Advocacy Program Manager

Contract-To-Hire Position:
Advocacy Program Manager

Type:
Full Time

Location:

Tiffany Springs (KCMO, Northland);
Hybrid

Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 (based on experience)

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.

• 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 60%) 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.
• 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.

• Professional, compassionate, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Outstanding time management, organization, and prioritization abilities; must be excellent with follow-up.
• 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.

• At least 3 years of direct experience working with victims of sexual exploitation, trafficking, sextortion or sexual violence.
• Experience collaborating with victim-serving organizations, including nonprofits, hospitals, and law enforcement (required).
• At least 3 years of management (strongly preferred).
• Volunteer management experience preferred but not required.
• Proven relationship-building experience with community organizations, agencies, and…