Public Educator

3 days ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Saffron Centre Ltd Full time

**General Information**

Reporting to the Director of Justice, Research and Outreach (“Director, JRO”), and working alongside other JRO staff, students, and volunteers. This position is primarily responsible for providing information and education to the community to support survivors and engage others in preventing sexual violence.

**Responsibilities**

Education
- Plan and deliver presentations and workshops both in-person and virtually, to all ages.
- Collaborate with the Public Education Team to address any inquiries about the Public Education program promptly.
- Conduct research relating to the development of new content for the Public Education program.
- Run educational programming through The Bridge Wellness Hub for Youth and the Canteen Youth Hub for children and youth.
- As may be required, participate in and provide support for Saffron Centre events/activities including workshops, fundraising events, general operations or administration, interagency meetings, community awareness activities, etc.

Outreach and Engagement
- Conduct outreach to community agencies, schools, and businesses in Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton, and surrounding rural areas to promote public awareness and educational programming.
- Receive disclosures of sexual violence in youth-focused spaces and assist with system navigation and connection to Saffron’s programming.
- Participate in local interagency and collaborative partnerships related to the prevention of gender-based violence.
- Respond to community collaboration requests to advance the Organizational mission.
- Build relationships and increase the capacity of partner agencies to respond to disclosures of sexual violence.

Administrative Duties
- Book presentations/workshops in accordance with the Organization’s Public Education Agreement.
- Work with Administrative Coordinator to organize invoicing for mileage, accommodations, and donations paid by the booking agency.
- Maintain a monthly collection of statistics on educational and outreach programs and complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requests from the Director, JRO.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the capacity to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships on both an individual and group level.
- Demonstrated comfort and professionalism speaking about sensitive topics to large groups of people, including children, youth, and adults.
- Passion for sexual violence advocacy and a desire to lower barriers to access for those who have experienced sexual violence.

**Qualifications and Competencies**
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Education, Criminology, Social Work, Communications, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
- Prior paid or unpaid public speaking experience.
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check from Children’s Services Alberta.
- A signed Oath of Confidentiality is required to work, volunteer, or complete a practicum at the Organization.
- Suicide Intervention Training is an asset.
- Mental Health First Aid is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is an asset.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months

**Salary**: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to submit a valid Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Intervention Record Check?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Public speaking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License and Vehicle (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-17
Expected start date: 2024-05-01

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