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Community Educator
Location:
Lakewood, CO
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Job Title: Community EducatorStatus: Part-time, non- exemptReports To: Community Education Manager About The Blue Bench At The Blue Bench, our mission is to eliminate sexual assault and diminish the impact it has onindividuals, their loved ones and our community through comprehensive issue advocacy,prevention, and care. Our hope is to one day live in a world where sexual assault no longer exists;where there are no more victims, friends and families suffering in its wake. This is what inspiresour efforts. And until that day comes, our work is not complete. Inspired by the courage of oneanother – as survivors, activists, advocates and community leaders, The Blue Bench has helpedhundreds of thousands of Denver-area individuals find the courage to move from victim to survivor. Job Purpose The primary role of Community Educator is to be an engaging and professional facilitator for TheBlue Bench’s Community Educational programs. Community Educators facilitate programs with avariety of community partners, including schools, parent/educator groups, service providers, youthgroups, alcohol-serving establishments, people living in incarceration, and workshops open to thegeneral public. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Delivers engaging and culturally relevant educational programs to diverse audiencesacross the Denver Metro area, with fidelity.• Often works during traditional school hours (between 7:30am and 3:30pm) but will alsorequire some evenings and weekends.• This is a flexible, hourly position. Community Educators are assigned to facilitateprograms based on the times requested by the school/organization and their personalavailability. After training, this position will spend approximately 90% of the timeengaged in facilitation of The Blue Bench’s educational programming.• Participates in outreach and community events to increase visibility and understandingof The Blue Bench’s services and educational programs.• Advises and implements effective program and curriculum development incollaboration with Community Education team members to better meet the diverseneeds of the Denver Metro Community. Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The Community Educator job comes with over 100 hours of professional development and training.Therefore, candidates with all types of experience and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you donot feel like you fit all the listed qualifications but believe you would be a good fit for this role, pleaseapply! Requirements: • Ability to speak publicly and facilitate workshops to large groups of adults and youth.• Commitment to anti-violence and social change/social justice.• Flexibility around the scheduling of programs. Due to the volume of multi-sessionschool-based programs that span consecutive weekdays, candidates must have someavailability on consecutive weekdays during school hours (7:30am-3:30pm).• Reliable transportation for travel to program locations throughout the Denver-metroarea.• Access to reliable methods of communication (phone, computer, internet) tocommunicate availability and scheduling.• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check. Preferred Experience: • Experience as an educator, facilitator, or trainer.• Experience working with, and engaging, diverse populations of adults and middle andhigh school aged youth.• Basic knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Programs.• Ability to effectively respond to, and support, students who disclose an experience ofsexual violence.• Applicants with fluency in Spanish and English strongly preferred.• Experience with one, or more, of following areas of education and preventionprogramming:▪ Sexual violence▪ Youth exploitation and sexual abuse▪ Domestic violence▪ Healthy relationships▪ Sex positivity▪ Curriculum development Hours and Training • Once fully trained, the average number of hours during the school year (September-May) is15 hours per week. The average number of hours during June-August is 5 hours per week.• Community Educators have the autonomy to post their availability for each scheduledprogram. In most cases, Community Educators are booked for a program one month inadvance. This allows Community Educators to manage their schedules and workload.• In the first few months Community Educators complete a 50-hour Community Educationtraining and a 40-hour Hotline Advocacy training. Hours per week may exceed averagereferenced above during onboarding. The Community Education training will take place,based on availability, during June and July 2024. Hotline Advocacy training occurs on aquarterly basis throughout the year and takes place during the evenings and weekends. Compensation Hourly rate of $19.00-$20.00 with a differential for fluent Spanish speakers. Applying For best consideration, please submit your applications materials by May 17, 2024.• Tentative start date: June 3, 2024• To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and three references toXXXX@thebluebench.org and include “Community Educator” in the subject line.The Blue Bench is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination andequal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. People with disabilities, people of color,indigenous people, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Powered by JazzHR
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