What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach & Prevention Educator position at Coos County Family Health Services?
The Community Outreach & Prevention Educator supports outreach, prevention, and education efforts to increase awareness of domestic and sexual violence and promote healthy relationships. This position focuses on community engagement, school-based prevention programming, and public awareness initiatives, while helping to strengthen partnerships and expand Response’s presence throughout the service area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following reflect core duties; other duties may be assigned as needed.
Prevention & Education
- Deliver prevention programming in schools focused on healthy relationships, boundaries, and consent.
- Develop and facilitate educational workshops and presentations for students and community groups.
- Adapt materials and approaches to meet the needs of different age groups and audiences.
Community Outreach & Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, agencies, and local organizations.
- Coordinate and participate in outreach events, trainings, and community initiatives throughout Response’s catchment area.
- Represent Response at community events to increase awareness of services and prevention efforts.
- Attend and represent Response at local resource meetings, community meetings, and NHCADSV-hosted meetings as assigned.
Communications & Awareness
- Maintain social media platforms, including planning, creating, and posting content.
- Develop outreach materials such as flyers, graphics, and presentations using tools like Canva.
- Support and implement awareness campaigns (e.g., SAAM, DVAM, Denim Day) and other public education initiatives.
Program Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with the Education & Prevention Coordinator to plan and implement prevention and outreach activities.
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of Response’s outreach and prevention efforts. • Maintain organization of outreach materials, event supplies, and program resources.
- Track and report outreach and prevention activities as required for program and grant needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in education, human services, communications, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Completion of the 30-hour Response Training Program (required upon hire) to ensure understanding of confidentiality, privilege, and program standards
- Maintain a minimum of 6 hours of annual training relevant to advocacy, prevention, and trauma-informed practice.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Experience or interest in community outreach, education, or prevention work.
- Proficiency in technology and social media platforms; experience with Canva or similar tools preferred.
- Understanding of domestic and sexual violence or willingness to learn.
Other Requirements
- Valid NH driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate insurance coverage
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Response’s full catchment area for programming, meetings, and outreach.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events or programming.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Response in a professional manner.
- Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, community-based work environment.
- Provide support line coverage as needed based on program needs and staffing.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Office-based with frequent travel across Response’s service area for school programming, meetings, and outreach events.
- Requires sitting for extended periods and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
- Frequent public interaction and presentation delivery.