Ignite Peace – Executive Director 

Ignite Peace (formerly Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center - IJPC) is seeking a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization’s continued programmatic and financial success in alignment with its mission and vision. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who is a self-starter, enjoys building relationships with diverse groups, and excels at fundraising. This position provides the opportunity to engage with community members in Greater Cincinnati, nonprofit leaders, and elected officials.

About Ignite Peace

Ignite Peace is a small, dynamic nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and advocate for peace, challenge unjust systems, and promote the creation of a nonviolent society.We mobilize people of Greater Cincinnati to raise their voices, take action, and create change. For more information, visit IgnitePeace.org.

Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for:

• Championing Ignite Peace’s mission and programs, and expanding the organization’s reach and influence; 

• Modeling and reinforcing an inclusive, positive, accountable, and empowering workplace culture;

• Hiring and supervising qualified staff and developing performance standards for use in annual evaluations; 

• Partnering with Board and staff to create, plan, and coordinate long-term strategies for: fundraising and financial sustainability; donor retention and growth; programming; and Board Development;

• Engaging staff in the translation of the Ignite Peace Theory of Change into measurable annual goals, priorities and work plans; and driving performance against those goals;

• Planning and implementing, in conjunction with the Board, opportunities for financial support, including but not limited to, grants, fundraising events, program revenue, individual donor cultivation, and more;

• Overseeing all financial and legal responsibilities including ensuring accuracy in financial planning, managing, and reporting; developing aligned budgets and work plans to support programmatic needs;

• Cultivating relationships with faith Partners, donors, funders, and community partners; and

• Assuring statistical data, records, reports, and database are maintained. 

You are a good fit for this position if you are an exceptional listener who builds authentic relationships with a wide variety of experts and practitioners; have a commitment to peace and justice and Ignite Peace’s mission; are able to work independently and collaboratively; can multi-task and see projects through to completion; and are able and willing to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with compelling written and oral communication skills. Desirable skills include:

• Advanced degree in related field preferred;

• Proven fundraising experience in nonprofits;

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in nonprofit leadership;

• A demonstrated commitment to justice and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles;

• Experience managing multiple projects and ability to collaborate with committee members and volunteers;  

• Proficient with technology (ex: QuickBooks Online, Google Suite, Salesforce); and

Knowledge of Greater Cincinnati, anti-racism practices, and peace and nonviolence movements are helpful but not required. The small staff works collaboratively, shares office chores, and performs other duties as requested.

What Else You Should Know

This position is full time exempt and reports to the Board of Directors. Salary range is $65,000-$72,000 depending on experience. Benefits include generous time off and a reimbursement health benefit for full time employees covered by health insurance providing minimum essential coverage. Ignite Peace is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to careers@IgnitePeace.org by May 31, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual (Spanish/English) Advocate 

FUNCTION:
Provides crisis intervention and support, advocacy, information, and referral to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking with a focus on Hispanic and Latina survivors. This includes telephone, written, hospital, court, face-to-face and support group advocacy in both English and Spanish. Works consistently within the mission, vision, and values of the Agency.

KEY JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Director of Hamilton County Services, serves survivors, collaborates and coordinates with community agencies, organizations to provide appropriate resource/referral sources.

QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in Education or Human Service Related Field or equivalent experience required. Fluency in writing and speaking Spanish and English required. 1 year of experience in field (SA, DV, crisis intervention with victims, advocacy) preferred. 1 to 2 years of experience delivering direct services in field required. Experience in training / education delivery preferred. Computer literacy (MS Office, databases, email, etc.) required.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
Programming
Provides direct crisis intervention services, in both Spanish and English, to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Provides telephone and one-on-one crisis intervention, hospital advocacy, civil and criminal court accompaniment, and support group facilitation.
• Answers the Hotline and provides other services as needed/assigned.
• Makes appropriate assessment of abuser and survivor lethality danger, assists client with safety planning and provides information and referrals with each client as appropriate.
• Makes needed assessment of abuser/primary aggressor, independently of assessments made by law enforcement or the courts, and ensures that all survivors of abuse are served regardless of their status as a Defendant, pursuant to Agency policy.
• Accompanies clients to proceedings/appointments/meetings as needed to provide information, advocacy, support, and safety.
• Advocates for survivors based on survivor-defined goals and with the consent of the survivor.
• Facilitates educational and/or support groups for clients, as assigned.
• Maintains access to reliable transportation and maintain insurance on vehicle(s) used for duties.

• Provides program services that are:
o Client focused to support and meet client/community needs.
o Excellent in quality and empowering to the clients.
o Affirms the value of diversity and inclusion, and is respectful to all survivors (e.g., gender identity, class, race, ethnicity, ability, religion/spirituality, cultural identity, immigrant or refugee status, and sexual orientation).
Outcome Analysis of Programs & Continuous Improvement
• Maintains highly accurate records / reporting systems / statistics and submits on time (e.g., documentation for WHW, for funders, for partner agencies).
• Participates in the on-going process of evaluation and revising policies, procedures, and forms as appropriate.
• Maintains file information that is usable and accessible to colleagues.
Agency Teamwork
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, interns, donors, and board members.
• Participates in any additional training and development opportunities provided by the Agency.
• Provides training, support, and evaluation of volunteer and interns assigned to this position, including verification of observation logs, as requested by supervisor.
• Participates actively in Agency meetings and functions.
Community Leadership
• Develops and maintains effective, professional, and collaborative relationships with others in the community, especially in Hispanic and Latina communities.
• Collaborates with other Agency staff to ensure the provision of crisis intervention, support and advocacy is coordinated with other community systems.
• Exercises discretion when representing the Agency and maintains confidentiality in interactions within community as appropriate.
• Consistently advances the Agency and promotes positive public relations.
• Affirms the value of diversity, and is respectful of others in regards to/ does not discriminate based on gender, class, race, ethnicity, ability, religion/spirituality, cultural identity, immigrant or refugee status, and sexual orientation.

Supervision: N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: To facilitate Agency effectiveness, may be expected to take on other duties assigned. Availability of transportation in order to provide service in the community is required.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Hamilton County Court Supervisor 

TIME COMMITMENT: Full-time

PAY BASIS: Hourly

BENEFITS: As stated in the current Human Resources Policies

CONFIDENTIALITY:
May be involved in confidential personnel, and interagency issues. Responsible for client confidentiality.
Women Helping Women complies with applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

ACCOUNTABILITY:                Senior Accounting Manager HOURS: Full time

PAY BASIS:                           Hourly, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:                            As stated in the current Employee Handbook

CONFIDENTIALITY: Will be involved in confidential personnel and/or other interagency issues. Responsible for client confidentiality.

WHW is an equal opportunity employer. WHW believes in equity and inclusion and welcomes diversity of experience and expression at the Agency in recruitment, hiring, training, compensation and promotion of diverse talent.