Education and Outreach Specialist
About The Position
The Education and Outreach Specialist implements sexual health education and outreach programming in Chicago and surrounding suburbs under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Outreach. The role delivers inclusive, age-appropriate education in multi-session and single-session formats, as well as peer education programming for adolescents and adults. It also contributes to curriculum development and adaptation, provides accurate and supportive education, and delivers outreach in settings such as schools, community organizations, correctional facilities, treatment centers, health fairs, and other community venues. The Specialist supports funding efforts and reporting for Education and Outreach programs, evaluates and shares current information relating to gender, sexuality, and health, and builds strategic community partnerships. The position works with schools, community organizations, experts, and vendors to coordinate sessions and assess program effectiveness, while supporting connections among community outreach, in-school sexuality education, and teen clinics. The Specialist maintains activity logs and reports, completes student evaluations as needed, and demonstrates PPIL’s core values in work with internal and external customers. The role requires travel throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs, reliable transportation, and a flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at multiple levels and agencies.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including defining an agenda, pacing activities, and tracking progress across disciplines and regions.
- Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health.
- Creative thinking and an ability to pursue excellence in campaign implementation.
- Experience with public speaking and behavior management.
- Strong public speaking skills and ability to prepare oral presentations on a wide variety of sexual health topics.
- Strong commitment to the operating goals of Planned Parenthood.
- Willingness to work as a team member and maintain a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Reliable transportation for travel around Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills; Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Deliver multi-session community education using comprehensive, inclusive, and age-appropriate curriculum.
- Deliver single-session education using inclusive, age-appropriate curriculum.
- Provide peer education programming for adolescents and adults.
- Facilitate high-quality, fact-based educational sessions using supportive and inclusive techniques.
- Contribute to curriculum development, implementation, and adaptation for designated areas or target populations.
- Support the Development department in obtaining funding for Education and Outreach programs and monitor and report on funded activities.
- Deliver educational outreach for audiences at highest risk for unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in schools, community organizations, correctional facilities, treatment centers, and other settings.
- Evaluate, promote, and disseminate accurate, current information relating to gender, sexuality, and health.
- Represent PPIL at health fairs and community venues, provide accurate information and referrals, promote preventive health care and healthy behaviors, and connect community organizations to educational opportunities.
- Develop and foster community relationships through strategic partnerships and collaborations.
- Support community outreach, in-school intensive sexuality education, and teen clinics, working with community groups, schools, and relevant experts or vendors to assess program effectiveness regularly.
- Coordinate educational-session logistics with school and community-based organization contacts.
- Demonstrate PPIL’s core values and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Maintain logs and prepare regular reports on education and outreach activities for colleagues and organizational leadership.
- Perform student evaluations as required by program needs.
- Travel around Chicago and surrounding suburbs using reliable transportation.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development awards and opportunities.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Free medical services at PPIL.
- Pet insurance.
- Mission-focused work.
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Job Type
Full-time
