Education and Outreach Specialist - FULL TIME

Join one of Orange County's best places to work, recognized as a Top Place to Work by the Orange County Register (2025) and the Orange County Business Journal (2019). At Laura's House, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose. Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families.

About Laura's House

At Laura's House, we are dedicated to ending domestic violence through education, support, and empowerment. Since 1994, we've served thousands of individuals and families, helping them build lives free of abuse. We foster a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative culture where your work truly makes a difference.

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering youth, educating communities, and being a voice for change? Join our Prevention & Education team as an Education & Outreach Specialist! In this high-impact role, you'll lead and support critical outreach initiatives that connect underserved populations with our services. You'll also play a central role in delivering our H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Attitudes and Relationships Today) program and coordinating our 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate training. This is more than a job—it's a calling to transform lives and uplift communities.

Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Outreach
  • Execute and enhance strategic outreach plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Cultivate relationships with schools, community groups, and service providers.
  • Represent Laura's House at outreach events, networking functions, and professional meetings.
• Youth Empowerment & Prevention Education
  • Facilitate interactive, impactful workshops for youth and adults using the H.E.A.R.T. curriculum.
  • Promote healthy relationships and violence prevention strategies in school and community settings.
• Training & Volunteer Coordination
  • Lead coordination of our 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate training, collaborating with guest speakers and internal staff.
  • Support the recruitment, onboarding, and administration of volunteers and interns.
• Program Development & Administration
  • Assist in developing, evaluating, and enhancing prevention programs.
  • Collect, manage, and report data for grant and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Education, Public Health, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in public speaking, youth programming, or training is required.
  • Completion of 40-hour Domestic Violence Training (can be completed upon hire).
• Skills & Attributes
  • Confident public speaker and skilled facilitator.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel).
  • Compassionate, collaborative, and mission-driven.
• Other Requirements
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
  • Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; communicate clearly both audibly and written.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

40 hours per week (including one evening per week and one Saturday per month).

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families.
• Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Grow your career with professional development and meaningful community impact.
• Work for a mission-driven nonprofit that's making waves in violence prevention and advocacy.