To heal communities affected by violence, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (www.thehavi.org) fosters hospital and community collaborations to advance equitable, trauma-informed care for violence intervention/ prevention programs. Our vision is to build a system of healthcare that mobilizes hospitals and communities to end violence, together.

Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) vary in the specifics of their design and scope, but typically include a brief intervention in the emergency department or at the hospital bedside as well as intensive community-based case management services following discharge. HVIP services are provided by culturally competent Violence Prevention Professionals who often also serve in a mentorship capacity. HVIPs are rooted in the philosophy that violence is preventable and that violent injury offers a “teachable moment” and unique opportunity to break cycles of violence. HVIPs embrace a public health approach to violence prevention as they are grounded in data, which indicate that victims of violence are at elevated risk for re-injury and violence perpetration. This model has been the subject of numerous peer-reviewed studies indicating promising impact on injury recidivism, criminal justice contact, and trauma symptoms. HVIPs are now a recommended practice by the federal government.

The network has grown to hundreds of individuals such as physicians, nurses, therapists, gang interventionists, outreach workers and researchers who are affiliated with 41 member programs in the U.S., Canada, England and El Salvador. We hold a sold-out annual conference of over 400 professionals implementing our health approach to violence. Our goal is to support the growth of HVIPs throughout the United States.

The HAVI’s Peer Learning Department focuses on educational opportunities that enhances the connections, experiences, and well-being of HVIP programs with at least 1 year of experience. This includes but is not limited to HAVI full members, emerging members, and prospective HAVI members. This department oversees the HAVI annual conference, membership working groups, the training and development of frontline workers, and other special projects.

The HAVI hosts a large annual conference, which convenes over 500 professionals implementing our health approach throughout the country and the world.  We also staff member working groups that focus on Mental Health, Research, Policy, Workforce Development, and more, and provides training and technical assistance to hospitals and communities that want to begin HVIPs and to existing programs that need support. 

The HAVI is a project of Community Partners.

The HAVI seeks a Communications Manager who can leverage our national expertise to advance public discourse on racial justice and alternatives to policing practices. They will develop and implement social media strategy, build and design HAVI knowledge products, maintain website functionality and design, coordinate public relations efforts, and support executive positioning. Duties also include supporting national partnerships and/or partner organizations.

Essential Duties:

Content Development

• Create collateral materials using brand standards, including infographics, impact reports, toolkits, etc.

• Collect and write copy for website, including member updates.  

• Develop conference materials - including booklet and microsite

• Support the development of graphics as liaison to graphic design consultants (when applicable)

Email Marketing

• Develop monthly  e-bulletins for HAVI list with highlights, events, calls to action, etc.

• Develop email marketing strategy for targeted audiences

Social Media

• Maintain and develop social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn with targeted growth in followers 

• Build social media campaigns that engage key audiences

• Support profile management of executive director

Database management

• Maintain web alerts to identify and collect media and research on hospital-based violence intervention

• Maintain mailing list for members, conference attendees, and other stakeholders

Press/Media

• Respond to media inquiries and schedule interviews with executive director and board members

• Develop press releases for key events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Minimum of 4 years experience working on a range of communications functions: copywriting, social media, and email marketing. Graphic design and public relations experience a plus

2. Experience working with national organizations, preferably in healthcare, related academic fields, and/or youth development

3. Experience interpreting academic research for a general audience

4. Excellent skills conceptualizing and writing a range of collateral materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills

2. Operates with a lens of equity, social justice and trauma-informed approaches

3. Ability to work as a part of the team, lead when appropriate, and accept feedback 

4. Ability to adapt communication appropriately for purpose and audience   

5. High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail 

6. Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks with accuracy

7. Ability to adapt to changing priorities

8. Ability to design presentations using professional tools such as powerpoint, prezi, etc.

9. Professional appearance and demeanor

The HAVI  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention is a project of Community Partners.

Please submit your cover and resume together as one document. Candidates who proceed to the interview stage will be asked to provide writing samples and participate in a small performance task.

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION, OPEN NATIONWIDE