Employment Opportunities

Operations Specialist

Part time, 20 hr/week

Please send resume and cover letter to admin@hopeworksvt.org

Job Description

H.O.P.E. Works is seeking an organized and independent team member to serve as a part-time Operations Specialist. Working alongside Victim Advocates and with the Executive Director, the Operations Specialist will be responsible for maintaining internal and external communications, assisting with annual fundraising, and organizing the administration of the office. The ideal candidate has experience with office administration, reporting, and trauma-informed work. Salary starts at $25/hr. This position is a hybrid 20 hours/week role with a combination of remote and in-office time in Burlington.

Qualifications

Background in non-profit work is a plus. Microsoft Office software and Google Suite proficiency. Excellent organizational skills required. Experience juggling multiple details in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills required. Experience with trauma-informed practice preferred. 

General Responsibilities

Maintain internal and external communications, including:

  • Online posting (Instagram, Front Porch Forum, Seven Days, Website)

  • Constant Contact newsletters and updates

  • Communication between programs

Assist H.O.P.E. Works annual fundraising plan, including:

  • Work with Executive Director to identify new, diverse funding sources

  • Annual Appeal Reporting

  • Donation Acknowledgement 

Organize the administration of the office, including:

  • Implement and maintain system for tracking victim assistance

  • Field incoming requests from general inbox

  • Manage routine data reporting

Internship Opportunities

We offer internships to undergraduate students, graduate students, and other interested community members. Internships are often unpaid.

Hotline

Description of position: Hotline volunteers cover shifts on HOPE Works’ 24-hour hotline to offer emotional support, information, and options to survivors of sexual violence and other callers. All hotline volunteers receive HOPE Works volunteer training, as well as Crisis Worker Certification, in order to better provide trauma informed support and effective referrals to survivors and their loved ones. This is a remote position, that can also be paired with any of our existing internships in need of additional required hours.

Required Competencies/General Requirements:

· Completion of our Hotline and Volunteer Training.

· Has an ability to maintain confidentiality and is dedicated to helping end sexual violence.  

For more information and opportunities, please feel free to contact volunteers@hopeworksvt.org

Sexual Violence Awareness Month Internship

SVAM internship positions are full for 2025. Please check back in next year for SVAM 2026!

Description of position: This internship is focused on all aspects of coordinating, marketing, and implementing events and activities for the month of April - Sexual Violence Awareness Month. This intern will work under the Advocacy Program Manager and Training, Outreach, & Prevention Education Specialist and Victims Advocates to plan awareness opportunities for Chittenden County. Also, this intern will be asked to be present at various community meetings leading up to April to market events, work on new initiatives targeting underserved populations, and build ongoing relationships with social service agencies.

Required Competencies/General Requirements:

  • Must be comfortable with the extroverted needs of outreach (ability to make phone calls, reach out to businesses, etc.)

  • Experience with various social media platforms

  • Command of Google Drive, including docs, sheets, and calendar.

  •  Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

  • Must be available some nights and weekends, especially in April.

For more information and opportunities, please feel free to contact admin@hopeworksvt.org