Community Educator: DV & Gun Violence Prevention (Hybrid)

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (full coverage)

Disability/Life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Summer Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Women In Transition in Philadelphia seeks a Community Educator to lead DV prevention initiatives at the intersection with gun violence, focusing on education, outreach, and partnerships. The role is a full-time, 35-hour weekly, hybrid position reporting to the Prevention and Education Director.

The educator will design and facilitate workshops, build CVI partnerships, coordinate trainings, and provide LifeLine counseling while promoting trauma-informed, equity-based practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus; experience may substitute.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Experience delivering educational programs and workshops.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed approaches, and intersectionality.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and create inclusive learning environments.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and empowerment of survivors.
• Willingness to travel and work directly at the community level.
• Evening and weekends as needed for workshops, events.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to provide FBI/Child Abuse/Criminal clearances.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and facilitate interactive workshops, presentations, and training to help the community recognize and respond to intimate partner violence using a trauma-informed and equity based lens.
• Plan and facilitate professional development training and continuing education opportunities that provide skill building for addressing domestic violence and supporting survivors.
• Plan and Facilitate WAVE ESD programming and teach skills for various situations.
• Foster connections between DV service providers and CVI organizations serving overlapping populations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local agencies, coalitions, and community groups; attend meetings and events.
• Attend vigils for DV shooting victims to support community members and increase connection to DV resources.
• Collaborate with community organizations to promote awareness and coordinate outreach efforts.
• Represent WIT at meetings, coalitions, conferences, and public events.
• Develop culturally responsive messaging with community partners for DV prevention education programs.
• Identify emerging community needs and recommend program improvements.
• Support evaluation and data collection for education and prevention programs.
• Provide up to four hours of LifeLine counseling weekly for survivors and supporters.

Skills

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Public speaking

Bilingual

Travel readiness

Clearances

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Women In Transition in Philadelphia seeks a Community Educator to lead DV prevention initiatives at the intersection with gun violence, focusing on education, outreach, and partnerships. The role is a full-time, 35-hour weekly, hybrid position reporting to the Prevention and Education Director.

The educator will design and facilitate workshops, build CVI partnerships, coordinate trainings, and provide LifeLine counseling while promoting trauma-informed, equity-based practices.