PERMANENT CONTRACT | FULL-TIME | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | SOME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS REQUIRED

At Odyssey House, our vision is to help women and children break free from the cycle of family violence. As a member of our team, you will help to ensure consistent implementation of agency policies and procedures and ensure all staff, residents, and clients are cared for.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Education and Engagement, the main objective of the Public Education Coordinator is to deliver programming around healthy relationships to the community, including schools and other programs. Responsibilities include working as a team member to support staff and volunteers, including, but not limited to, delivering presentations to professionals, students, and members of the community, as well as working trade shows and administrative work.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Minimum high school education, two-year diploma in the Human Services/Social Work field preferred
• Experience working with high-risk youth
• Experience with public speaking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Canva, and other related software
• Proficiency with advertising methods of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other relevant social media and marketing platforms

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Experience in public speaking and ability to engage crowds, deliver impactful presentations and group facilitations
• Knowledge of the social problems and dynamics of domestic violence and women’s issues
• Knowledge of crisis intervention in family violence including intimate partner and child
• Knowledge of social service community agencies and protocols for referral
• Administration skills (computer operation, filing, statistical reporting)
• Strong understanding of community agencies and resources

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Seek out, participate and continue involvement in public educational sessions, awareness events, fundraising initiatives, and trade shows
• Maintain relationships and work with the relevant agencies/service providers for a collaborative approach to family violence and maintain a healthy, positive link with relevant agencies/service providers
• Provide information about Public Education programs to schools, agencies, community groups, and other referral sources as directed
• Assist with the fundraising events, marketing, and program updates