Public Education Manager in Topeka, Kansas at YWCA Northeast Kansas
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Job Description
YWCA Northeast Kansas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking, Community Violence Interruption, before- and after-school programming, and leadership and inclusion initiatives.
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mutually Determined (some evenings and weekends required)
Reporting Relationship: CSE Program Director
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) Program Director, the Public Education Manager leads the organization’s community education and awareness programming about domestic and dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. This position develops and delivers trainings and public awareness efforts, manages community partnerships, and facilitates staff training as requested.
As a member of the CSE Supervisor Team, this position contributes to program leadership, participates in the CSE Supervisor’s On-Call rotation, and supports coordination of services across program areas. Following successful completion of the probationary period, this role may assume supervisory responsibilities for assigned staff, interns, or volunteers, as determined by program needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Education & Outreach
- Develops and implements an array of educational presentations throughout the community on topics related to the agency’s mission and vision.
- Delivers presentations and trainings to schools, community groups, and professionals from diverse disciplines.
- Schedules and coordinates all speaking engagements and outreach opportunities with community partners.
- Represents the Center for Safety & Empowerment at community events, panels, and meetings as requested.
- Maintains records of outreach activities and presentations for program reporting and internal documentation.
Community Awareness & Communications
- Organizes and coordinates awareness-raising community events for DV/SV/HT/ST programming.
- Assists with planning for community events including, but not limited to the Week Without Violence and the Concealed Revealed Art Auction.
- Leads the Holiday Store initiative, ensuring clients and their families have gifts and essential needs provisions during the December holiday season.
- Assists in the creation and design of promotional and informational materials related to CSE services.
- Collaborates with the YWCA Community Engagement Team to promote programs, initiatives, and opportunities for community involvement.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Provides advocacy and direct assistance to clients as needed.
- Participates as an active member of the CSE Supervisor Team, contributing to program coordination, decision-making, and operational support.
- Participates in the CSE Supervisor on-call rotation and respond to after-hours situations consistent with program protocols.
- Assists with onboarding and training of new staff, through assigned New Advocate Training sessions.
- Collaborates with CSE leadership to identify training needs and contributes to staff development opportunities related to the agency’s mission and services.
- Serves as a point of contact for connecting supporters and community members with YWCA programming, volunteer opportunities, and mission-driven initiatives.
- Participates in collaborative community partnerships and represents CSE in relevant community meetings and initiatives.
- Attends biweekly CSE all-staff meetings, weekly supervision meetings, and participates in program planning and coordination.
- Maintains accurate records and complete all timekeeping documentation required by funders.
Supervision
- Following successful completion of the probationary period, this position may provide supervision for assigned staff, interns, or volunteers as determined by program structure and organizational needs.
- Provides guidance, training, and support to staff involved in community education or outreach initiatives.
- Supports staff development and ensure program activities align with organizational policies and program expectations.
Other Position Functions
- Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
- Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in day-to-day interactions.
- Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor or CEO. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, the Public Education Manager must have a degree in Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for formal education requirements, depending on the nature and scope of the experience. In addition, the Public Education Manager shall have:
- Experience in public speaking.
- Basic understanding of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
- Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
- Sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage individuals in crisis.
- Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within service areas.
- Dedication to relationship building and a commitment to working as an integral part of a team, while exercising significant initiative and autonomy.
- Commitment to the YWCA mission and values, including a strong focus on racial equity and social justice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described 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:
- Work Environment: Office
- Lifting Requirement: 50 pounds
- Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
- Travel Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Transportation.
- Auto insurance.
- Travel throughout the multi-county rural service area required.
- Pass various background checks.
NON DISCRIMINATION
YWCA Northeast Kansas is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed workplace. We recognize that systemic inequities impact many aspects of society, and we strive to address these through our policies, practices, and organizational culture. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our mission and our work.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. No question on our application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.
We are also committed to fair hiring practices, including the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal records, in line with applicable laws and our values of second chances and community reintegration.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds — including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; immigrants and refugees; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; gender-diverse individuals; survivors; and members of other historically underrepresented communities.