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Job Posting Dates: September 20 - October 11, 2024
Job Title: Prevention Outreach Coordinator (part-time)
Reports To: Community Awareness and Prevention Director

The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is seeking a part-time Prevention Outreach Coordinator who will provide child sexual abuse prevention and safety education programs for adults.

Please note that it takes courage and commitment to increase people's knowledge and to change attitudes about child abuse. Before applying, potential candidates should consider how talking about this issue regularly and openly in public will affect them personally. It can be difficult to hear personal stories of abuse; however, for applicants looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that helps to keep kids safe, this position may be for them.

About the role:
As a member of our team in Huntsville, AL, you will coordinate, conduct, and promote Stewards of Children classes in Madison County and throughout the State of Alabama. Stewards of Children is a nationally recognized, evidence-based training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. To present the training, a person must complete an 8-hour training to become an authorized facilitator. Stewards of Children classes are provided virtually or in person during regular business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends.

A typical day may include:

• Scheduling and presenting training classes virtually or in person
• Responding appropriately to any disclosures of child abuse and neglect
• Developing marketing plans and materials
• Creating targeted email marketing
• Maintaining records and assisting in compiling reports for grants and other purposes
• Writing, developing, and strategizing digital content
• Proposing, researching, and creating infographics and fact sheets
• Assisting with event planning and other community education and training activities

You will thrive in this job if you:

• Have excellent public speaking, writing, and editing skills
• Are skilled in translating technical jargon in an informative, engaging, and patient manner
• Possess strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Demonstrate poise and maturity to tactfully, compassionately, and professionally address audience questions and issues in a public setting
• Can talk openly and appropriately about child sexual abuse and engage adults in discussion
• Are flexible and available to conduct training at times convenient for community organizations, including occasional evening and weekend hours
• Are an innovative and creative thinker
• Can multi-task and meet hard deadlines
• Work well independently, with a willingness to ask for help when needed
• Have excellent attendance and promptness

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or related human services/health field
• Minimum of one year of experience with public speaking or conducting training classes for adults
• Minimum of one year of digital media experience or an equivalent combination of education and skills
• Prefer knowledge and work experience in child abuse prevention or intervention, or closely related public health or social work knowledge and experience
• Prefer experience in launching and marketing outreach programs
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license, excellent driving record, dependable transportation, and current vehicle liability insurance.

Location and Hours
This position will work an average of 14 hours per week on-site at our Huntsville, AL office. Our standard business hours are 8:30 - 5:00, Monday through Friday. The weekly schedule may vary, with occasional evening and weekend hours.

About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States' response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000+ Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 34 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.

The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, virtually, and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library Online TM (CALi OTM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever evolving, and some of the best in the world.

Perks and Benefits
We hope you're excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! In addition to our positive organizational culture, we also offer these benefits to part-time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k plan

Application and Hiring Process
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now” button, which will be at the end of this posting if you access it through the NCAC website. If you are reading this posting on a third-party site (Indeed, Google, etc.), please go to NCAC's Careers page to apply via our application system: https://www.nationalcac.org/careers/

A complete application includes a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.

NCAC believes it is important to be inclusive not only to our clients but also to our staff, partners, and global audiences. We recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring innovative ideas to the table. In recruiting for our team, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on our learning journey of how to be increasingly responsive and supportive to diverse staff, clients, and associates. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.

NCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to hearing from you.