*Communications Associate Sought by Stop Prisoner Rape*

Stop Prisoner Rape (SPR), an international human rights organization that
seeks to end sexual violence in all forms of detention, is hiring a
Communications Associate. SPR has three core goals for its work: to engender
policies that ensure institutional accountability for sexual violence behind
bars; to change society's attitudes toward prisoner rape; and to promote
access to resources for survivors of this type of violence. With its
headquarters in Los Angeles, SPR recently opened an East Coast office in
Washington, DC that primarily focuses on the organization's federal
initiatives. The Communications Associate will be based in the Washington,
DC office, while maintaining regular contact with West Coast colleagues.

Job description:
. Develop and oversee the implementation of strategic communications
campaigns.
. Conduct human rights reporting, including face-to-face interviews
with
inmates.
. Strengthen and maintain SPR's profile as a leading human rights
organization.
. Cultivate relationships with press contacts.

Qualifications:
. Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
. Degree in journalism, public policy, communications or related
field.
. Minimum 2-4 years of professional experience in journalism,
communications, or advocacy.
. Commitment to protecting human rights for all people and comfort
with
discussing sexual violence issues.
. Ability to multi-task under deadlines, perform complex analytical
work, and advance organizational views authoritatively.
. Ability to supervise assistants and interns.
. Spanish language skills highly desirable.

Activities will include but are not limited to:
. Write press releases, letters-to-the-editor, and guest opinion
editorials.
. Respond to press queries and requests for information; serve as an
educational resource for journalists; arrange interviews for Executive
Director and other SPR spokespersons.
. Contact editors, reporters, and producers to spur coverage of SPR's
programs and positions.
. Maintain press lists and human rights listserv.
. Draft and oversee the production of SPR newsletter (Action Update)
and
other publications.
. Keep SPR website content up-to-date and coordinate collaboration
with
web designer.

Salary commensurate with experience. SPR offers excellent benefits and
generous paid vacation. SPR is an equal opportunity employer. People of
color, men, and LGBT candidates are encouraged to apply. Please email cover
letter, resume, and brief writing sample (3 pages max) to ckregg@.... No
phone calls please. To learn more about the organization visit www.spr.org.

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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St. #815G
Richmond VA 23219
of: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence