Community Outreach Lead Health Educator

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Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (PPTNM) has been a trusted provider of high-quality, compassionate, and affordable reproductive healthcare for over 75 years. With health centers in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through exceptional patient care, accurate sexual health education, and unwavering advocacy for reproductive rights.

Our mission is simple: to improve the health and well-being of our communities by delivering nonjudgmental, inclusive, and comprehensive sexual healthcare. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals through education, advocacy, and community engagement? At PPTNM, the Community Outreach Lead Health Educator plays a vital role in expanding access to medically accurate, culturally responsive sexuality and reproductive health education throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, with a priority focus on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Education, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality educational programs, building meaningful community partnerships, and connecting individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Success in this position requires strong communication and facilitation skills, cultural humility, relationship building, organization, and the ability to effectively manage multiple programs and priorities.

From facilitating sexual health education and professional training programs to coordinating youth leadership initiatives and community outreach efforts, the Community Outreach Health Educator serves as a trusted representative of PPTNM throughout the communities we serve. This role works closely with youth, community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to increase access to education and resources while fostering authentic and lasting community relationships.

If you are energized by education, committed to health equity, and passionate about creating meaningful community impact, we invite you to join our team.

Key roles you will interact with - Chief External Affairs Officer, Manager, Education, Education Team Members, Volunteers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deliver high-quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs on sexuality, reproductive health, and Planned Parenthood services to individuals and groups throughout the community.

Facilitate outreach sexual health education programs, professional trainings, and youth leadership programming that increase access to sexual health education in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Customize lesson plans and curricula, or develop new educational content as needed to meet community and program needs.

Maintain fidelity to evidence-based programs and ensure all educational programming aligns with established curriculum standards and organizational guidelines.

Utilize appropriate educational methodologies, technology, and facilitation techniques to engage diverse audiences and enhance learning outcomes.

Prepare and distribute educational and informational materials and respond to requests for educational resources.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Build and maintain authentic, reciprocal relationships with community partners, stakeholders, schools, organizations, and others invested in the health and well-being of young people.

Prioritize engagement and partnership opportunities with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities to expand access to sexual health education and resources.

Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of PPTNM services and to increase educational programming throughout designated service areas.

Assist community organizations in identifying, selecting, and implementing appropriate educational programs and resources.

Represent Planned Parenthood at community events, health fairs, coalition meetings, and other outreach opportunities, as needed.

Coordinate regional condom distribution efforts, manage inventory, distribute educational materials, and respond to community resource requests.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Lead communications, recruitment, engagement, and program coordination for the West Tennessee Youth Advisory Board (TYAB).

Establish and maintain positive relationships with youth participants and community partners.

Facilitate monthly Youth Advisory Board meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Coordinate and facilitate educational sessions, leadership development opportunities, and community impact projects in partnership with youth participants.

Provide ongoing support, mentorship, recognition, and encouragement to…