Project Manager – Legal Assistance Program

Job Title: Project Manager – Legal Assistance Program

Location: Newport County- Hybrid

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday

Hourly Rate or Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Working at the Women’s Resource Center

The WRC is a great place to work! We are a diverse, dedicated team working to end domestic violence through high-quality, trauma-informed care. Our work is made possible by exceptional staff, whom we support with competitive benefits, flexible hybrid schedules, and a family-friendly environment. We invest in employee growth, leadership, and self-care, with every team member contributing to our shared, innovative vision for the future.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance (employer pays 75% of individual), supplemental insurance, paid holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time, retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, employee wellness program, 4-day workweek, hybrid work model, family-friendly environment.

About Women’s Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center empowers survivors by providing trauma-informed services with equity and compassion while working collaboratively with the community to eliminate the root causes of interpersonal abuse. We envision an informed, supportive, and thriving community free from oppression and abuse, with a shared commitment to the safety of all. The Women’s Resource Center is committed to:

· Providing comprehensive quality services in a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment, with respect for the dignity of our clients and their families.

· Promoting the safety and well-being of all members of our community by being actively involved in addressing root causes.

· Building awareness of interpersonal abuse and shifting community norms through advocacy and education.

· Innovating and improving our programs, services, and operations with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices.

· Working collaboratively and openly with our board of directors, staff, funders, other agencies, and the community.

· Recruiting and maintaining a diverse and representative staff and board of directors that are deeply engaged and highly committed to our mission.

· Investing in our staff, our greatest asset, and offering a safe, supportive, and stimulating work environment with fair compensation.

· Developing and maintaining a sustainable financial infrastructure that ensures the capacity and strength necessary to serve the community.

Our Values

EQUITY AND JUSTICE: We believe ending interpersonal abuse requires addressing the underlying systems and inequities that contribute to oppression, as these systems are a root cause of domestic violence and must be eliminated to create thriving communities.

DIGNITY, EMPATHY, AND COMPASSION: We provide trauma-informed services with dignity, empathy, and compassion for our clients and community.

AUTHENTICITY AND INTEGRITY: We serve with authenticity, fulfilling our duties in an ethical, transparent, and accountable manner.

INNOVATION: We are committed to providing innovative and transformative services addressing the needs of the whole person.

Job Summary

The Project Manager oversees all planning and coordination activities for WRC’s Legal Assistance Program (LAP), a new initiative providing legal support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This role leads the 18-month collaborative planning process to design the program model and ensures successful transition into a 6-month early implementation phase. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, coordination of legal consultants and internal staff, data collection, grant reporting, compliance with all federal requirements, and participation in mandatory technical assistance.

The Project Manager ensures that all work is trauma-informed, victim-centered, culturally responsive, and compliant with VAWA confidentiality statutes.

This position funded for a 24-month project period. Renewal is possible if additional grant funding is secured.

Essential Job Functions

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Lead the full life cycle of LAP implementation, including detailed workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate the planning team, including legal experts, advocates, culturally specific partners, and survivor leaders (e.g., SOAR).
• Support development of VAWA-compliant referral pathways between internal programs and external partners.
• Facilitate collaborative development of program standards, policies and procedures, supervision model, and training plan for the LAP attorney.
• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and document decisions and progress.

Grant Stewardship, Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as primary point of contact with the funder (OVW) and ensure alignment with all grant requirements.
• Attend required OVW technical assistance meetings, site visits, and training events.
• Track project outcomes, data accuracy, and performance measurement tools in collaboration with evaluation partners.
• Prepare and submit timely programmatic reports, evaluation summaries, and sustainability recommendations.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with court partners, legal service providers, culturally specific organizations, and survivor advocacy groups.
• Support development of outreach materials and communication strategies to raise awareness of legal services statewide.
• Facilitate engagement of individuals with lived experience throughout project design and evaluation.

Early Implementation Support

• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of the staff attorney.
• Support attorney and direct service teams in coordinating early case referrals and cross-program collaboration.
• Monitor initial case flow and implementation challenges, recommending adjustments to ensure survivor safety, confidentiality, and access.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

• 3+ years of experience leading multi-partner projects in social services, legal services, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years managing complex collaborative projects, preferably within victim services, legal services, or nonprofit programs.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed practices, and survivor-centered service delivery.
• Experience with grant compliance, workplan execution, and reporting to government funders.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to coordinate cross-agency teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Rhode Island; occasional evening meetings may be required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with VAWA-funded programming and confidentiality requirements.
• Familiarity with Rhode Island civil legal systems, especially matters involving IPV survivors.
• Experience engaging survivors in program development and continuous quality improvement.
• Data collection/evaluation experience (qualitative and quantitative).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office environment with periodic court or partner-site visits.
• Remote work flexibility as appropriate.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods.

Don’t check off every requirement? Please apply anyway! Studies show that underrepresented groups – such as women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you're excited about a role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

ApplyTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@wrcnbc.org

The Women's Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate against a volunteer, an employee or applicant in employment of conditions or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newport, RI 02840