CONTRACT POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Public Policy Advisory Committee Coordinator
(This position is part-time, averaging eight-hours per week for the months of November through April, although the hours will not be evenly divided. The months of January through April will require more hours and the work may continue into May.)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Director
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
With direct supervision from the Executive Director, the Public Policy Advisory Committee Coordinator will staff the Public Policy Advisory Committee meetings and coordinate the Hawaii State Coalition Against DomesticViolence (HSCADV) legislative activities.
The Public Policy Advisory Committee Coordinator will maintain the philosophical and programmatic integrity of the organization consistent with the mission of the HSCADV and the battered women’s movement.
SCHEDULE:
Hours will vary in accordance with job demands but should average eight hours per week over the six-month period of November through April.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of the dynamics of family violence, the civil and criminal justice systems as they apply to violence against women, feminist principles, and consensus decision making; training and/or experience in project management; organizational, managerial, and administrative skills; good written and verbal communication skills including proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage; the ability to do word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases on an IBM compatible computer; and the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision are required.
DUTIES:
The Public Policy Advisory Committee Coordinator will participate in public policy efforts directed at educating, informing, and raising awareness with public officials for the purpose of changing state and local laws, policies, and practices related to domestic violence, by serving as a resource to the Hawaii State Legislature in defining problems and making recommendations for remedies in domestic violence related issues by:
1. Coordinating HSCADV Public Policy Advisory Committee (PPAC) meetings, including scheduling and sending meeting/conference call notices, and producing and distributing meeting notes;
2. Securing research on legislative issues from other state’s laws, research studies, and other sources;
3. Scheduling and attending meetings with Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, as well as other members of the
State House and Senate;
4. Organizing a legislative breakfast to introduce the HSCADV bill package, illicit feedback, and answer questions from Legislators and their staff;
5. Obtaining and disseminating (to PPAC members) hearing notices for the Judiciary, Social Services, Health, Finance and other relevant committees;
6. Organizing and keeping a history of legislative materials;
7. Drafting HSCADV testimony and presenting it in person when needed;
8. Tracking bills and issuing status reports and regular updates to Public Policy Advisory Committee members, and others upon request;
9. Maintaining contact with Committee clerks, with face-to-face meetings if needed, to keep up-to-date with what is happening and anticipated;
10. Providing Public Policy Advisory Committee members with:
a. “Speaking Points” for each bill,
b. Regular updates as information is learned (particularly decisions and pending decisions), and
c. Status reports at the beginning of session, at crossover, and at the end of the session.
(Note: Member Programs can make arrangements to receive their own hearing notices for early and consistent notification. Copies of bills can be downloaded from the state website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
d. Drafting and distributing a letter of support, which member agencies can sign if they do not wish to participate in the legislative process, but want HSCADV to speak on their behalf.
e. Represent the HSCADV and the positions of the PPAC at SR-10 meetings.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS: Valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is occasionally required to drive. The employee is required to use their personal vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified applicant or qualified employee to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Location: Honolulu
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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