Prevention Outreach Coordinator

The Second Step•Newton, MA

4d•$54,080•Hybrid

About The Position

The Second Step is a Massachusetts-based domestic violence organization dedicated to ending intimate partner violence and supporting survivors through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Our Prevention Education Department works to build safer communities by increasing awareness of healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, and upstander behaviors across diverse settings. The Prevention Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in expanding The Second Step’s prevention education reach and impact. This position has a dual focus: Outreach & Program Growth: Supporting the Director of Prevention Education in building and maintaining relationships with local and regional industries, businesses, schools, and community partners to increase awareness of intimate partner violence and prevention strategies. Workshop Facilitation: Delivering engaging, trauma-informed prevention education workshops on topics such as Domestic Violence 101, healthy relationships, communication, boundaries, and bystander/upstander intervention. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent time management, and confidence in public speaking and group facilitation. Through outreach and administrative support, the Prevention Outreach Coordinator will help manage the prevention education calendar, maintain materials and inventory, and support the continued growth and sustainability of the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, education, communications, or a related field, or equivalent lived/professional experience.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group discussions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to social justice, violence prevention, and survivor-centered, trauma-informed approaches.
A strong commitment to The Second Step’s mission and values
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Inquiry) check following the first interview
SORI (Sexual Offender Record Inquiry) check following the first interview
Ability to travel within Massachusetts; valid driver’s license preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in domestic violence, sexual assault, public health, education, or related prevention fields.
Previous outreach, community engagement, or partnership-building experience.
Experience facilitating workshops or trainings with diverse audiences.
Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Prevention Education in outreach to assigned industries, businesses, schools, and community organizations to increase prevention education engagement and visibility.
Serve as an initial point of contact for assigned partners, providing information about The Second Step’s prevention education offerings and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Support relationship-building with new and existing partners through follow-up communication, scheduling, and coordination.
Help identify new outreach opportunities aligned with program goals and community needs.
Manage and maintain the prevention education calendar, including scheduling workshops, coordinating facilitators, and tracking engagements.
Prepare for trainings and workshops by coordinating logistics, confirming locations or virtual platforms, and ensuring materials are ready.
Maintain inventory of prevention education materials; track usage and submit requests for re-ordering as needed.
Assist with data tracking and basic reporting related to outreach efforts, workshop delivery, and program growth.
Facilitate prevention education workshops for a variety of audiences, including adults, youth, professionals, and community members.
Deliver curriculum in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and engaging manner.
Adapt facilitation style to meet the needs of diverse audiences while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula.
Support evaluation efforts by collecting participant feedback and reflecting on facilitation effectiveness.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Prevention Education and other staff to support department goals and initiatives.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Represent The Second Step professionally at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
Other duties as assigned by agency leadership.