Community Educator

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”

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Job Summary

The Community Educator will be responsible for conducting educational programs and related activities designed to provide community members with comprehensive sexuality education and serve as a community resource on sexuality and reproductive health. The Community Educator develops and maintains key community relationships and acts as a community liaison to schools, nonprofit agencies, community groups, religious organizations, volunteers, and donors. 

• Conduct sex education programs in schools and other community organizations tailored to meet the needs of each audience. 
• Design culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, medically accurate and pedagogically sound content on a variety of human sexuality topics including but not limited to contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS prevention, safer sex practices, puberty and adolescent development, sexual orientation, sexual decision making and effective communication around issues of human sexuality. 
• Coordinate outreach and develop and maintain community partnerships to promote PPGP’s health and educational services. 
• Represent PPGP in the community, including at health fairs, schools, colleges and community events. 
• Participate in health/sexuality-related committees and coalitions as requested. 
• Act as a resource person, providing assistance to individuals seeking information and services related to sexuality and sexual health. 
• Provide education to community about PPGP’s health services and build strong community relationships in order to increase patient volume at health centers. 
• Maintain program records and produce monthly reports on program activities, accomplishments and challenges including program statistics, evaluation and demographic data. 
• Respond to data requests from the Director of Grants when requested 
• Tailor program content and delivery, when necessary, to the objectives of the organizations and needs of program participants. 
• Work with learning and development team to design, select, and update instructional materials for use in education and training programs 
• Keep current on sexuality and reproductive health information through trainings, workshops, professional associations, and outreach. 
• Conduct educational sessions utilizing social media and other technologies. 

• Attend PPGP staff meetings.
• Foster collaborative relationships with volunteers to support community-driven training efforts. 
• Collaborate effectively with the Public Affairs/Communications, People Development, Development and Health Services teams on joint projects and annual campaigns. 
• Participate in education and outreach initiatives across the four-state affiliate region, with travel required based on program needs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

• Commitment to PPGP’s’s mission, purpose, and values. 
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Experience training reproductive health, human sexuality, adolescent development, and learning theory preferred. 
• Ability to communicate non-judgmentally, sensitively and accurately about matters related to sexuality, reproductive health issues, values formation, and decision making to young people and adults.  
• Experience working with youth and diverse populations, speaking in public, and implementing, coordinating, and evaluating programs preferred. 
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva 
• Must be a motivated, self-starter and able to function productively and effectively with a degree of autonomy. 
• Commitment to exceptional work quality and standards. 
• Principled, ethical, and professional. 

• Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient and open to giving and receiving feedback.  
• Effective Execution: Demonstrates initiative and regularly analyzes problems and identifies solutions.  
• Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.  
• Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications.  
• Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions and performance; demonstrates integrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards. 

Pay Range: $48,000-$55,000

Work Week is 37.5 hours

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Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:

·         Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability

·         Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community

·         Practice Effective Communication

·         Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community

·         Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices

·         Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging

EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.

THE WORK OF PPGP

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.

PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.

PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.