SARC CAREERS
Survivor Services Advocate- Full-Time
Join Our Mission: As an Advocate, you may be the first person a survivor talks to after an assault— the one who listens, believes, and helps them take their next step toward safety and healing. This work isn’t just a job; it’s a calling to stand alongside survivors, amplify their voices, and build a community where sexual violence is no longer tolerated. If you are empathetic, reliable, and ready to respond when someone needs you most, we want you as part of our team.
About the Role
SARC is seeking a full-time Advocate to provide trauma-informed emotional support, medical and legal advocacy/accompaniment, resource navigation and referral, and housing advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. This role helps to cover our 24-Hour Support & Resource Line during business hours, responds to medical accompaniment requests, and supports survivors with protective order paperwork and follow-up support and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed support, referrals, and safety planning
- Respond to hospital calls and advocacy requests during business hours
- Assist with housing advocacy, protective order paperwork, and follow-up support
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records
- Support peer-led survivor groups and occasional community outreach events
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for SARC’s mission and anti-oppression values
- Experience in advocacy, crisis response, customer service, or social services
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate during emotionally critical situations
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to respond to hospital calls within 40 minutes in Washington County (mileage reimbursement included)
- Completion of a 40-hour Oregon Confidential Advocate training (SARC provided if not already certified)
- Ability to pass a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
Bonus Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, or other languages relevant to our community)
- Experience working with culturally specific or survivor-centered organizations
- Lived experience relevant to the communities we serve
- Familiarity with Washington County resources and human services
Why Join SARC
- Make a direct positive impact on survivors’ lives
- Flexibility and benefits that support your life and wellbeing
- Paid training and regular team support
- Be part of a mission-driven, survivor-centered organization that has supported the community since 1977.
Hourly Pay: $21.84/hour
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Location: Washington County, Oregon
Benefits: employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for the employee. We also offer generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay. SARC participates in the Oregon Saves retirement program.
Survivor Services ON-CALL Advocate- Fractional Part-Time
Join Our Mission: Every shift you take as an On-Call Advocate makes a difference. You might be the first person a survivor speaks to after an assault — the one who listens, believes, and helps them take their next step toward safety and healing. This work isn’t just a job; it’s a calling to stand alongside survivors, amplify their voices, and build a community where sexual violence is no longer tolerated. If you are empathetic, reliable, and ready to respond when someone needs you most, we want you as part of our amazing grassroots but professional team.
This role is ideal for: college students, professionals seeking meaningful supplemental income, or anyone looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence while keeping a flexible schedule.
What You’ll Do
- Answer support line calls and provide trauma-informed emotional support & safety planning
- Accompany survivors to hospitals or other response sites in Washington County as part of a rotating on-call schedule
- Offer referrals, resources, and crisis intervention
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate client records
- Occasionally, you’ll have the opportunity to co-facilitate peer support groups, attend community outreach events, or support volunteer advocates through their training.
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for SARC’s mission and anti-oppression values
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate during emotionally critical situations
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to respond to hospital calls within 40 minutes in Washington County (mileage reimbursement included)
- Willingness to complete a 40-hour Oregon Confidential Advocate training (SARC provided if not already certified)
- Ability to pass a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
Bonus Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, or other languages relevant to our community)
- Experience working with culturally specific communities or survivor-centered organizations
- Lived experience relevant to the communities we serve
Why Join SARC
- Make a direct positive impact on survivors’ lives
- Flexible shifts that fit your schedule
- Paid training and regular team support
- Be part of a mission-driven, survivor-centered organization that has supported the community since 1977.
Hourly Pay: Starting at $21.20/hour (actual working time), plus $2.75/hr on-call shift stipend
Hours: About 14 hours per month, flexible (evenings & weekends)
Location: Washington County, Oregon (must be able to respond to hospitals within 40 minutes)
Benefits: This position includes sick time accrual. This position does not include medical benefits or vacation time accrual
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
SARC Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are involved in many capacities within the agency and are provided a thorough training to prepare them for their responsibilities. We are always recruiting for volunteers, who can serve in a variety of capacities within SARC.
Please reach out to our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@sarcoregon.org for current opportunities. Check out our Volunteer webpage for more information about volunteering at SARC.
Join Our Board of Directors
SARC is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have prior board or leadership experience and are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence, advancing social justice, and promoting anti-violence education, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates with skills in fundraising, development, or nonprofit governance.
To learn more, please review our Board Member description, below, and contact us at sarc@sarcoregon.org for more information about applying and how you can contribute to this critical work.
