Outreach, Education, and Prevention Coordinator A

Bay Area Turning Point•Webster, TX

2d•$41,000

About The Position

The Outreach, Education, and Prevention Coordinator A is responsible for implementing strategies and activities to end sexual assault, sexual violence, and family violence. Coordinate efforts to engage the community in primary prevention efforts to meet agency goals and objectives. HOURS: 40 hours weekly minimum or as necessary to achieve program objectives, responsibilities, and tasks. Work Schedule to include Monday -Thursday 8:30 am -5:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am – 3 pm. Generally, on average, time devoted per issue will be 50% SA and 50% FV throughout the year.

Requirements

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Sensitivity to clients and the issues addressed by the agency.
Demonstrated skill with various software packages, including Microsoft Office Word, Publishing, newsletter layout and design software, Excel, Access.
Basic understanding of social media platforms, i.e. Facebook, Instagram
Exceptional written communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing.
Exceptional oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Experience managing and organizing events.
Strong customer service skills, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
The ability to effectively work with and gain the respect of a broad base of staff, volunteers and the general public.
Ability to identify priorities and coordinate a variety of functions and tasks
Leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years of outreach, education and/or violence prevention experience
Knowledge of the community
Must be able to work evenings and weekends (as needed) in order to meet agency and program objectives.
Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
Understanding of the position of the agency within the community and field
Ability to perform duties and represent the agency in a professional manner reflective of the agency’s philosophy, mission statement and goals
Ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff and volunteers to progress the agency’s mission
Manage multiple tasks and prioritize a changing workload
Provide proof and maintain personal automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Plan outreach education and violence prevention activities and events.
Ensure effective system to track status and outcomes on the performance measures.
Engage the community in a plan for violence prevention.
Chair the volunteer, community representative Violence Prevention Committee to engage them in violence prevention strategies and to expand the number of people that can be impacted by same, by helping members to develop higher skill sets to include facilitating outreach, education and prevention activities.
Maintain agency outreach and educational materials.
Ensure placement of agency materials (Posters/brochures, etc.) throughout the community served.
Retain and increase outreach, prevention and education activities in the community.
Build relationships in the community that will result in opportunities for education and prevention activities to businesses, health care, churches, civic groups, chambers, and schools, among diverse audiences.
Annually develop and implement an awareness plan in accordance with agency needs.
Serve as the leader and coordinator among the agency staff in implementation of prevention workshops, awareness activities, presentations and workshops to:
Train staff members who participate in education and awareness such as presentations, workshop facilitation, etc.
Increase awareness of the agency and its scope of services and needs
Perform other duties, including participation in staff retreats; United Way tours; agency fairs; speaking engagements; etc.
Report concerns, challenges, and needs to your immediate supervisor immediately.