Education Specialist

Department: Prevention
Reports To: Education Coordinator
Position Type:  .50 FTE, 20 hours/week, Non-exempt

Please note: this is a temporary position with funding through to June 30^th, 2024.

Bilingual candidates are eligible for $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This differential is included in the pay range shown above.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered. The Job Portal can be found at https://hivalliance.org/employment/open-positions/

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Position Summary

The Education Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Education Coordinator to assist with all aspects of coordinating the Youth Advisory Council and with educational presentations to the community about HIV/AIDS and HIV Alliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist the Education Coordinator in the development and execution of all aspects of Youth Advisory Council and educational programming, including:

• Outreach, recruitment, onboarding, support and coordination of new Youth Advisory Council members
• Coordination and scheduling of Youth Advisory Council meetings
• Incorporate Council feedback into Education Program and general agency services
• Conduct outreach & follow up with schools, treatment centers, and other facilities to promote presentations
• Respond to requests for education presentations
• Update presentations and other materials needed to keep them up-to-date and accurate
• Schedule presentations, distribute and collect any paperwork necessary for each presentation
• Track education data and maintain data spreadsheet including such information as: speaker contact information, number of presentations scheduled and completed, number of students reached, and pre-/post- test results
• Assist with updating the Education section of the HIV Alliance website
• Identify and implement improvements to education programs and materials

Required Qualifications

1 year of experience with patient/client interaction and/or 2 years of administrative experience

Experience or training/education in providing evidence-based public health or related service

Experience working with youth and educators

Comfortable discussing sex, drug use, and HIV/AIDS

Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who inject drugs and people living with HIV/AIDS

Willingness to work with:

• marginalized, underserved populations
• people who inject drugs
• sex workers
• gay/bisexual men and other men who have sex with men
• individuals engaging in behavior considered to be high-risk for HI
• gay/bisexual young men and young people who inject drugs
  
  

Ability to work on a team successfully and effectively

Effective spokesperson and advocate – ability to negotiate and represent agency and importance of HIV/AIDS issues

Ability to communicate in group setting, facilitation skills a plus

Ability to build and maintain bridges between HIV Alliance and its clients, other non-profit agencies, governmental entities, key community stakeholder

Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, and Social Media outreach/technology like Instagram, TikTok, etc.

Detail-oriented

Ability to work with diverse population

Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Strong record keeping and organizational skills

Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekend

Team player who is self-motivated, high-energy, and enthusiastic

TB test (provided at agency)

Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and locations

Comfortable driving in inclement weather

Ability to use a computer, sit and stand for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
  

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

The duties of this job require regular attendance

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 20 hours per week
  

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

• Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.