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This is a hybrid position, and mostly remote. Must be near Silver Spring, MD. Health insurance and leave are offered. Part-time of no less than 30 hours a week is negotiable.

Position Overview
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is looking for an Operations & Remote Work Assistant to help support the agency and staff as we all work together to end sexual violence.

If you want to help survivors and are organized, like juggling different tasks, computer savvy, and live in or near downtown Silver Spring, MD, this could be a good job for you. This position does not involve working directly with clients. New grads, moms and other parents, artists, graduate students, and anyone else wanting a flexible position with a mission-driven organization that helps people are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), a non-profit organization, is the recognized state coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable. MCASA includes the Sexual Assault Legal Institute, a statewide legal services project helping survivors throughout Maryland.

The Operations & Remote Work Assistant will help with the operation of the agency in our post- pandemic, hybrid form. Currently, MCASA staff work all over the state attending meetings, outreach, court proceedings, and other in person activities. They have the option of working remotely or in our Silver Spring offices. The Operations & Remote Work Assistant will help make this possible by assisting with operations, on-boarding staff (including basic HR forms), supplies, coordinating tech support, and general wrangling of staff needs. This position will also help manage operations for a grant project supporting Maryland’s rape crisis centers with annual funding awards. The Operations & Remote Work Assistant will report to the Finance & Operations Director.

At MCASA, we believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are encouraged to practice self-care and are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allow for flexible scheduling. MCASA does not anticipate resuming full-time in office work, however, there will be occasional meetings in person and this position is charged with helping support remote work and the office in Silver Spring.

The Operations & Remote Work Assistant is expected to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 30-45 minutes. While many job duties may be performed virtually, some are in person. This may include on-site meetings, assisting other staff or vendors, or other in person events.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Point of contact for staff with questions about agency operations, including remote work, agency laptops, health insurance, leave policies, conference travel, handbook policies, etc. Coordinate with supervisory staff to ensure good communication.
• Maintain up-to-date information regarding maintaining confidentiality in a remote workplace. Share information with both MCASA staff and with MCASA member programs. Respond to questions regarding secure communications.
• Assist with administration of pass-through grant that support rape crisis centers by providing a point of contact for grantees, assisting with filing applications and reports, answering basic questions, and directing requests for technical assistance to appropriate colleagues.
• Pick up mail from Silver Spring Post Office and coordinate with other staff regarding distribution; coordinate coverage for mail pick-up when unavailable; ensure client communications are handled in a confidential manner. File legal library materials in appropriate places when received by mail.
• Manage practical aspects of on-boarding and off-boarding staff, including meeting new hires in Silver Spring to provide them with agency laptops and equipment, preparing new hire/exiting employee paperwork, and general orientation (timesheets, expense reports, etc).
• Maintain agency’s existing Operations Manual, including updating to incorporate long-term remote work, paying particular attention to maintaining confidential communications with victims and survivors receiving services.
• Interact with vendors and staff to coordinate services and repairs including services necessary for SALI clients, such as telephone & internet, virtual private networks, laptops, cell phones, etc. This includes working with MCASA’s established tech support provider and ensuring staff are following tech protocols and that the vendor is responding to requests.
• Compile office supply requests and prepare orders for purchase. Ensure there is a sufficient reserve of supplies in order to provide SALI client services.
• Assist with distribution of supplies and outreach materials when they cannot be delivered directly to staff. This includes materials for survivors such as brochures and legal information.
• Confirm leave requests and provide information about approved leave to finance team for payroll.
• Coordinate interviewing process and paperwork including alerting appropriate management staff of applications, communicating with applicant and staff regarding scheduling, preparing interview questions, collecting notes regarding interviews and reference checks.
• Maintain job descriptions, resumes, and bios for staff, as well as submitting job postings for vacant positions.
• Assist with administration of benefits program including health, vision and dental insurance (for example, assisting with forms to change insurance plans). Assist with annual enrollment for health insurance and IWIF reports.
• Manage civil rights compliance documentation.
• Timesheet & Payroll report reconciliations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance & Operations Director or Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Associate Degree combined with relevant skills may qualify. Note that MCASA values life-experience and a variety of work backgrounds
• Problem-solving ability and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with different types of people using a flexible, patient, positive and responsive approach
• Knowledge of basic human resource practices
• Work experience, preferably including assisting co-workers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc), computer/networking functions
• Comfort with technology and related problem solving
• Proficiency in detail oriented work such as entering information on forms or online
• Ability to be in downtown Silver Spring promptly and occasionally unexpectedly
• Ability to travel occasionally within the State of Maryland, valid drivers license and good driving skills, access to a car
• Commitment to ending sexual violence
• Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations)

Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $21.50/hour, Full-time (may be at least 30 hours per week as negotiated)
Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance for employee (organization pays 80%), paid time off, flexible schedule.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment to Diversity
MCASA is an equal opportunity employer. Its policy of nondiscrimination means that all employment decisions will be based on merit and without regard to factors unrelated to job performance, such as ethnicity, creed, marital status, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical, emotional or mental capacity.

To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your name and position title in the subject. No phone calls, please.

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is Maryland’s sexual assault coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable.
We believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are encouraged to practice self-care and are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allows for flexible scheduling.
Employees are expected to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 90 minutes or live within the State of Maryland. While many job duties may be performed virtually, some are in person. This may include on-site meetings, meetings with stakeholders or community members, court proceedings, conferences, or other in-person events. Employees may choose to work in the MCASA offices subject to office availability and protocols.

Position Overview
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), an organization devoted to ending sexual violence, equity, and justice. SALI provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and technical assistance and training to professionals working with survivors.
SALI is seeking a full-time legal advocate (bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred); this position also has some administrative responsibilities related to law office management and provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and training & technical assistance to others working with survivors. Legal advocates report to the Senior Legal Advocate.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide high quality, culturally competent legal advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.
• Assist attorneys in representation of sexual assault survivors in a range of cases; these may include protective and peace orders, U-visa, family law, crime victim rights, education, employment and other cases.
• Increase SALI’s presence on social media and improve legal information available on MCASA’s agency-wide website.
• Coordinate and develop culturally competent outreach materials and arrange for appropriate translation of current SALI literature.
• Participate in forums and meetings relating to SALI activities.
• Conduct initial interviews (intakes) with survivors of sexual assault.
• Provide safety planning for survivors.
• Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials.
• Support effective agency communications including, for example, listservs, social media, e-newsletter, conference calls, etc.
• Collect data needed for grant reports, assist in preparation of grant applications and grant reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant objectives, goals, collection of data and reporting requirements.
• Assist in report preparation using SALI’s Legal Server database.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and working with legal interns.
• Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements.
• Comply with or assist others in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct (legal ethics).
• Such other duties as assigned by the Legal Services Director or Executive Director & Counsel.

Qualifications

• Commitment to ending sexual violence.
• Bachelor's degree required. Recent JDs considered only if committed to outreach and other responsibilities that may not fall under an attorney's usual duties AND committed to non-attorney position for significant period of time. Other responsibilities will include administrative tasks related to office management.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault or other power-based violence such as domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or stalking preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Performing arts or debating experience preferred. Ability to communicate in person, by phone, via email, and in writing required.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Spanish required.
• Access to a car and valid drivers license; this position requires travel within the State of Maryland. Out of state travel required 1-3 times annually.
• Skilled and enthusiastic about developing ways to share legal and general information via technology, including social media and website.
• Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations).

Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.
MCASA is committed to transparency and fairness in the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on education and work experience, victim services experience, and language skills. For attorneys, admission to practice law in Maryland is also considered. MCASA values a range of life and work experiences and encourages people to apply for positions they believe they are a good fit for even if there are aspects of the job that they will have to learn.
MCASA sets salary ranges being attentive to compensation levels throughout the agency and skill levels. The agency is mindful of the need to use objective criteria to ensure that new employees and current staff with similar credentials are paid fairly and the agency does not negotiate salaries with individual employees or applicants. MCASA does not consider prior salary history of applicants and requests that applicants omit this information from application materials.

MCASA’s current benefits include:

• 80% of health insurance premium (3 plans to choose from)
• 100% of vision and dental insurance premiums
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work, flexible hours, and supportive colleagues
• 40 hour work week including paid one hour lunches
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid vacation beginning at 10 days the first 12 months, increasing to 15 days the following year, with additional set increases over time
• Three additional floating holidays during the winter holiday season (12/15-1/7)
• Two personal days annually
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Other reasons you will love working at MCASA:
  - Organizational commitment to survivor justice, sexual assault prevention, and offender accountability
  - Organizational culture that is inclusive, supportive, and purposeful
  - Balance between individual and collaborative work
  - Professional development opportunities inside and outside the agency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies. In-person attendance for external meetings and court appearances may be required, and occasional in-person MCASA meetings are possible. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to available workspace. Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

EEOC statement
MCASA is an equal opportunity employer as required by law. Its policy of nondiscrimination means that all employment decisions will be based on merit and without regard to factors unrelated to job performance. 

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your name and position title in the subject.

Temporary for 4 – 6 months, extension possible.  Part-Time, 20-35 hours per week, negotiable.
This is a remote position requiring occasional travel within the state of Maryland. Workday availability is preferred.  Health insurance and prorated leave are offered.

Position Overview
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is looking for a temporary Finance Assistant to help support the agency and staff as we all work together to end sexual violence.

MCASA, a non-profit organization, is the recognized state anti-sexual assault coalition, and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable. MCASA includes the Sexual Assault Legal Institute, a statewide legal services project helping survivors throughout Maryland.

At MCASA, we believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are encouraged to practice self-care and are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allow for flexible scheduling.

MCASA’s temporary Finance Assistant will help support our daily financial operations for 4 – 6 months (extension possible).  Tasks include supporting accounting, payroll, grant finances, banking, and fiscal data management for the agency. This position is primarily remote, however, occasional travel within Maryland may be required and applicants should either live in Maryland or be able to travel to the office within about 90 minutes.  Reliable internet and cell phone services is required.  This position reports directly to MCASA’s Finance & Operations Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the verification, entering, and paying of bills, allocating as appropriate to grants.
• Assist in the entry of accounting information into QuickBooks as necessary, including vendor/employee information, deposits, and donations.
• Assist in the reporting of timesheet data to payroll vendor and recording of payroll into
• QuickBooks.
• Assist with financial aspects of grants.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries.
• Research banking options or other finance tools as directed.
• Develop skills needed to draft grant modification requests, including both numbers and narrative portions.
• Manage travel requests by verifying when funds are available, grant compliance and allocations.
• Assist with grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and applications.
• Assist with annual tiling of 1099s and other tax forms, and PCI certification.
• Provide support to Finance & Operations Director in gathering information and responses needed for annual audit.
• Assist with various financial tasks while other finance staff is on leave or otherwise unavailable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in when colleagues are not available or need assistance.
• Experience in accounting, payroll, or other discipline requiring working with numbers and advanced mathematic computational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Ability to communicate in person, by phone, via email, and in writing required.
• Patience and ability to draft written responses to government funder inquiries.
• Familiarity with federal and state financial grant management requirements preferred.
• Ability to consider and describe different options and approaches when problem solving.
• Experience in using QuickBooks Online for Non-Profits, Microsoft Excel, and database management.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work remotely (equipment is provided by agency).
• Availability to work the majority of hours scheduled each week during regular business hours Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Fluent in English.
• Equivalent experience. Associate Degree combined with relevant skills may qualify. Note that MCASA values life-experience and a variety of work backgrounds
• Problem-solving ability and the ability to multi-task

Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $24.00/hour, 20-35 hours per week as negotiated for 4 – 6 months.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance for employee (organization pays 80%), paid time off, flexible schedule.

MCASA is committed to transparency, fairness, and equity in the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on education and work experience, victim services experience, and language skills. MCASA values a range of life and work experiences and encourages people to apply for positions they believe they are a good fit for, even if there are aspects of the job that they will have to learn.

MCASA sets salary ranges being attentive to compensation levels throughout the agency, equity, and skill levels. The agency is mindful of the need to use objective criteria to ensure that new employees and current staff with similar credentials are paid fairly and the agency does not negotiate salaries with individual employees or applicants. MCASA does not consider prior salary history of applicants and requests that applicants omit this information from application materials.

MCASA’s current benefits include:

• 80% of health insurance premium (3 plans to choose from)
• 100% of vision and dental insurance premiums
• Flexible work environment, including remote work, flexible hours, and supportive colleagues
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Twelve paid holidays
• Prorated leave based on their regular schedule (for example, if a position is 20 hours per week, leave is 50% of standard full-time employees who receive paid vacation beginning at 10 days the first 12 months)
• Three additional floating holidays (prorated) during the winter holiday season (12/15-1/7)
• Two personal days annually (Or 1 personal day if working 20 hours)

Other reasons you will love working at MCASA:

• Organizational commitment to survivor justice, sexual assault prevention, and offender accountability
• Organizational culture that is inclusive, supportive, and purposeful
• Balance between individual and collaborative work
• Professional development opportunities inside and outside the agency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job is primarily remote with occasional travel to and from different locations within the State of Maryland.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies. In-person attendance for external meetings and court appearances may be required, and occasional in-person MCASA meetings are possible. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to available workspace.

EEOC statement
MCASA is an equal opportunity employer as required by law. Its policy of nondiscrimination means that all employment decisions will be based on merit and without regard to factors unrelated to job performance. 

To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Temporary Finance Assistant” and your name in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be considered as received and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Start date is as soon as possible.

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is Maryland’s sexual assault coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable.

We believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are encouraged to practice self-care and are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allows for flexible scheduling.

Employees are expected to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 90 minutes or live within the State of Maryland. While many job duties may be performed virtually, some are in person. This may include on-site meetings, meetings with stakeholders or community members, court proceedings, conferences, or other in-person events. Employees may choose to work in the MCASA offices subject to office availability and protocols.

Position Overview
SALI provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and technical assistance and training to professionals working with survivors. The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), an organization devoted to ending sexual violence, equity, and justice.

MCASA’s SALI is looking for a full-time attorney to focus on legal representation and policy work related to schools and student survivors and/or child survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Applicants should be passionate about anti-sexual violence work and eradicating discrimination in education. This position will focus on policy and practice in educational institutions, including colleges and universities, K-12, and technical schools, and/or increasing access to justice for survivors who were victimized when they were 17 years old or younger. The School Policy Staff Attorney will provide legal services to student survivors of sexual assault and assist in development and administration of SALI services, outreach, technical assistance, and training. This position works collaboratively  with MCASA’s training and outreach staff to ensure the needs of student survivors are addressed. The Children’s Staff Attorney will provide legal services to child survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse, including representation in both criminal and civil proceedings, referral to appropriate services, and safety planning. A significant portion of this position may be performed remotely. This position reports to a Senior Staff Attorney.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in efforts to improve systems responses to sexual violence in educational settings, including by:
  • encouraging appropriate institutional responses,
  • support peering advocates,
  • producing and performing training, and
  • sharing information to help end sexual violence and support survivors.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, with a focus on laws governing school response to sexual violence and sexual violence prevention
• Provide community outreach, technical assistance, and training pertaining to student survivors, violence prevention, underserved populations, reproductive justice, and related issues
• Provide high quality and trauma informed legal services to survivors of sexual assault, with a focus on student survivors and/or child survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Services include assessment and referral, legal consultation, and representation. Case types include Title IX administrative hearings, student misconduct administrative hearings, protective and peace order proceedings, victim compensation proceedings, victim/witness representation in criminal cases, representation in family court proceedings and other matters.
• Provide or assure provision of safety planning for survivors
• Maintain reasonable caseload in compliance with grant requirements and needs of office
• Review cases with SALI Senior Staff Attorney and seek assistance when needed
• Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials, including an established campus training series
• Cultivate relationships with college Title IX offices and other education professionals
• Participate in local Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)
• Collect data needed for grant reports or other reasons; assist in report preparation
• Assist in recruiting and supervision of legal interns and other SALI staff
• Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements
• Comply with Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct
• Such other duties as assigned by the Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Services Director, Associate Director, or Executive Director