The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) is a not-for profit organization that works toward breaking the cycle of domestic violence through the actions of advocacy, awareness, community engagement, education, and safe housing. We operate Jessie’s House (a 35 bed all-gender emergency shelter) and Eileen’s Place (a 3-unit second stage transitional housing program). We are committed to creating inclusivity, diversity, and equity for our employees and the community we serve.
The Senior Manager, Programs and Community Impact plays an integral role in driving the mission, vision and values of JMMF. Working Collaboratively with employees, funders, communities of practice and stakeholders.
This position oversees all aspects of client service delivery, community-based programs, public education, and evaluation. Ensuring a high standard of service delivery incorporating emerging innovative research and evidence-based practices.
This leadership role demands excellent project management skills, crisis intervention experience, and high-level collaboration abilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills adaptable to various audiences. As a key leader, you will be responsible for advancing JMMF’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.
As a Leadership Team member, you will drive strategic goals for each program under your purview. You’ll work closely with program staff and leaders to ensure efficiency, provide employee support and coaching, and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
This position requires overseeing multiple programs of varying sizes, with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between colonization, gender-based violence, gender equality, marginalized communities, and systemic barriers.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Insight into Historical Context: A deep understanding of how colonization has contributed to gender-based violence and perpetuated systemic inequalities.
- Knowledge of Effective Prevention Strategies: Familiarity with strategies that empower women and engage male allies in prevention efforts.
- Awareness of Unique Challenges: Recognition of the specific obstacles faced by marginalized survivors of intimate partner violence and the necessity for culturally informed approaches.
- Understanding of Anti-Oppression Work: A commitment to anti-oppression practices as a fundamental aspect of sexual and domestic violence prevention.
- Ability to Address Systemic Barriers: Insight into systemic barriers that hinder effective responses to gender-based violence.
This deep sector knowledge will enable the successful candidate to develop and execute both longterm strategies to combat gender-based violence and short-term crisis management plans while ensuring culturally sensitive and effective service delivery.
Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.
More information on JMMF: jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com/work-with-us