Training Project Coordinator

Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

STAR is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Training Project Coordinator to coordinate and manage specialized training initiatives funded through a three-year federal grant. The Coordinator will serve as the primary project coordinator, working closely with the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) providers, community partners, and STAR leadership to ensure training activities are effectively implemented and responsive to the communities STAR serves. This is a grant-funded, time-limited position supported for a three-year project period and works closely with law enforcement.

The Coordinator will oversee project timelines and deliverables, coordinate project partners, facilitate an interdisciplinary training implementation team, maintain records and documentation, collect and report performance data, collaborate with external evaluators, and assist with grant reporting and compliance. The role also helps ensure training incorporates culturally and linguistically appropriate perspectives and reflects current best practices. The position requires travel throughout STAR's service area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, criminal justice, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of professional experience in program coordination, project management, or training implementation.
• Experience organizing or facilitating interdisciplinary teams or committees.
• At least one year of experience providing direct crisis intervention and/or survivor advocacy.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice field and understanding of crisis services for survivors of sexual trauma.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing, data management, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to STAR's mission and survivor-centered approach, and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Ability to successfully complete required background and hospital clearances, required sexual violence training, and STAR's full background investigation, including criminal history check and fingerprinting.
• Valid driver's license and working, insured vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout STAR's service area.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables.
• Serve as a central point of contact among project partners, including OVW, TTA providers, community partners, and STAR leadership.
• Facilitate an interdisciplinary training implementation team.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Collect and report performance data.
• Collaborate with external evaluators.
• Assist with grant reporting and compliance.
• Help ensure training activities incorporate culturally and linguistically appropriate perspectives and reflect current best practices.
• Travel throughout STAR's service area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level