Who We Are

Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood (MBPP) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Washington. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for people in 3 health centers in Northwest Washington.

At MBPP, care is much more than the services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world. We care with respect and are passionate about helping people lead healthy lives. MBPP also provides the opportunity to contribute to a powerful mission and perform meaningful work. This means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgment-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services. As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. We strongly encourage all persons to apply, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

The Community Health Educator is responsible for providing and promoting educational programs that foster the healthy development of young people and other members of the community.

Essential Functions

• Develops and provides health education and youth development programs in diverse community settings.
• Actively promotes the programs and services of MBPP in the community.
• Recruits, facilitates, manages and supports Teen Council and all related programing including weekly meetings, classroom presentations, and special events like Lobby Day, Retreat, and Teen Council Summit.
• Fulfills all requirements of assigned programs/projects as specified in funding contracts and other formal agreements.
• Records and reports statistics and other information about program activities accurately and expediently, as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with school districts, community agencies, service providers and other professionals in the community.
• Maintains familiarity with relevant community resources to make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Responds to requests for information or programs from community members in a timely manner.
• Provides one on one health education to community members.
• Creates and updates educational publications and materials as requested.
• Maintains current working knowledge of sexual health by utilizing professional publications and other reliable information sources.
• Maintains high level of professional knowledge & skill by seeking out and participating in relevant professional development activities as approved/assigned by supervisor.
• Facilitates internal staff training activities as assigned.
• Makes recommendations for improvements/expansion of programs.
• Participates in larger department and agency initiatives as appropriate.
• Reads agency email regularly (daily when possible) and responds appropriately.
• Communicates with supervisor and department about schedule of programs and appointments in the community.

• Bachelor level degree in Community or Public Health, Education, or related field is preferred.
• Strongly prefer a minimum of two years health education, youth development or related experience.
• Minimum of one year working with adolescents preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends within the community, and at any of MBPP’s facilities as assigned.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• CHES and/or MCHES candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Ability to read, write (legibly), hear, understand and clearly communicate in English.
• Ability to maintain strict patient, staff, donor, and volunteer confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful environment and react quickly in an emergency.
• Skill with computers to include word processing, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, internet, video conferencing, and e-mail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately and make decisions in an independent manner.
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with adults and young people.
• Ability to work effectively with key members of the department as well as volunteers.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of family planning and reproductive health.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations.

• Medical office environment with potential exposure to illness.
• Job requires physical presence in community settings.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking and talking for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.
• Occasional lifting to 50 pounds.

• Competitive salary ranging from $23-$27/hour depending on experience
• Collaborative & engaged team environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Income Protection benefits at no cost share for full time employees
• Generous PTO starting at 20 days/year
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Employer Match
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Flexible schedule and work-from-home/hybrid options

Why Work at MBPP?

Being part of the MBPP team means providing all Washingtonians with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible. In addition, we offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Our benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, income protection (w/o cost share for full time employees), 10 holidays, starting with 20 paid time off days/year, and much more!

MBPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. MBPP is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.