Title: Primary Prevention Coordinator

Reports To: Sr. Director of Programs

Location: Plano, TX

Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid

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Job Summary:

The Turning Point is hiring a Primary Prevention Coordinator to advance community-based violence prevention efforts under our Building Strong Futures initiative. Working closely with the Health Equity Coordinator, this position leads prevention strategies focused on mobilizing boys and men as allies, promoting healthy masculinity, and creating safer environments for youth and young adults (ages 16–24) in East McKinney and Princeton.

 

The work includes facilitating youth-led activities, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting local institutions to adopt trauma-informed and bystander intervention practices—all guided by the Close to Home model of community organizing.

 

This is a community-based role with a hybrid schedule. The Coordinator will spend significant time in the field—facilitating groups, delivering trainings, and building partnerships—with up to three days per week in our Plano office for planning and coordination. Applicants who live in or have strong connections to East McKinney or Princeton are strongly preferred.

 

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role means seeing more boys, men, and young people step forward as visible allies in preventing violence. It means community partners increasingly adopting trauma-informed and bystander practices in the places where youth learn, work, and gather. Over time, youth-led initiatives begin to influence the culture of these communities, shaping safer, more equitable environments and driving lasting change.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 1. Community Organizing & Mobilization

• Build partnerships with youth, men, and community organizations to co-create prevention initiatives.

• Facilitate dialogues, events, and campaigns that challenge harmful gender norms and promote healthy relationships.

• Coordinate and support the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and Community Advisory Board (CAB).

• Engage diverse community members, including faith leaders, educators, and local partners, in prevention efforts.

• Use the Close to Home framework to guide engagement through listening, relationship-building, and community-led action.

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2. Program Implementation

• Design and implement youth-led workshops, outreach events, and campaigns promoting consent, respect, and bystander intervention.

• Coordinate and deliver trauma-informed and bystander intervention training for community institutions where young people learn, work, and gather (e.g., colleges, community centers, and faith organizations).

• Support youth and community members in conducting safety assessments and advocating for changes that improve physical and social environments.

• Collaborate with the Health Equity Coordinator to align activities and share lessons learned across program components.

• Integrate trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices in all prevention programming.

 

3. Project & Administrative Management

• Plan and track engagement activities and outcomes in alignment with RPE grant deliverables.

• Maintain accurate documentation and data in systems such as Salesforce.

• Coordinate logistics for community meetings, trainings, and advisory sessions.

• Represent The Turning Point at coalitions, community forums, and outreach events.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum three years’ experience in community organizing, facilitation, or youth/community engagement.

• Strong understanding of gender equity, healthy masculinity, and primary prevention.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and adapt in a dynamic, community-centered environment.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive, and strengths-based practice.

• ​Must complete 40-hour OAG sexual assault training upon hire.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

• Ability and comfort with collaboration, including being out in the community. 

• Must pass all required criminal history background checks; have a valid Texas driver’s license; and maintain reliable transportation. 

• Regular travel between community agencies.