Prevention Educator facilitating trauma-informed presentations on domestic violence and building community partnerships with youth and adults. Delivering engaging outreach and educational resources throughout Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
Deliver interactive, trauma-informed presentations on domestic violence, healthy relationships, how to respond to disclosures, domestic violence and the workplace, and related topics for youth and adults
Facilitate education sessions in diverse settings, including schools, housing programs, workplaces, health centers, and community spaces and businesses
Assist with adapting and tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of specific populations or partner organizations
Represent The Second Step at community tabling events, workshops, fairs, festivals, and trainings
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools, libraries, mutual aid groups, health providers, cultural organizations, and other community-based partners
Identify opportunities for collaboration and deeper engagement (e.g., displays, evolving partnerships, shared campaigns)
Create and maintain engaging outreach materials, handouts, and resource guides aligned with The Second Step’s messaging and brand
Support the translation and cultural adaptation of materials into additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole)
Help organize and track physical outreach supplies (e.g., QR cards, banners, giveaways, brochures)
Support the development and coordination of ongoing projects such as educational displays, library partnerships, and community-led awareness campaigns
Help facilitate initiatives like the Safe Community Ambassadors Program and related volunteer outreach efforts
Track attendance, feedback, and impact metrics using provided templates and systems
Meet weekly with the Director of Prevention Education to plan, reflect, and strategize
Contribute to brainstorming and piloting new engagement strategies
Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and trainings
Other duties as assigned by agency leadership
Requirements
2-3 years of experience in prevention education and/or outreach
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to teach and facilitate presentations with both youth and adults
Comfortable tabling with survivors and providing immediate emotional support as needed
“People person” who enjoys talking to people, either in-person, on the phone, or over Zoom
Enjoys making and maintaining connections
Nonprofit experience is appreciated; a commitment to our mission is required
Ability to generate educational material, including written, graphic and video
Comfort with flexible scheduling and navigating varying environments
Familiarity with domestic violence, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive frameworks
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and to manage competing priorities simultaneously & precisely
Ability to thrive in both team and independent environments
Proactive, self-directed, and highly collaborative
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Multi-lingual is a plus
Benefits
403(b) plan with employer matching up to 3%
life and disability insurance through Colonial Life
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