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Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower girls and young women, ages 12–29, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking to exit the commercial sex industry and develop to their full potential. GEMS' is the only nonprofit organization in New York State to provide specialized services to young women and girls who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation with counseling, crisis housing, life skills training, job training and health care with consistent support and viable opportunities for positive change.
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Survivors and women of color are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!
Part-Time Everyday Living Mentor
Position Summary: The Part-Time Everyday Living Mentor is responsible for the operations of the home and creating a family-like atmosphere that supports the development and trauma needs of each resident. Everyday Living Mentors perform their duties relatively free from direct supervision and need to behave in a professional manner at all times. This position is focused primarily upon serving the youth of the program through advancing the mission of the organization. While working within a home team schedule, staff will be required to be flexible within the seven day a week needs of the GEMS TIL residents of the 24-hour therapeutic residential facility and be on call every few weeks based on the crisis schedule.
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Support Services Coordinator
Position Summary: The Support Services Coordinator is responsible for working directly with runaway and homeless youth, specializing in sexually exploited and trafficked young women, ages 16-29. The Support Services Coordinator is responsible for providing counseling, comprehensive case management and advocacy services. They serve not only as case managers, but as advocate, ally, counselor, and a support system for young women in crisis. The Support Services Coordinator will be an essential part of the Support Services Team and overall GEMS community.
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Support Services Coordinator / Housing Specialist
Position Summary: The Support Services Coordinator/ Housing Specialist is responsible for working directly with runaway and homeless youth, specializing in sexually exploited and trafficked young women, ages 16-29. The Support Services Coordinator/ Housing Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, comprehensive case management and advocacy services with a specialization in housing placement. They serve not only as case managers, but as advocate, ally, counselor, and a support system for young women in crisis. The Support Services Coordinator/ Housing Specialist will be an essential part of the Support Services Team and overall GEMS community.
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Educational Initiative Coordinator
Position Summary: The Educational Initiative Coordinator is responsible for structuring and implementing specific education development programming within GEMS. The Educational Initiative Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the program, planning related events and activities, and providing education/vocation-related case management.
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Employment Coordinator
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Residential Support Services Coordinator
Position Summary: The Residential Support Services Coordinator is responsible for working directly with runaway and homeless Youth, specializing in sexually exploited and trafficked young women, ages 16-29. The Residential Support Services Coordinator is responsible for providing counseling, comprehensive case management and advocacy services in our residences. They serve not only as case manager, but as advocate, ally, counselor, and a support system for young women in crisis. The Residential Support Services Coordinator is an essential part of the Residential Team and overall GEMS community.
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Grants Writer (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Position Summary: The Grants Writer is responsible for the full project management of GEMS’ granting efforts. This includes managing and expanding the prospect list and grants pipeline so that GEMS can meet the needs of existing funders and secure new funding for the future. Flexible work hours 25-30 hours a week. The option of full-time is also available.
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Development and Communications Director
Position Summary: The Development Director is responsible for the development and implementation of all initiatives to increase financial support and organizational awareness. The Development Director oversees all aspects of the organization’s fundraising plans and ensures the effective design, development and implementation of all external communication, including GEMS social media platform, media and public relations initiatives. The right candidate can develop and execute a well thought out development plan, bring creative and innovative ideas to fundraising, while juggling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced and growing organization. Most critically, the Development Director carries out their role with a clear and consistent sense of organizational mission and values, and a strong commitment to integrity and accountability to the girls and young women served.
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Training Manager
Position Summary: The Training Manager will manage training activities both internally and externally. In collaboration with the Training Director, the Training Manager will be responsible for assessing the training needs of the organization in order to support and expand the training department, training programs, and training best practices to attend to issues and needs supported by GEMS. The Training Manager will also use project management skills to ensure that all trainings are administered effectively. This position has the possibility of working remotely or partially remotely.
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Director of Operations
Position Summary: GEMS is seeking a dynamic and talented individual to step into the newly created Director of Operations position at the agency. The Director of Operations' primary duties will be to manage and support daily operations and administration, and to act as a strategic thought partner with the CEO during a time of significant organizational growth and development. Responsible for collaborating with the CEO to actively promote the mission of the organization externally and to maximize the potential impact of key partnerships and opportunities, the Director of Operations will focus on office management, human resources, technology, performance management and program site needs. With guidance from the CEO, the Director of Operations will work collaboratively with the senior management team, which includes a CEO and a CFO to develop and implement effective systems in fundraising, finance and operations, program, and external relations. In keeping with the mission of the organization, the Director of Operations will interact with girls and young women in GEMS’ programs, participate in creating and sustaining an empowering environment and will serve as a leader in the effort to foster a community of compassion and support among members and staff.
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Grants Project Coordinator
Position Summary: The Grants Project Coordinator is responsible for the full project management of GEMS’ granting efforts. This includes managing and expanding the prospect list and grants pipeline so that GEMS can meet the needs of existing funders and secure new funding for the future. The Grants Project Coordinator will be a part of a supportive and collaborative development team and support as needed for donor and advocacy events.
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