Education and Program Coordinator

Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin

Education and Program Coordinator

Organizational Overview

Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin, INC (CACWI) is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides technical assistance and support to Wisconsin’s sixteen Child Advocacy Centers, as well as multidisciplinary teams around the state. Child Advocacy Centers coordinate a neutral, trauma-informed, child-focused investigation in cases of suspected child maltreatment.

Mission:

To enhance Wisconsin’s response to child maltreatment by guiding statewide leadership and facilitating meaningful access to Child Advocacy Center and multidisciplinary team services.

Vision:

We envision a state with safe, healthy, and resilient children and families supported by a strong network of child maltreatment professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish short and long-term goals aligned with the mission.
• Organize all aspects of virtual and in-person trainings related to child maltreatment offered by CACWI, including the WI CAN training program.
• Provide technical support to training participants and speakers during educational programming.
• Complete continuing education credit applications and certificates.
• Maintain all needed documentation for trainings and CACWI activities including attendance reports, evaluations, and other relevant documentation.
• Communicate with and support membership needs.
• Update two websites (WordPress) as needed.
• Build and maintain a communication hub and resource library for CACs and MDT members.
• Develop and send out weekly newsletter for CAC’s and MDT members and manage mailing lists.
• Design materials related to trainings (e.g., flyers, brochures).
• Exhibit polite and professional communication whenever representing the company.
• Track data needed for grant reporting in an organized, accessible and timely manner.
• Complete grant reports before deadlines; collaborate on revisions if needed.
• Support all aspects of statewide peer review program, including scheduling and related communication.
• Design evaluation surveys to assess training impact and stakeholder needs; analyze results to inform program improvements.
• Process all aspects of scholarship awards including award letters, expense reports, ensure adherence to grant requirements, and submit to accountant by deadlines.
• Provide support to the Executive Director in achieving organizational operations and activities.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe, Fresh Desk, Survey Monkey.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Zoom, Zoom Webinar, Microsoft Teams, and online software platforms.
• Excellent professional communication and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Canva and/or graphic design.
• Experience with WordPress and/or HTML.
• Demonstrates independent initiative by proactively identifying tasks and completing responsibilities without prompting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the field of child maltreatment (e.g., investigation, prosecution, victim advocacy).
• Event planning.
• Trained in forensic interviewing.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This is a full-time position with a primarily remote work structure; occasional in-person attendance is required for trainings, meetings, or events.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional travel within Wisconsin may be required.
• May involve lifting and transporting training materials (up to 25 lbs).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Employment Terms

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will comply with all applicable Wisconsin wage laws and federal standards. The starting salary for this position is $56,000, with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and fingerprints.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin, INC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.