NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

Deadline: March 21st, 2010

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter is currently hiring for a full time contract position. This is a one year contract.

We are a women-only feminist collective, active in Vancouver since 1973.

We are looking for energetic women who are not afraid to mop the floor, sit with a woman through a pelvic exam or advocate to a police officer, sometimes all in the same day. You will do a combination of work required to operate a 24 hour rape crisis centre and a shelter for battered women with their children. We are a feminist organization run by a collective. In addition to a rape crisis centre and shelter we provide support education action groups, recruit and train volunteers, raise money and initiate public discussion about sexist violence. You will adapt quickly to this unique job situation which will require the best of your empathy skills, thinking skills and determination to be someone who makes a difference. You will be challenged and supported to think and act effectively on behalf of raped, sexually assaulted and battered women.

Skills we are looking for include basic office skills, ability to quickly get informed about social services, community services, current events. You can think and speak independently and apply your knowledge effectively. You will have an informed opinion and you will assist your co-workers (volunteer and paid) to do their best work.

Credentials will only be valued as much as work experience.

We are especially, but not only, interested in applications from First Nations Women, Working Class Women, and Women of Colour.

How to Apply:

Apply by fax to the attention of the hiring committee at 604.876.8450 or email your resume and cover letter to us at jobs@rapereliefshelter.bc.ca

We thank those who send in resumes. Please be advised that we will only be able to contact those applicants we choose for shortlisting.

Deadline for submissions March 21st, 2010