Coordinator, Community Education

Everymind Inc; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

EveryMind Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Community Education Coordinator to join our Community Education Team.

This role coordinates and implements trainings in Montgomery County, builds relationships with school administrators and community partners, and manages scheduling, registration, and evaluation. The coordinator delivers trainings such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR, supports data reporting, and contributes to broader mental health literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration/human services, or mental health.
• 1–2 years’ experience training multicultural audiences.
• MHFA trainer certification or willingness to become certified.
• QPR Gatekeeper certification or willingness to become certified.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational trainings and manage outreach, recruitment, registration, and evaluation.
• Develop relationships with school administrators and community partners.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with school and community groups to raise awareness.
• Deliver trainings such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR to the community.
• Support data tracking for reporting and quality improvements.
• Travel as needed; maintain confidentiality per guidelines.

Skills

Multicultural training

Public health

Community outreach

Training coordination

Spanish (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Education

Bachelor's in public health/health administration/mhuman services/mental health

Job description

Want to make a difference? Come be a part of the amazing work EveryMind is accomplishing!EveryMind is not just a name; it’s a catalyst for change. We believe in the inherent value and potential of every individual, every mind. With a commitment to the building blocks of mental health, we have been strengthening communities and empowering individuals since 1957. Through our direct services, advocacy, and community partnerships, we foster an ecosystem of support that cultivates thriving communities.EveryMind is hiring a Community Education Coordinator to join our Community Education Team. This role is responsible for working with community partners to coordinate and implement training programs in Montgomery County, Maryland. The coordinator develops relationships with key stakeholders to build awareness and interest for mental health literacy programs and is responsible for day-to-day operations of scheduling, coordinating, and implementing training programs with identified communities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and implement educational trainings and lead the outreach, recruitment, registration, and evaluation processes.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including school administration, utilizing various communication, outreach, and engagement strategies.Coordinate and facilitate meetings with school and community groups to build awareness and demand for mental health literacy education.Deliver educational trainings and workshops, including Mental Health First Aid and QPR, to the community.Support tracking of training data for reporting and quality improvement purposes.Maintain knowledge of local and national mental health and wellness resources.Other duties as assigned.Supervision to be exercised:Supervision of interns and volunteers.Supervision to be received:Reports to Manager, Community Education & OutreachMinimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Strong Personal Resilience and Mental Health:Given the high-stress nature of the role, it is essential that candidates possess a high level of personal resilience and maintain stable mental health. This ensures that they are well-equipped to provide effective support and maintain the professional standards required for client care.Education:Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration/human services, or mental health required.Experience:Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience working with or providing training to multicultural audiences required. Must be a certified MHFA trainer or willing to become certified. Must be a certified QPR Gatekeeper or willing to become certified. Experience providing outreach and engagement to schools and communities preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks while working effectively as a team player. Must have strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills. In addition, strong presentation and group facilitation skills are preferred. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, and other database/technology platforms. Skills with social media and database management are also critical.Abilities:Effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including CEO, board members, clients and family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, school staff, and community partners. Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines.Physical and Emotional Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, or talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently. The job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Due to the nature of the content that is handled in the program, anyone who has a history of trauma or suicidality could be at risk of being triggered or re-traumatized. This is especially true for people who have experienced these issues within the past 12 months and therefore we may not recommend this work if their experience is so recentClearance Requirements:The employee must pass a criminal background check. Certain job functions may require employee to pass a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity as well as a credit check. All staff providing services to staff or clients, must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties.Working Conditions:The work environment is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must be available to perform the duties of the job mostly during core business hours (between 9 – 5pm, M – F), some flexibility with schedule may be available (evening and/or weekend hours). Employee will work a hybrid schedule and require approval of supervisor for remote work. The employee must pass a criminal background check. Certain job functions may require employee to pass a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity as well as a credit check. All staff providing services to staff or clients, must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to perform all required duties at all times.The employee is also required to travel to different locations. Therefore, the employee must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.Ready to Join Us?If you're excited to contribute to life-changing work, apply today and become part of a team that's transforming lives through compassion, expertise, and community connection.