Community Educator

Groundworks New Mexico; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico in Taos, NM seeks a Community Educator to promote community‑wide violence prevention. The role delivers school‑based trainings, community workshops, and outreach across Taos County, while strengthening partnerships and supporting survivors.

Responsibilities include providing prevention education to schools, community organizations, businesses, faith groups, and statewide partners; adapting curricula to audience needs and preparing materials for sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in domestic violence services or related prevention work preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based trainings, community workshops, and outreach in Taos County.
• Strengthen partnerships and support survivors while addressing root causes of violence.

Skills

Strong communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Community Educator promotes community-wide violence prevention by addressing the root causes of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. This role delivers school-based trainings,
community workshops, and outreach across Taos County, while strengthening partnerships and
supporting efforts to end violence and uplift survivors.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Serves as a community educator for CAV violence prevention and outreach programs throughout Taos County. Provides prevention education to schools, community organizations, businesses, faith-based groups, alternative education settings, and statewide partners. Assesses audience needs, collaborates with the team to adapt curriculum, and prepares and organizes materials, handouts, and supplies for program sessions.

Other Information/Requirements:

High school diploma/GED and two years of experience in domestic violence services or related prevention work required. Strong communication, organization, facilitation, problem-solving, and computer skills, with knowledge of child development, abuse dynamics, and trauma-informed practices. Experience in youth services, education, human services, or program development preferred. Flexibility for occasional weekends and willingness to complete required training.