Community Educator

Job Summary

The Community Educator will be responsible for conducting 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. The Community Educator develops and maintains key community relationships and acts as a community liaison to schools, nonprofit agencies, community groups, religious organizations, volunteers, and donors.

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Cookout 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 community about PPGP’s health services and build strong community relationships in order 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, when necessary, to the objectives of the organizations and needs of program participants.
• Work with 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to PPGP’s’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience training 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.

Competencies

• 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.

Pay Range

$50,000-$55,000

Work Week

37.5 hours