Bilingual Community Educator

Location: Lower Fairfield County, CT Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Reports to: Director of Education & Outreach About The Rowan Center For nearly 50 years, The Rowan Center has worked to prevent sexual violence and other trauma, respond when harm occurs, and support adult and youth survivors as they heal. We serve Lower Fairfield County, and every one of our services is free and confidential. That work takes many forms. We run a 24/7 helpline and provide crisis counseling, advocacy, support groups, and long-term trauma therapy. Our prevention educators reach more than 25,000 students a year. And our advocates partner with families, schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement across the region. We also operate the Trauma Recovery Practice, a statewide outpatient mental health program offering evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) to adults across Connecticut who have experienced any form of trauma. KidSafeHQ is our statewide digital safety platform. It gives parents and caregivers practical tools to protect children from online and offline harm, from sextortion and grooming to cyberbullying, deepfakes, and digital exploitation, drawing on expert insight, local law enforcement guidance, and trusted resources. The Role We’re looking for a Bilingual Community Educator who can walk into a kindergarten classroom, a parent workshop, or a police training and teach with confidence in both English and Spanish. You’ll report to the Director of Education & Outreach and deliver engaging, evidence-informed programs across Lower Fairfield County on sexual violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent, child safety, and emerging online risks. Just as important, you’ll be a bridge to Spanish-speaking families and communities, bringing culturally responsive education and making sure people know our services are there for them. The role also helps grow KidSafeHQ through bilingual outreach, parent education, and public awareness work. And like everyone on our team, you’ll complete crisis counselor training and support survivors directly through helpline coverage and advocacy, including in Spanish when needed. What You’ll Do Prevention Education Deliver age-appropriate prevention programs in English and Spanish to students from kindergarten through college. Lead interactive presentations on personal safety, consent, healthy relationships, sexual violence prevention, child abuse prevention, bystander intervention, and digital safety. Tailor each presentation to the developmental, cultural, linguistic, and educational needs of the audience in front of you. Translate or help adapt educational materials into Spanish so they stay accurate and culturally relevant. Help develop, review, and update curriculum and training materials. Collect evaluation data and prepare reports that show educational outcomes and community impact. Community Outreach & Professional Training Train parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations in English and Spanish. Represent The Rowan Center at community events, health fairs, conferences, and other outreach opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with schools, municipalities, nonprofits, and community partners, with a particular focus on deepening engagement in Spanish-speaking communities. Raise awareness of our prevention work and services throughout the region. Provide translation and interpretation at community events as needed. KidSafeHQ Support statewide outreach and education for KidSafeHQ. Help create and deliver bilingual parent workshops, community presentations, webinars, and resources on online and offline child safety. Connect English- and Spanish-speaking families, educators, and professionals with trusted child safety resources and local services. Stay current on emerging risks to children and teens, including sextortion, online exploitation, cyberbullying, grooming, deepfakes, AI-related abuse, and other technology-facilitated harm. Complete The Rowan Center’s 40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Training. Cover scheduled shifts on our 24/7 helpline, including calls from Spanish speakers. Respond to hospitals and police departments to provide in-person advocacy and crisis intervention for survivors of sexual violence. Offer crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals in English or Spanish. When on call, be able to reach hospitals in Stamford, Norwalk, or Greenwich within about 40 minutes. Additional Duties Take part in staff meetings, supervision, strategic planning, fundraising events, and community initiatives. Keep building your knowledge of best practices in prevention education, trauma-informed care, child safety, and culturally responsive services. Work occasional evenings and weekends based on program and event schedules. Handle other duties as assigned to support organizational priorities. What You’ll Bring Required Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken. Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The ability to engage diverse audiences with confidence, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. Strong writing, computer, and time management skills. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout Lower Fairfield County for presentations and advocacy response. A commitment to trauma-informed practice, equity, inclusion, and The Rowan Center’s mission. Preferred A bachelor’s degree in education, public health, social work, women’s studies, sociology, communications, or a related field. Experience presenting, teaching, or doing community outreach in both languages (strongly preferred). Experience working with children, adolescents, schools, or community organizations (strongly preferred). A background in education, counseling, prevention programming, public speaking, crisis intervention, or nonprofit work. The salary range is $50,000 to $60,000, based on experience. Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 15 days of paid time off, accrued annually The chance to make a real difference through prevention education, survivor advocacy, and statewide child safety work Reports to: Director of Education & Outreach #J-18808-Ljbffr Endsexualviolencect