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Title: Primary Prevention Coordinator
Reports To: Sr. Director of Programs
Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid
Job Summary: The Primary Prevention Coordinator (PPC) is responsible for organizing and leading sexual assault prevention efforts across Collin County, focusing on underserved youth and high-need communities. The PPC will coordinate workshops, training programs, and community mobilization efforts to create safer environments and promote positive social norms. This role requires collaboration with community organizations, local businesses, post-secondary institutions, and faith-based groups. While the program serves youth ages 13–24, activities will not be conducted in or through K–12 public schools. The PPC will also manage the Youth Advisory Council and Community Advisory Board to ensure that the voices of youth and community members guide program development and implementation.
What Success Looks Like: The PPC will successfully drive community engagement and educational initiatives, effectively coordinating prevention activities that lead to measurable reductions in risk factors for violence. Success will be defined by increased youth participation in leadership roles, the creation of safer social and physical environments, and the cultivation of a stronger network of community partnerships. Additionally, the PPC will ensure that workshops and trainings are accessible, relevant, and impactful, leading to a change in social norms and attitudes toward violence.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and deliver prevention education workshops and training sessions in high-need areas, focusing on healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and positive masculinity.
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Develop and implement strategies for community mobilization, including organizing community forums and youth-led initiatives.
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Manage and support the Youth Advisory Council and Community Advisory Board, facilitating their active involvement in shaping program activities and goals.
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Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, community centers, faith-based organizations, and other institutions to expand the reach of prevention efforts.
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Track and evaluate program outputs and outcomes, ensuring data-driven decision-making and accountability to project goals.
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Collaborate with local leaders and institutions to create safer environments by integrating trauma-informed care and bystander intervention practices.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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With reasonable accommodation, this position requires: the manual dexterity to sufficiently operate phones, computers, and other office and medical equipment; ability to communicate clearly and accurately to convey information using the English language, both verbally and in writing; possess visual acuity capable of drafting, editing, reviewing, and/or comprehending materials in a standard typeface size 10 font or above, are required.
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Be capable of sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or lift 10+lbs. of force.
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Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions, including the performance of work in cramped and/or awkward positions, and exposure to safety hazards, loud noise, traffic, and inclement weather conditions is possible.
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Must pass all required criminal history background checks; have a valid Texas driver’s license.
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Regular travel between community agencies.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
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Minimum of three years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, or violence prevention.
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Demonstrated ability to engage youth and community stakeholders in educational programming.
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and evidence-based sexual violence prevention strategies.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
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Experience with data collection, analysis, and the use of platforms like Salesforce or similar tools.
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Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
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Valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to travel locally for program activities.
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Must complete 40 hours of mandated OAG sexual assault training.
Title: Health Equity Coordinator
Reports To: Sr. Director of Programs
Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid
Job Summary: The Health Equity Coordinator will successfully lead efforts that empower young women and other marginalized youth by advancing mentorship programs, paid internship opportunities, and advocacy for comparable worth policies in local businesses. These targeted economic strategies are designed to shift community attitudes about women in leadership and expand financial support for young women. The coordinator will cultivate strategic partnerships with local businesses and institutions, ensuring that economic empowerment is closely linked with sexual assault prevention and health equity goals.
What Success Looks Like: The Health Equity Coordinator will be successful when young women and underserved youth are actively participating in mentorship programs, securing internship opportunities, and gaining visibility as emerging leaders. Success will also be reflected in the development of sustained partnerships with businesses and institutions committed to gender equity and fair compensation practices. Progress will be measured by the creation of new mentorship and internship pathways, business engagement in pay equity efforts, and alignment between economic and sexual assault prevention goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement mentorship programs that increase leadership opportunities and workplace exposure for young women and underserved youth.
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Collaborate with local businesses to establish paid internship pathways, job shadowing opportunities, and mentorship connections.
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Advocate for pay equity and inclusive hiring practices in partnership with local businesses, post-secondary institutions, and nonprofit organizations serving young adults. (Note: This excludes K–12 public schools.)
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Track and evaluate progress of mentorship, internship, and pay equity efforts to ensure alignment with health equity and violence prevention goals.
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Serve as a liaison between partner institutions and community members to ensure that these strategies are culturally responsive and impactful.
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Coordinate with youth and community advisory boards to ensure all activities reflect local needs and elevate youth leadership in economic spaces.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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With reasonable accommodation, this position requires: the manual dexterity to sufficiently operate phones, computers, and other office and medical equipment; ability to communicate clearly and accurately to convey information using the English language, both verbally and in writing; possess visual acuity capable of drafting, editing, reviewing, and/or comprehending materials in a standard typeface size 10 font or above, are required.
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Be capable of sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or lift 10+lbs. of force.
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Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions, including the performance of work in cramped and/or awkward positions, and exposure to safety hazards, loud noise, traffic, and inclement weather conditions is possible.
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Must pass all required criminal history background checks; have a valid Texas driver’s license.
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Regular travel between community agencies.
Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development, or a related field.
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At least three years of experience in economic development, community engagement, or workforce development with a focus on gender equity.
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Proven ability to develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses and community organizations.
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Strong understanding of the intersection between economic disparities, gender inequities, and violence prevention.
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Excellent advocacy, organizational, and communication skills.
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Experience in tracking program outcomes and using data to inform program adjustments.
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Ability to work independently and with diverse community groups.
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Valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to travel locally for program activities.
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Must complete 40 hours of mandated OAG sexual assault training.