Thank you for your interest in working for the Advocacy Center and supporting survivors in our community. Below are the paid positions which are currently available. This page is updated regularly so please check back for the most up to date information.
To apply for a position, please review the qualifications and benefits in the full job posting. Then submit two separate documents (in MS Word or PDF format only)
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
For Education positions, send documents as two separate attachments in an email to edjobs@actompkins.org
For all other positions, send documents as two separate attachments in an email to jobs@actompkins.org
Available Positions (updated 8.23.23):
Position Title: Finance Director
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week)
Salary: $63,900-$76,680 depending on experience. Generous financial contribution towards our cafeteria health benefits program (includes medical, dental and/or dependant care expense reimbursements.)
Our progressive social service agency seeks a full time Finance Director to oversee all aspects of the finance department to include projections and modeling of the agency budget, and general finance and accounting duties to ensure financial success of the organization. This position is responsible for quarterly vouchers and closings and annual budget work and with preparation for the annual audit and tax return. This position oversees a Finance Manager in carrying out accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax payments and tax filings. Additionally, this position prepares for and works in conjunction with fiscal auditors as well as preparing monthly fiscal statements to the Board of Directors.
Read the full job posting: Finance Director
Position Title: Data and Quality Assurance Manager
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week)
Salary: $19.43-$21.37 hour depending on experience. Generous financial contribution towards our cafeteria health benefits program (includes medical, dental and/or dependant care expense reimbursements.)
Our progressive social services agency seeks a Data and Quality Assurance Manager who will help us ensure that we are representing the services we provide to the community and meeting funding requirements through the accurate collection and oversight of data. The Data and Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for the oversight of agency service data and efficient and accurate reporting for internal, local, state and federal grants. The Data and Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for timely and accurate submission of data and workflow processes related to data collection and will
oversee the continual improvement of data collection systems, processes and policies including quality assurance processes and will conduct quality assurance reviews on database entries in order to meet agency and funding expectations. This is an in person position that has the possibility of some remote hours once training is complete.
Our Ideal Candidate
● Enjoys collaboration and also works effectively alone.
● Is task oriented, enjoys checking things off a list, and is able to easily switch
between various platforms, software and databases.
● Has a proven ability to learn new platforms quickly and easily.
● Has a numbers mindset and a passion for timeliness, deadlines, and accurate data.
● Likes detail, accuracy, protocol and deadlines.
● Will honor the work that has come before them and use their unique perspective,
talents and insights to accomplish things we have not yet imagined
Read the full job posting: Data & Quality Assurance Manager
Position: Community Educator
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week). Variable schedule required to accommodate frequent evening and weekend events. Primarily in person; partial remote hours negotiable.
Salary: $17.64 – $18.87 hour depending on experience, with a $.50 hourly increase after the 6 month provisional employment period is successfully completed. Generous time off & health benefits.
The Community Educator will build on existing partnerships to strengthen agency collaborations with community agencies and groups; represent the agency on county coalitions; coordinate Awareness Month activities, Take Back The Night, volunteer projects, and fundraisers; promote our services through digital and printed materials; and provide educational materials and programs related to sexual assault, child sexual abuse, stalking, and domestic/dating violence. Our Community Educator also co-facilitates agency psycho-educational groups.
An ideal candidate for our Community Educator position is genuinely invested in working with community members to create a safer, more supportive county. They understand some of the complexities and challenges facing survivors of domestic and sexual violence and driven to learn more. They have experience teaching adult learners and planning large scale events. They will prioritize projects that are survivor-centered, anti-racist and anti-oppressive. They honor the work that has been done before them and will use their unique perspective, talents and insights to inspire us to accomplish things we have not yet imagined.
Read the full job posting: Community Educator
Position: Staff Attorney, Legal Services Program
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week).
Salary: $68,250.00 – $81,900.00 depending on experience. Generous time off & health benefits.
Reports To: Director of Programming
Our progressive social service agency seeks a qualified Staff Attorney for our Legal Services Program. The Staff Attorney will provide trauma informed legal representation and consultation for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Family Court matters, matrimonial proceedings, and other civil legal matters as necessary. The person in this position will work as part of a team with staff advocates to ensure that victims receive appropriate legal services. The Staff Attorney will provide consultations to staff advocates on civil legal matters as necessary.
An ideal candidate for our Staff Attorney position will find reward in helping survivors of domestic violence and their children as they seek a life free from violence. They are committed to providing high quality legal services to clients in a variety of civil matters and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience. They approach their work from a survivor centered lens which is trauma informed, anti-racist and anti-oppressive, and are comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
Read the full job posting: Staff Attorney
Position: Domestic Violence Advocate
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week). After Hours On Call Requirement: Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes from home.
Salary: $17.34-$18.55 hr depending on experience with a $.50 hourly increase after the 6
month provisional employment period is successfully completed. After hours pay (average of 4-5 shifts monthly) provides an additional average $2,500 annually.
Our Domestic Violence Advocates provide support, advocacy and case management services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. For survivors who choose to utilize the legal system, the Domestic Violence Advocate may help them file for Orders of Protection and accompany them to meetings with law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as to any necessary court proceedings. The person in this position will attend bi-monthly multidisciplinary team case meetings working collaboratively with community partners and regularly attends the Tompkins County Integrated Domestic Violence Court with and on behalf of domestic violence survivors. Services are provided individually and through support groups.
An ideal candidate for our Domestic Violence Advocate position will find reward in helping survivors of domestic violence and their children as they seek a life free from violence. They will understand the complexities and challenges of domestic violence as they provide trauma informed services. They will be able to respond calmly to crisis situations and will be able to navigate complicated situations. They will be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
Read the full job posting: DV Advocate
Position: Supportive Housing Advocate
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week). After Hours On Call Requirement: Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes from home.
Salary: $17.34-$18.55 hr depending on experience with a $.50 hourly increase after the 6
month provisional employment period is successfully completed. After hours pay (average of 4-5
shifts monthly) provides an additional average $2,500 annually.
The Supportive Housing Advocate will provide case management, support, and advocacy services to people that are participating in our permanent supportive housing program (.5 of position) for domestic violence survivors as well as residents in our nine-bed confidential domestic violence safe dwelling who are seeking safe housing (.5 of position). The Supportive Housing Advocate will help residents/families build resources that can support future economic security as well as assist with connecting with resources for rent, security deposits, utility setup, relocation costs, and household needs. They will also assist with daily functions at the safe dwelling as needed.
An ideal candidate for our Supportive Housing Advocate position will find reward in helping survivors of domestic violence and their children as they seek a life free from violence. They will understand the complexities and challenges of domestic violence as they provide trauma informed services. They will feel comfortable meeting with survivors in their homes. They will be able to respond calmly to crisis situations and will be able to navigate complicated situations. They will be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
Read the full job posting: Supportive Housing Advocate