Samaritan Village, Inc. Culture and Talent Specialist Orlando, FL · Contractor Company website

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The mission of Samaritan Village, Inc. is to provide a safe place where women who have recovered from sex trafficking can heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and take back their lives to become catalysts for change in their communities. Our vision is to see all communities where women are free from sexual exploitation and are being restored to wholeness in Christ. We are a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2009. This position will allow you to be part of a team and mission that deeply impacts the lives of survivors in Orlando and beyond. You will be working closely on a team and with staff who care. Prepare to have fun, work hard, and be a catalyst for change!

JOB TITLE 

CULTURE AND TALENT SPECIALIST

TYPE 

CONTRACT (Part-Time or Project-Based)

SUPERVISOR 

Executive Director 

SALARY / RATE 

Maximum of $70 per hour, based on experience, 20-40 hours per month

LOCATION 

Central Florida (Hybrid/On-Site as needed)

HR CONTACT 

[email protected]

ABOUT US 

The mission of Samaritan Village, Inc. is to provide a safe place where sexually trafficked women can heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and take back their lives to become catalysts for change in their communities. Our vision is to see all communities where women are free from sexual exploitation and are being restored to wholeness in Christ. We are a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The CULTURE AND TALENT SPECIALIST is a strategic, contract-based role responsible for cultivating a healthy mission-aligned organizational culture while strengthening talent systems across Samaritan Village. This position focuses on people development, leadership cultivation, and trauma-informed workplace practices, ensuring staff are equipped, supported, and aligned to deliver high-quality, survivor-centered care. 

The CULTURE AND TALENT SPECIALIST integrates human resources, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance, while intentionally building a culture rooted in Christ-centeredness, Courage, Community, and Compassion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Culture Development & Leadership Growth

• Design and implement strategies that strengthen a trauma-informed, survivor-centered organizational culture
• Facilitate leadership development initiatives for supervisors and emerging leaders
• Coach managers on effective supervision, communication, and team engagement
• Promote staff wellness, retention, and resilience practices (including secondary trauma support)
• Lead culture assessments and recommend improvements aligned with Samaritan Village’s mission and values

Human Resources Oversight 

• Develop and refine HR systems, policies, and procedures aligned with nonprofit and Florida employment standards
• Manage and maintain employee policies and procedures handbook.
• Provide guidance to leadership on HR best practices, workforce planning, and organizational structure
• Support performance management processes, including evaluations and professional development planning
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across programs and departments
• Establish and maintain accurate, confidential employee records in accordance with legal and organizational standard
• Manage payroll and employee benefits, including accrued PTO, health plan, insurance, transportation benefits, and other benefits as appropriate.

Recruitment & Staffing 

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview processes
• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and workforce strategies
• Develop hiring processes that prioritize mission alignment, cultural fit, and trauma-informed competencies
• Strengthen pipelines for diverse, qualified candidates, including those with lived experience where appropriate

Onboarding & Training

• Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding experience that integrates mission, culture, and compliance
• Ensure all new hires complete required trainings (e.g., DCF, HIPAA, trauma-informed care, human trafficking curriculum)
• Coordinate ongoing staff development and training plans, including leadership pathways
• Track and maintain training compliance in collaboration with program leadership

Employee Relations

• Serve as a neutral, trusted resource for staff grievances, concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace challenges
• Support leadership in addressing performance issues through a trauma-informed, corrective, and restorative approach
• Develop systems that promote employee engagement, feedback, and recognition
• Reinforce professional boundaries and ethical conduct aligned with Samaritan Village’s Code of Conduct
• Offboarding

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to uphold the Christ-Centered principles and support the Vision, Mission and Values of Samaritan Village, Inc.
• Excellent communication skills, both internal to the organization and with external partners, in writing and verbally
• Proven ability to build and nurture a diverse, respectful, and positive working environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse Board of Directors
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant advanced credentials, including Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Business Administration
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification preferred but not required
• 3-5+ years of experience in HR, talent development, or organizational culture (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and/or experience working in human services environments strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity within the office and using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts