grow into self-sustaining organizations, studies social 
problems and current responses, and provides practical advice and assistance to government officials in New York and around the world.
The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Vera, visit our website at www.vera.org
For information about Accessing Safety Initiative, visit www.accessingsafety.org