Youth Prevention & Education Coordinator

YWCA Evanston/North Shore; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 31,643 - 35,156; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Evanston/North Shore seeks a Prevention and Training Coordinator to advance healthy relationships and comprehensive sex education across K-12 schools and community groups in Evanston, Illinois. The role emphasizes prevention education, leadership development, and trauma‑informed practices.

The position requires developing curricula, coordinating youth programming, and engaging partners to expand access to services while mentoring youth leaders and facilitating trainings for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience delivering educational workshops to youth on development or health topics.
• Experience coordinating program logistics including scheduling and recruitment.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive sex ed and violence prevention curricula in schools and community settings.
• Coordinate youth leadership programming and recruit participants.
• Develop and update curricula with assessment tools and metrics.
• Engage schools and community partners to expand access to prevention education.
• Mentor and supervise youth participants and support leadership development.

Skills

Youth workshops

Curriculum development

Program logistics

Outreach & partnerships

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Social Work / Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

YWCA Evanston/North Shore seeks a Prevention and Training Coordinator to advance healthy relationships and comprehensive sex education across K-12 schools and community groups in Evanston, Illinois. The role emphasizes prevention education, leadership development, and trauma‑informed practices.

The position requires developing curricula, coordinating youth programming, and engaging partners to expand access to services while mentoring youth leaders and facilitating trainings for diverse