About the role

  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • professional development opportunities

Job title

Prevention Educator

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$26 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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