Community Educator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) works to unite and equip Knoxville and East Tennessee to end modern-day slavery while providing survivors of human trafficking with individualized, relational care through our direct services program, Grow Free Tennessee. We accomplish our mission through four primary initiatives: raising overall awareness; training and equipping primary responders; bolstering intervention efforts via our locally focused, collaborative, counter-trafficking task force; and providing wraparound aftercare services to survivors.
At CCAHT, we choose love first. When it comes to serving our clients, we understand that healing takes time. Each client’s needs and journey toward restoration will be different, which is why our aftercare programming is survivor-centered and grounded in industry best practices and research. We know that it takes people to serve people, and we are seeking a passionate, qualified individual to join our team as we work to empower survivors and foster positive change in upper East Tennessee.
POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, the Community Educator position is a full-time position which allows for flexibility for non-traditional hours. Specifically, the Community Educator will facilitate trainings during regular business hours but also frequently on evenings and weekends, allowing for the opportunity to flex time on weekdays. The Community Educator is responsible for representing CCAHT throughout the 33-county service area, hosting trainings and awareness events. This position will also be responsible for researching and updating the current training curriculum to included new data and best practices for systemic responses to the issue of human trafficking.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates strong organizational and documentation skills
- Oversees administrative duties as assigned by Director of Development and Communications
- Facilities coordination, cooperation and (ultimately) collaboration amongst stakeholders in the counter-trafficking sector within East Tennessee
- Works with CCAHT staff and partner agencies in the area to develop strategies for combatting human trafficking and raising awareness about the problem
- Works with state and national entities to further the mission of the CCAHT
- Develops and conducts outreach and awareness opportunities within community organizations and state agencies where survivors of trafficking are being served
- Conducts trainings for primary responders
- Contributes to the analysis and reporting of programmatic outcomes
- Ensures ongoing compliance with strategic plan, grant requirements, agency standards
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; researching best practices; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Assists with awareness/public outreach campaigns
- Assists with social media initiatives, including initiating regular postings on various social media platforms and blog posts
- Develops communication related to outreach, education, and public awareness
- Develops structured engagement program for professional and personal community partners
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Possesses the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. – professionals in the social service field, law enforcement, criminal justice, and the general public)
- Holds strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
- Approaches business planning in an action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative way
- Brings passion, idealism, integrity, a positive attitude, and a mission-driven, self‐directed work ethic
- Maintains willingness to stay abreast of and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
- Possesses strong computer skills including: word processing, data management, financial reporting, presentation, collecting digital data, and Adobe InDesign
QUALIFICATIONS
The Community Educator will be thoroughly committed to the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s mission. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Communications, or other related field. Masters Degree preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, advocacy, victim service or related fields
- Experience in assistance to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and/or related programs strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with public speaking and community outreach and collaboration
- Successful completion of criminal background checks
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate clearly in English both written and verbal
- Good visual & audio capabilities
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Bend, stoop, and/or squat
- PC/Keyboarding abilities
- Lift up to 40 pounds
- Work extended hours as needed (>40 per week)