Health Education Coordinator

Description

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW), is seeking a passionate and creative Health Education Coordinator to join our Education Team. The Health Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing PPMW's College Ambassador initiative and supporting efforts to expand sex education programming throughout Washington, DC, Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George's counties), and Northern Virginia. This position is based out of our DC office but entails a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Reports to the Associate Director of Education and serves on the Education team
• Manages the PPMW College Ambassador program, including planning, recruiting, hiring, and training college ambassadors and implementing the program curriculum
• Develops and implements high-quality education programs about a broad range of SRH and/or human sexuality topics and that are culturally sensitive, medically accurate, sex-positive, and age-appropriate
• Assists in planning and implementing other PPMW education programs and activities for youth, parents/guardians, and adults across various settings, including in-person and online
• Employs innovative, flexible learning models and facilitation techniques to engage various audiences
• Collects and maintains records on program expenses, participant demographics, event attendance, fidelity logs, invoices, and participant surveys
• Routinely enters program data into the PPMW database in a timely manner
• Represents PPMW at conferences, health fairs, community meetings, coalitions, and other public fora as well as serves on PPMW committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned
• Conducts ongoing outreach to increase organizational visibility and expand program reach
• Establishes community partnerships and converts them into education sites
• Works collaboratively with community-based organizations, churches, government agencies, and schools to enhance service delivery
• Remains abreast of emerging issues related to youth, SRH, and adolescent health
• Provides informational support, including referrals to SRH services as needed
• Participates in planning and staffing community outreach events
• Contributes to grant reports and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in human services, public or community health, psychology, or social work is preferred
• At least two years of experience with demonstrated expertise in youth development, SRH programming and services, and/or health education
• Knowledge of and commitment to reproductive justice; race, gender, and health equity; positive youth development principles; the principles and practices of public health, and the related cultural, social, and economic factors
• Experience developing program curriculum, as well as conducting presentations and/or facilitating workshops, preferably related to SRH and/or human sexuality
• Must have experience and be comfortable working with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and experiences
• Passionate about working with youth and/or on issues related to youth
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on presentation and public speaking skills
• Able to effectively function independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse work environment
• Candidate must also possess the following skills: attention to detail, resourcefulness, record keeping, customer service, problem-solving, time management, conflict resolution, computer literacy, and the ability to set priorities and meet competing deadlines
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and be able to travel within and around MD, VA, and DC
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Committed to PPMW's mission and vision