Community Outreach Lead Health Educator

Key Roles You Will Interact With

• Chief External Affairs Officer
• Manager, Education
• Education Team Members
• Volunteers

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs on sexuality, reproductive health, and Planned Parenthood services to individuals and groups throughout the community.
• Facilitate outreach sexual health education programs, professional trainings, and youth leadership programming that increase access to sexual health education in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.
• Customize lesson plans and curricula, or develop new educational content as needed to meet community and program needs.
• Maintain fidelity to evidence-based programs and ensure all educational programming aligns with established curriculum standards and organizational guidelines.
• Utilize appropriate educational methodologies, technology, and facilitation techniques to engage diverse audiences and enhance learning outcomes.
• Prepare and distribute educational and informational materials and respond to requests for educational resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Community Outreach & Partnership Development

• Build and maintain authentic, reciprocal relationships with community partners, stakeholders, schools, organizations, and others invested in the health and well-being of young people.
• Prioritize engagement and partnership opportunities with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities to expand access to sexual health education and resources.
• Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of PPTNM services and to increase educational programming throughout designated service areas.
• Assist community organizations in identifying, selecting, and implementing appropriate educational programs and resources.
• Represent Planned Parenthood at community events, health fairs, coalition meetings, and other outreach opportunities, as needed.
• Career Development & Advisory Board Coordination
• Lead communications, recruitment, engagement, and program coordination for the West Tennessee Youth Advisory Board (TYAB).
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with youth participants and community partners.
• Facilitate monthly Youth Advisory Board meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational sessions, leadership development opportunities, and community impact projects in partnership with youth participants.
• Provide ongoing support, mentorship, recognition, and encouragement to youth leaders.
• Plan, track, and complete program evaluation activities and outcome measurements related to youth engagement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Program Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of educational programs, outreach activities, community partnerships, and participant engagement.
• Prepare monthly reports and other required documentation related to educational programming, outreach efforts, and grant or organizational reporting requirements.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including scheduling, program coordination, data entry, inventory tracking, and timely communication.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through participation in workshops, professional development opportunities, networking activities, and review of current educational and public health resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, counseling or related area preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an educator or trainer.
• Sexual and reproductive health knowledge is required.
• Experience with outreach, recruitment, and relationship building required.
• Experience with public speaking and health program facilitation preferred.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate – $55,000.00/yr.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD.
• Additional Benefits – Vision, Life Insurance Buy-Up options, Pet Insurance, Plum Benefits, and EAP access.
• 401(k) with Employer Matching – Invest in your future with our retirement plan. Employer matching up to 5% of your total compensation annually.