Advocacy Program Manager

Type: Full Time
Location: Tiffany Springs (KCMO, Northland); Hybrid
Compensation based on experience: $50,000-$60,000


Position Summary

The Advocacy Program Manager leads the strategic growth, operations, and daily functions of Value Unconditional’s Advocacy Program, a program supporting victims and survivors of sexual exploitation, sextortion and sex trafficking in the Greater KC Metro area. This role requires a steady, relational, and solutions-oriented leader with a deep understanding of the complex needs of survivors of sexual exploitation, and the ability to confidently collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, nonprofits, and crisis-response partners. The role will manage and support volunteer advocates, strengthen and expand community partnerships, and ensure that all services are delivered with excellence and in alignment with trauma-informed best practices.

The Advocacy Program Manager is responsible for leading VU advocacy initiatives, including but not limited to harm-reduction, crisis response and event-based counter-trafficking efforts. The ideal candidate brings both frontline experience supporting victims of exploitation and trafficking, and the leadership capacity to grow and refine a high-impact advocacy program. This individual must have an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all Advocacy Program activities, initiatives, and decisions are aligned with Value Unconditional’s vision, supporting the organization’s long-term goals and strategic direction.

• Oversee all aspects of the Advocacy Program, including volunteer management, harm reduction strategies, partner engagement, and counter-trafficking efforts

• Act as the primary liaison between Value Unconditional and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, partner organizations, and churches.

• Travel within the greater Kansas City metro area (up to 50%) for meetings, outreach, relationship development, client support, and operational engagement.

• Actively participate in strategic victim advocacy efforts related to large-scale events

• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with hospitals, nonprofits, crisis response teams, and law enforcement units involved in responding to sexual exploitation and trafficking.

• Manage on-call dispatching of advocates during urgent client needs while implementing a structured volunteer schedule that ensures consistent and adequate coverage.

• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate volunteer advocates; provide ongoing coaching in trauma-informed, survivor-centered best practices.

• Maintain timely, thorough, and accurate reporting of all clients served, including demographic data, services provided, and client outcomes.

• Ensure consistent and complete data entry in organizational databases and maintain records on advocacy services, volunteer activity, and community engagement.

• Oversee harm reduction initiatives and partnerships, ensuring approaches align with ethical, safe, and trauma-informed standards for minors and adults.

• Collaboratively engage in preparation, planning, and operational coordination for counter-trafficking efforts

• Collaborate with internal teams to align advocacy efforts with organizational goals and ensure the delivery of high-quality support to survivors.

• Engage in community outreach, educational presentations, public awareness events, and speaking engagements to increase visibility and understanding of the Advocacy Program.

• Uphold strong boundaries, confidentiality, and alignment with Value Unconditional’s mission, values, and standards.

• Help identify opportunities for partnerships, collaboration, and potential funding pathways to strengthen and scale the program.

• Contribute positively to the team environment and support other organizational projects or duties as assigned.
   

Skills & Attributes

• Professional, compassionate, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.

• Outstanding time management, organization, and prioritization abilities; must be excellent with follow-up and navigation of systems

• Strong leadership and motivational skills with experience guiding volunteers and teams.

• Proven emotional resilience and the ability to remain steady during high-pressure or crisis situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability to emerging needs.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices and survivor support

• Ability to manage diverse responsibilities while maintaining a solutions-oriented, client-focused approach.
   

Qualifications

• At minimum 3 years of direct experience working with victims of sexual exploitation, trafficking, sextortion or sexual violence.
• Must be committed to operating in excellence and setting exceptional example of character, integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience collaborating with victim-serving organizations, including nonprofits, hospitals, and law enforcement (required).
• At least 3 years of management (strongly preferred)

• Proven relationship-building experience with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain high ethical and professional standards on a diverse team.

• Strong organizational skills, including experience managing data, reports, and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Volunteer management experience preferred but not required

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.