Join our staff team and enjoy amazing benefits!
In addition to a flexible and supportive workplace, DAIS offers an excellent benefit package for full-time and regular part-time employees that includes:
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- Health insurance – Low out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Dental insurance – PPO providers reduce out of pocket costs; DAIS pays 80% of premiums for all tiers of coverage, including employee only, employee and spouse, employee and children, and family.
- Vision Insurance – In-network providers provide significant savings
- Life insurance and AD&D – Fully paid for by DAIS
- Short-term Disability coverage– Fully paid for by DAIS
- Long-term Disability coverage – Fully paid for by DAIS
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Plan (option for pre-tax deductions from pay to use for qualifying expenses)
- 401(k) Plan (employer match available)
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 1 Floating holiday per year
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Jobs with DAIS
DAIS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The DAIS staff experience is rooted in collaboration, mutual respect, openness, and shared responsibility. The organization values staff for their contributions and supports their growth. Together, we are one, for all. Benefits for full-time & regular part-time positions include medical and dental coverage, vision coverage options, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, the option to participate in a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.
If you want to be considered for any position, you must submit the following 3 things:
Note: Please submit documents in Word or PDF formats ONLY
1. Cover letter – tell us who you are and what draws you to work with us
2. Resumé – share highlights of your experiences and background
3. Application for Employment – provide additional information that may not be on your resumé
IMPORTANT: You must download application to your computer and save the file to get started. Please read: How to fill out your employment application
To submit required application materials:
- Upload documents via the form on this page and hit “Send Message”
- Send materials by postal mail or drop off your materials at our office:
DAIS, 2102 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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DAIS Employment Opportunities
Crisis Intervention Advocate
Variable Part Time: evenings & weekends, 10-19 hours/week with occasional overnights & holidays
Pay: $21.00 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift differential for 11pm-7am
DAIS Crisis Intervention Advocates are often the first point of contact for clients seeking access to our services. Our Crisis Intervention Advocates assist victims and survivors, their friends, families, and other concerned community members impacted by domestic violence issues. Crisis Intervention Advocates provide crisis intervention, crisis counseling and support, personalized safety planning, internal referrals to other DAIS programs, and community resource referrals to individuals utilizing crisis intake services at DAIS, which include the 24/7 Help Line program (phone and text), walk-in clients, and our law enforcement referral program. Variable Part-time positions may work various hours and shifts as scheduled, shifts may include daytime, evening, holiday, or overnight shifts based on scheduling needs to ensure 24/7 coverage.
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Development Data Specialist
Full Time
Pay: $24.00/hour + benefits
DAIS is seeking a Development Data Specialist to join our team. The Development Data Specialist oversees and ensures the integrity of DAIS’ donor database, including data analysis and reporting; driving the successful execution of gift processing, acknowledgments, and stewardship tasks; and providing organization-wide support through a combination of ongoing and special projects. Day to day tasks include processing of all gifts received by mail and online, including checks, credit and debit cards, ACH, stock transfer, and in-kind gifts, processing recurring gifts for sustaining donors, managing recording of one-time and multi-year pledges from individuals and organizations, and preparing and sending donor acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and invoices. Additionally, this position also provides support for development activities, including responding to donor questions, scheduling team meetings and other internal events, and supporting special events.
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Security Operations Associate
Variable Part Time Shift coverage may include 1st & 2nd shifts, weekdays, weekends, and a holiday rotation. No overnights.
Pay: $18.74/hour
Greet clients and residents while you monitor the safety and security of our emergency domestic violence shelter facility. If you are able to remain calm in emergency situations and want to be part of a team committed to strengthening and empowering the families using our services, this may be the position for you. This role allows for some flexibility to study during down time – perfect for students! Help make a difference in our community and the lives of our residents and clients.
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How to Submit the DAIS Employment Application:
1. Download and save the application to your computer.
2. Go to your desktop or the folder where you saved the employment application on your computer and open the application from there.
3. After filling out the application, save the completed application on your computer.
4. Close the application and reopen it to verify that your information has been saved.
5. Print and mail or submit your application with the form on this page along with your cover letter and resume.