Prevention Educator

Domestic Violence Crisis Center Inc•Stamford, CT

1d•$50,000 - $52,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention Educator delivers educational programming to youth and communities to promote the prevention and elimination of domestic violence. This role facilitates age-appropriate workshops, leads outreach and awareness campaigns, and supports initiatives such as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Prevention Educator creates safe, inclusive spaces for discussion, fosters social-emotional skill development, and maintains accurate program records. Working closely with culturally specific and underserved communities—including Spanish-speaking populations—the role applies survivor-centered strategies, provides training and outreach, and builds strong, collaborative community relationships.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth (Pre-K–12 preferred).
Experience in domestic violence prevention and/or youth development strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement educational or awareness programs.
Experience working in a nonprofit setting preferred.
Strong facilitation, public speaking, and group engagement skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse community partners.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and adaptability to new systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and cultural competence.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate workshops focused on domestic violence prevention and healthy relationships.
Plan, support, and participate in community outreach events, task forces, and public awareness initiatives.
Assist in the development and implementation of campaigns such as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Maintain accurate and timely records of outreach activities and program data in organizational databases.
Present educational content to diverse audiences across schools, community organizations, and public forums.
Engage youth through interactive programming that builds awareness and prevention skills.
Create safe and supportive environments for participants to explore root causes of domestic violence and develop social-emotional competencies.
Develop and implement culturally responsive, survivor-centered outreach strategies.
Build and sustain relationships with community partners, including leaders in culturally specific communities.
Collaborate with internal teams and represent the organization in meetings, committees, and community spaces.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to organizational goals and mission.
Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.