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KAVI is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and advancing social justice.

KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Central Brooklyn by incorporating trauma-informed care, public health principles, and social work practices. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing nonprofit
organization. We seek to build a team composed of individuals who are willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think “out of the box.”

About Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI)

KAVI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and social justice. 

KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Brooklyn. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing nonprofit organization. We seek to build a team of individuals willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think “out of the box.” 

KAVI has run school programs since its start, addressing youth admitted to the Emergency Department with high-risk factors for violence. Our Sexual Violence Prevention program offers prevention and intervention using a trauma-informed approach, helping young people understand violence's impact and choose alternative behaviors. Since 2022, we have integrated social justice, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care into our curriculum to enhance our understanding of violence and support for youth.

About Sexual Violence Prevention & Project UNSILENCED

KAVI’s Sexual Violence Prevention program is the newest part of our initiatives. We develop community engagement activities that unite families and neighbors to discuss and take action on violence prevention. Our programs assist community members in advocating for youth, understanding and practicing restorative justice, and participating in collective healing. 

KAVI (Kings Against Violence Initiative)’s Project UNSILENCED is dedicated to eliminating sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in Brooklyn. Recognizing that gender-based violence is one of the most common forms of interpersonal violence, KAVI launched Project UNSILENCED as a continuation of its public health approach to community violence prevention. The program will combat SGBV through comprehensive relationship and sexual wellness education, connection to resources, and community engagement aimed at cultural narrative shifting, with longevity and network expansion among fellow anti-SGBV organizations built in to ensure the lasting reach of the program. 

Our Approach: 

Guided by our public health approach, positive youth development programs are an integral part of creating systemic and cultural change. Starting at the personal level, we meet young people where they are, provide them with an empowering curriculum and growth opportunities, and train them as civically engaged anti-SGBV leaders. Helping youth see themselves as agents of change and organizing consistent community engagement enables positive sexual and relational frameworks to echo throughout school and community cultures. Bringing vulnerable communities from the margins to center through a racial and gender justice framework, we support young people in shifting dominant narratives of sexual violence. KAVI is: 

• Community led 
• Trauma informed 
• Youth-centered & youth-driven 
• Culturally responsive 
• Intergenerational 

Job Description:

In this position, the Sexual Violence Prevention Program Assistant (SVPPA) will support the coordinator to provide a full range of services to those impacted by gender based violence, and their families. These services may include short-term crisis intervention, community referrals, orientation to gender based violence, education and more. The SVPPA will divide their time between the Restoration Plaza office and the larger community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Correspondence with internal team members and external partners and vendors.
• Assist with program-related administrative activities, including but not limited to, scheduling events, distributing information, tracking outcomes, maintaining program attendance, stipend & timesheet procedures, collaborator and partner follow ups, and managing program calendars and mailing lists.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate youth-centered workshops on sexual health and wellness  topics 
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of the SVP curriculum.
• Assist with community engagements, special activities, and events.
• Attend regular team building activities and meetings 
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all the participants.
• Assist in preparing documents and tracking data related to funder requirements (e.g., HRA, DOHMH, HUD), including census logs, rent ledgers, and occupancy reports.
• Take detailed and accurate meeting minutes for SVP team & collaboration meetings.
• Represent KAVI at external and internal meetings and events.
• Assist with special projects and perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Competencies 

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant nonprofit administrative experience, including program coordination, or similar administrative role.
• Able to engage and work with individuals and organizations of diverse backgrounds
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented, able to think creatively to address challenges and obstacles  
• Impeccable sense of professionalism and ability to positively represent the organization
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite & Zoom.
• Office experience, including data entry, typing & strong phone skills. 
• Excellent time management skills; the ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities. 
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust and respond to changing situations.  
• Interest in social and restorative justice, passion for serving communities

Preferred but not Required: 

• Familiarity with gender justice work and/or analysis
• Experience with community organizing 

Work Schedule/Location  

Hours: M-F, 20-25 hrs per week (some evenings and weekends required for programs and events, traveling may vary)

Location: KAVI’s Main Office: Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn, New York

How to Apply: Please send your resume to [email protected] and include “Sexual Violence Prevention Assistant” in the subject line. 

Compensation: $20-$25 per hour

KAVI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status,  ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. KAVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities  Act.