PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years. We believe that all people deserve the information and expert services to make informed, personal decisions that affect their health, their lives and their futures. We are the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services. We educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices that lead to healthier lives. We advocate for policies that improve sexual health.

 

PPLM believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being and happiness. We recognize that geographical and systemic barriers entrenched in discrimination and stigma prevent people in Massachusetts from having equitable opportunity to choose their own path and access to sexual and reproductive health care. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization. We have embarked on a diversity, equity and inclusion journey that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Get Real Educator is responsible for facilitating the Get Real Teen Council (GRTC) program in the Central Massachusetts area and supporting the implementation of the Get Real curriculum in schools and after school settings in accordance with the ASE grant, as needed. The Get Real Teen Council is a year-long program for high school aged young people in the Central MA area. The program empowers teenagers to educate their peers, families, and communities about human sexuality and healthy decision making and inspires teens to use their voices to advocate for just and positive sexual attitudes and policies. As such, the Get Real Educator guides Get Real Teen Council members in developing and mastering presentation skills and sexual and reproductive health knowledge, and supports them in spreading knowledge to their peers through workshops and informal educational conversations with people in their lives. The Get Real Educator is also responsible for helping to build a continuing collaboration between Youth Education, Community Outreach, External Affairs, and the health centers in order to enhance the external presence of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts’ education and health services programs. They also work to build and maintain relationships with local schools, after-school programs, and educational community partners though GRTC workshops, Get Real High School programming, and associated programming.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Facilitate the Central MA Get Real Teen Council (GRTC), including delivery of weekly trainings for Get Real Teen Council members
  • In collaboration with the Youth Education team, maintain and update GRTC training lesson plans and external workshop/presentation lesson plans
  • Facilitate recruitment for Get Real Teen Council, coordinate with and interview GRTC applicants in collaboration with current members, and manage onboarding of new GRTC cohorts
  • Establish and manage relationships with community partners for hosting Get Real Teen Council programs and the ongoing expansion of the Get Real Teen Council program
  • Present education workshops in conjunction with Central MA Get Real Teen Council members or as Get Real Teen Council outreach
  • Transport Get Real Teen Council members to/from meetings and trainings as needed
  • Book, coordinate and track Central MA Get Real Teen Council workshops and presentations
  • Book and coordinate guest speakers and events for the Get Real Teen Council
  • Contribute to the social media presence for Get Real Teen Council
  • Coordinate the advocacy work of the Get Real Teen Council, in collaboration with advocacy staff and guidelines
  • Collaborate with the Metro Boston Get Real Educator and other Youth Education staff on events, conferences, and external training opportunities as needed
  • Maintain accurate records of youth education activities and reach
  • Teach the Get Real High School curriculum to youth in-school and out-of-school in the Central MA community, as assigned
  • Participation in PPLM’s efforts to achieve strategic goals
  • Remain current on sexual and reproductive health and sexuality education information
  • Other tasks and responsibilities as needed

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Valid driver’s license and use of car required
  • Travel to Boston and Greater Boston area as required
  • Regular evening hours and flexible weekend hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Bachelors degree preferred, or commensurate experience in youth education/development
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills in-person and virtual, required
  • 1-3 years experience teaching in a classroom setting, required
  • Experience teaching or facilitating programming to high school aged youth, required
  • Experience in sexual health or sex education field strongly preferred
  • Experience writing curriculum and/or lesson planning, preferred
  • Experience developing positive relationships with community partners, preferred
  • Clear and timely oral and written communication skills required
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and experiences
  • Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other oppressions on sexual health
  • A commitment to PPLM’s mission and values

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; health, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and more.

 

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.