James Madison University Looking for Adolescent Health Educator at Harrisonburg, VA  Full Time

• We believe that youth have the right to holistic sexual health information that takes into account their whole beings – their physical, mental, emotional, and relational needs. Sexual health education should integrate medically accurate and evidence-informed content, and be driven by youth voices and input. It should be culturally sensitive and responsive to the communities it serves.
• We believe in the liberating and transformative power of sexual health education. Youth are empowered and can make better decisions for themselves when they understand their agency and bodily autonomy and have the tools to communicate their wants and needs.
• We believe in inclusive education that uplifts all students. This is possible only when the needs and experiences of marginalized youth are centered, considered, and listened to at every point in the educational process. This means cultivating safe, non-judgmental spaces where their identities feel validated and all students are seen and affirmed for who they are.
• We believe that policy, communities, schools, and service providers should affirm youths’ identities, desires, curiosities, and experiences.

• Program planning and preparation; including knowledge of Safer Choices, Draw the Line and 3Rs curriculums, presentation slides and lesson outlines, preparing handout and gathering materials for activities. Completing training, research and professional development opportunities regarding subject matters to stay current and informed.
• Engaging facilitation of evidence-based and evidence-informed curriculums; Safer Choices, Draw the Line and 3Rs: Rights, Respect, Responsibility, in Harrisonburg City and Page County middle and high schools and Rockingham County high schools.
• Collect and report participant data and performance measures data as required by the program and funder. Staff will assist in data entry as needed. Program fidelity will be recorded for each lesson taught.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with the development of new project ideas and creation of outreach materials. Brainstorm innovative parent and community resources and communication to build healthy, trusted relationships and conversation with youth.

• Demonstrate experience/ability in working with adolescents and/or facilitating adolescent programming.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with public.
• Experience with youth development and outreach.
• Ability to compose reports and organize presentations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must possess good oratory, organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
• Candidates should be ready to succeed in an independent work environment and excel at taking initiative.

• Bachelor’s degree (in Health Science, Public Health, Health Education, or related field) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in sexuality education and teen pregnancy prevention.
• Experience planning effective public health education programs.
• Experience delivering prevention programming.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.