Advocacy Director

1. Team Leadership & Administrative Supervision

• Provide administrative supervision to the Community Supports team, including Community 
Advocates and GBV program staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings and individual supervision sessions to ensure clear 
communication, staff support, and alignment with program goals.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to team members in their service delivery, helping staff 
navigate complex cases and apply best practices.
• Foster a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and psychologically safe team environment 
that reflects the communities served.
• Facilitate team collaboration and communication across the Community Supports program to 
promote cohesion and shared purpose.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to the professional development of community 
support services staff, identifying growth opportunities and addressing performance concerns in 
coordination with the CEO.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training for Advocacy team members, including ensuring 
completion of the required 40-hour DV/SA advocate certification.

2. Program Oversight & Service Quality

• Provide strategic and operational direction for all Advocacy program services, including crisis 
response, safety planning, case management, legal advocacy, and systems navigation.
• Ensure services are survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in anti-oppressive, 
culturally responsive frameworks appropriate for South Asian, Indo-Caribbean, and Afghan 
communities.
• Conduct regular case reviews to maintain service quality, monitor complex cases, and provide 
guidance on high-risk situations.
• Develop and update program protocols, service workflows, and standard operating procedures 
in alignment with best practices and legal mandates.
• Ensure all client documentation is accurate, confidential, and maintained in accordance with 
organizational and legal standards.

3. Grant Funding, Compliance & Reporting

• Secure grant funding to sustain and expand GBV and Community Supports programming, 
including identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and cultivating funder 
relationships.
• Ensure adherence to agency and grant policies and procedures across all program activities and 
staff practice.
• Oversee data collection, case management system integrity, and timely and accurate reporting 
for grants and organizational leadership.
• Collaborate with the CEO and development staff on grant budgets, funder reports, and 
stewardship of existing grant awards.
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including 
Minnesota DV/SA statutes and funder requirements.
• Monitor program budgets in coordination with the Financial Director and ensure responsible use 
of program resources.

4. Community Partnerships & Systems Advocacy

• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with shelters, hospitals, courts, law enforcement 
agencies, legal aid organizations, schools, and other community stakeholders.
• Represent SEWA-AIFW in local and statewide coalitions, task forces, and collaborative initiatives 
focused on DV/GBV prevention and response.
• Advocate for systemic change and culturally competent services within partner systems on 
behalf of the communities SEWA-AIFW serves.
• Lead and support community education efforts, including training for partner organizations, 
workshops, and public awareness campaigns.

5. Organizational Leadership & CEO Support

• Serve as a key member of SEWA-AIFW’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, 
organizational culture, and cross-program collaboration.
• Design and implement program evaluation frameworks to track outcomes, measure impact, and 
support continuous quality improvement.
• Provide regular program updates, data summaries, and recommendations to the CEO, as 
needed.
• Represent the organization’s GBV programming externally, including at community events, 
media engagements, and advocacy forums.
• Support a culture of learning, accountability, and mission alignment across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Public Health, or a related field 
required; Master’s degree (MSW, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Preferred 5–7 years of experience in DV/GBV advocacy, social services, or a related field, with at 
least 2–3 years in a supervisory or program leadership role.
• Demonstrated deep commitment to ending gender-based violence and a strong understanding 
of its intersections with race, immigration status, culture, and socioeconomic factors.
• Proven ability to provide administrative supervision and develop multidisciplinary teams in 
trauma-informed and culturally responsive settings.
• Experience securing grant funding, including writing proposals and managing funder 
relationships.
• Strong knowledge of local and national DV/GBV resources, systems, and legal frameworks, 
including orders for protection, mandated reporting, and victim confidentiality laws.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection, and grant compliance reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to 
facilitate team collaboration and navigate complex situations with survivors, staff, and external 
partners.
• 40-hour DV/SA advocate certification required (or willingness to complete within 90 days of 
hire).
• Familiarity with immigrant and refugee communities, particularly South Asian and Afghan 
populations, strongly preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in South Asian languages encouraged.
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $78,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.

Founded in 2004, SEWA-AIFW is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing “Total Family 
Wellness.” The organization serves individuals from South Asian countries, the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, and newly arrived Afghan evacuees.

Mission: To promote total family wellness for South Asian families in Minnesota.

Services: SEWA-AIFW offers a range of services, including:

• Health Initiatives: Free clinics, chronic disease management, mental health support, and 
nutritional consultations.
• Women’s Programs: Domestic violence prevention, support groups, legal aid, and monthly 
curated socials.
• LGBTQ+ Support: Advocacy, pride events, and peer support.
• Men’s Programs: Monthly curated sessions addressing social issues in the community.
• Youth Programs: Activities, podcasts, and the Brown Breakfast Club.
• Senior Support: SNAP, in-home care, and social engagement.
• Economic Development: Job placement and career support, small business development.
• New Americans Programs: Translation services, legal and medical support, digital literacy, and 
financial aid.
• Civic Engagement & Research: Addressing public issues, government relations, and research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

SEWA-AIFW strives to build a healthier, more connected South Asian community.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@sewa-aifw.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**This position is contingent on availability of grant funding. **