Sexual Health Educator

Description

 JOB OPENING: 

Sexual Health Educator, Part-Time (22.5 hours), Non-Exempt, Albany Administrative Office

Salary Range: $23-$25/hour

*This position is slated to start employment January 2026

Care. No Matter What.

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood’s mission is to promote healthy sexuality and reproductive choice through exceptional services, honest education and fearless advocacy. We serve the greater Capital District and operate health centers in Albany, Troy and Hudson, NY.

Our Education Department is looking for a part-time Sexual Health Educator who is interested in facilitating sexual health education programs throughout the Capital Region. The Sexual Health Educator will be responsible for the ongoing facilitation of sexuality education programs and community outreach to a wide range of participants throughout the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood service area. A key component will be the provision of evidence based sexuality education programs and the engagement of parents/caregivers in sexuality education activities as part of the NYS Department of Education community based initiative.

Who joins our team:

Someone who respects and honors all people, likes to jump in and be creative, curious to try new things and committed to improving how we care for our community and each other. Demonstrates strong passion for our mission. Someone who has a positive attitude, is committed to positive youth development goals, demonstrates excellent written, interpersonal and telephone/computer skills. Must have at least two-years of experience with facilitation of sexual health programs, creation of educational program outlines and plans, and working with youth and adolescent population. Must have BA or BS in health education, social work, human services, or relevant field. Preferably, has familiarity with and experience providing evidence based sexual health interventions. Must have valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood offers its employees a competitive wage, benefits package, including insurance, holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a friendly environment. One of the fundamental beliefs guiding Planned Parenthood is that the respect and value for all types of diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our effectiveness and organizational well-being. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This post is not intended to be all inclusive, for details about the job please ask for a job description. 

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@uhpp.org 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA or BS in health education, social work, human services, or relevant field.

2. At least two years of experience in the following: facilitation of sexual health programs, creation of educational program outlines and plans, and working with youth and adolescent population

3. Educational or training experience with a diverse range of participants including, but not limited to: school aged youth, special needs populations, adults, parents, and/or other professionals.

4. Familiarity with and experience providing evidence based sexual health interventions.

5. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an emphasis on multi-tasking, data collection, and record keeping.

6. Excellent computer and technology-based skills especially as they relate to: data collection, database maintenance, and the use of emerging technologies for educational activities.

7. Recognition of the need to empower young people to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

8. Committed to positive youth development as well as department goals.

9. Commitment to the goals of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

10. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with community professionals, agency staff, parents, as well as teenagers/young people

11. Demonstrated leadership, goal setting and team building essential.

12. Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.

Salary : $23 - $25