Education Specialist

4 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta (ACT Alberta) Full time

**Job Title**: Education Specialist
- **Reports to**: Manager of Community Engagement
- **Hourly Wage**: Starting range is $26.50 - $28.50 CAD
- **Start Date**:As soon as possible
- **End Date**: One (1) year from start date, with the possibility to extend
- **Location**:Calgary or Southern Alberta preferred (in-office/remote hybrid)
- **Travel**: 25-50% (required) with the potential to be higher
- **Benefits**: ACT Alberta offers a competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, flexibility, and work/life balance, in addition to sick days, personal days, and vacation days

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- **JOB SUMMARY**_

The Education Specialist is a public-facing role that develops and facilitates educational programs on human trafficking for service providers, stakeholders, and the public. This position will require an individual who can jump in feet first, excel at communication and public speaking, and can work both independently and collaboratively with the ACT Alberta team.
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- **IMPORTANT**_

Lived experience in human trafficking is considered an asset, but disclosure is not mandatory.
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- **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**_

The Education Specialist actively participates in the Community Engagement team and sets a standard of excellence in demeanour, communication, and work ethic. In a public-facing role, they must exercise exemplary diplomacy, patience, and collaboration with various stakeholder groups.

**Education**:

- Develop relationships and educational practices with stakeholders across various sectors and communities in Alberta, as approved by management.
- Support the Manager of Community Engagement and education team in the development of ACT’s educational materials, ensuring that content is engaging, accurate, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
- Pursue opportunities in rural and urban areas of Alberta to present educational content and develop relevant and impactful partnerships.
- Deliver educational presentations and workshops and report on all outcomes.
- Develop public-facing materials about anti-trafficking education for use in ACT Alberta’s collateral, including website and social media content.

**Coordination and Outreach**:

- Project manage all education-related administration, including managing the education calendar, scheduling training, engaging with potential and current participants, and stewarding relationships through thoughtful communication.
- Support in the collection of program data and developing program reports.
- Support with administrative duties, community engagement, and public outreach.
- Other related duties as assigned. This is a dynamic position in a small organization that requires all staff to wear many different hats and occasionally support each other in any of our projects.
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- **QUALIFICATIONS**_

**Education and Experience**:

- Undergraduate or advanced degree in Education, Public Health, Human Services, Communications, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience developing, facilitating, and/or delivering training and educational materials.
- Experience working with adult learners.
- Experience working with content/material of a sensitive nature, particularly as it pertains to social services and/or vulnerable demographics.
- A Class 5 non-GDL driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract, and a personal vehicle that can be used for work purposes with $2 million liability insurance are required.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Understanding of human trafficking and related issues; experience working on complex social issues and gender-based violence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Excellent scheduling and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to network and build impactful external relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office 365.
- English proficiency is needed to succeed in this role. The ability to speak a second language is an asset.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to travel throughout Alberta, including some overnight and multi-day trips. Occasional driving as part of work duties.
- Ability to access rural areas that may include unpaved areas/roads/pathways.
- Ability to carry and set up materials (brochures, books, etc.) for information table displays.
- Occasional time outside in all weather conditions.
- Continuous extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking (sometimes up or down stairwells, but this is not mandatory).
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- **ABOUT ACT ALBERTA**_

**OUR VISION**:
An Alberta free of human trafficking

**OUR MISSION**: 
We support and advocate for victims and survivors of human trafficking, increase knowledge and awareness of all forms of human trafficking, and lead and foster collective action through collaboration and respect.

**OUR VALUES**:

- Person-centered response driven by human rights.
- A commitment to serve and empower all individua


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