Sexuality Education Specialist, Learning and Practice

About the role

This position is responsible for designing, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating high‑quality sexuality education and professional learning opportunities for educators, youth‑serving professionals, parents, and caregivers in various communities throughout New York State. The role serves as a key member of the Learning and Practice Team and the Adult Role Model team, supporting the organization’s commitment to advancing equitable, culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, evidence‑informed sexual and reproductive health education. The Sexuality Education Specialist focuses on professional learning through the planning and continuous improvement of trainings for internal staff, external professionals, and community partners. The position develops engaging learning experiences and educational resources that strengthen knowledge, skills, and implementation of best practices in sexuality education, positive youth development, and sexual and reproductive health/justice. It also supports the Adult Role Model program by implementing workshops and educational programming for parents and caregivers that build confidence and skills for age‑appropriate conversations about sexual health topics. The role cultivates partnerships with stakeholders at schools and community‑based organizations and requires excellent facilitation, relationship‑building, curriculum development, and project‑management skills, along with a demonstrated commitment to health equity, reproductive justice, and inclusive educational practices.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• FSA, HSA, and commuter pre‑tax reimbursement funds
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, free basic life and AD&D
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

Requirements

All positions at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York require proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and COVID‑19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH, and OSHA.