Community Educator

About the Organization

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom.

About the Role

The Community Educator will conduct educational programs and related activities designed to provide community members with comprehensive sexuality education and serve as a community resource on sexuality and reproductive health. This role develops and maintains key community relationships and acts as a community liaison to schools, nonprofit agencies, community groups, religious organizations, volunteers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sex education programs in schools and other community organizations tailored to meet the needs of each audience.
• Design culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, medically accurate, and pedagogically sound content on a variety of human sexuality topics, including but not limited to contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS prevention, safer sex practices, puberty and adolescent development, sexual orientation, sexual decision making, and effective communication around issues of human sexuality.
• Coordinate outreach and develop and maintain community partnerships to promote PPGP’s health and educational services.
• Represent PPGP in the community, including at health fairs, schools, colleges, and community events.
• Participate in health/sexuality-related committees and coalitions as requested.
• Act as a resource person, providing assistance to individuals seeking information and services related to sexuality and sexual health.
• Provide education to the community about PPGP’s health services and build strong community relationships to increase patient volume at health centers.
• Maintain program records and produce monthly reports on program activities, accomplishments, and challenges, including program statistics, evaluation, and demographic data.
• Respond to data requests from the Director of Grants when requested.
• Tailor program content and delivery to the objectives of organizations and needs of program participants.
• Work with the learning and development team to design, select, and update instructional materials for use in education and training programs.
• Keep current on sexuality and reproductive health information through trainings, workshops, professional associations, and outreach.
• Conduct educational sessions utilizing social media and other technologies.
• Attend PPGP staff meetings.
• Foster collaborative relationships with volunteers to support community-driven training efforts.
• Collaborate effectively with the Public Affairs/Communications, People Development, Development, and Health Services teams on joint projects and annual campaigns.
• Participate in education and outreach initiatives across the four-state affiliate region, with travel required based on program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience training in reproductive health, human sexuality, adolescent development, and learning theory preferred.
• Ability to communicate non-judgmentally, sensitively, and accurately about matters related to sexuality, reproductive health issues, values formation, and decision making to young people and adults.
• Experience working with youth and diverse populations, speaking in public, and implementing, coordinating, and evaluating programs preferred.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter and able to function productively and effectively with a degree of autonomy.
• Commitment to exceptional work quality and standards.
• Principled, ethical, and professional.

Skills

• Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient, and open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Effective Execution: Demonstrates initiative and regularly analyzes problems and identifies solutions.
• Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications.
• Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and performance; demonstrates integrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals.

• Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability
• Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community
• Practice Effective Communication
• Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community
• Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices
• Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging

Pay

$50,000–$55,000

Schedule

37.5 hours per week