Bilingual Community Educator

WHO WE ARE    Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state.   At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives. 

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Our Education Team is hiring a full-time (40 hours/week) Bilingual Community Educator, eligible for full benefits.

Joining our Education team, you will work under the guidance of the Director of Community Education to promote healthy human sexuality through comprehensive outreach and training. This role focuses on empowering individuals to make informed, responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health by expanding PPAU’s presence and impact statewide.

As a key member of our outreach team, you will help develop and implement essential educational initiatives, including digital content and community programs, to ensure all public engagement aligns with our high standards of accuracy, inclusivity, and excellence.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects and serves our communities. We encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Job Duties:

• Deliver reproductive health and healthy sexuality presentations, trainings, and curricula in both Spanish and English to diverse audiences, from elementary students to community groups & professionals.

• Create and expand community educational programs, including recruiting participants for youth initiatives and developing digital content for social media engagement.

• Support and train teachers, school staff, parents, and volunteers to deliver PPAU curricula; provide professional development and mentorship for staff and community educators.

• Maintain accurate records in education databases and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure compliance with Title X, Title V, and PPFA funding requirements.

• Represent PPAU in public forums and schools, advocating for comprehensive sex education and equipping parents to be the primary educators for their children.

• Monitor training trends and community needs to ensure materials remain medically accurate, current, and cost-effective.

• Collaborate on agency-wide marketing, fundraising, and outreach events to advance the PPAU mission.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, human sexuality, social work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Ability to pass our internal verbal and written Spanish Proficiency Exam.

• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to tailor complex health topics to diverse groups.

• Deep knowledge of reproductive health, human sexuality, and age-appropriate education best practices.

• Experience developing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs, including data collection and grant reporting.

• Ability and willingness with a flexible schedule and in-state travel.

• Commitment to PPAU's mission, values, and principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.

Your unique path and the perspectives shaped by your lived experiences are what we value most. If you are passionate about doing good and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply—regardless of where your professional journey began. We look forward to hearing your story and seeing how your background can help us provide compassionate care to all.

WHY WORK AT PPAU?   In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible.   Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.   Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.      Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.