Job Description
About Us Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state's leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.
Position Summary We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Bilingual Community Health Educator (BCHE) to deliver comprehensive sexuality education to parents, caregivers, and youth in both English and Spanish. This role is central to empowering families to become the primary sexuality educators of their children and is funded through the Department of Public Health's Adolescent Sexuality Education (ASE) grant.
Key Responsibilities: - Facilitate sexuality education workshops (e.g., Let's Be Honest/Seamos Honestos, Get Real, VOICES).
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and host sites.
- Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, data collection, and evaluation.
- Collaborate on curriculum development, events, and outreach.
- Translate and adapt educational materials to ensure cultural relevance.
- Represent PPLM at community events and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to digital content and internal reporting.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience teaching or facilitating in high school or community settings.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills (in-person and virtual).
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across Massachusetts.
- Availability for evening and occasional weekend work.
- Familiarity with local community organizations and cultural contexts.
- Experience in sexual health education and adult learning preferred.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and addressing systemic oppression in health care.
$24.63 - $24.63 an hour
This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Based on a 37.5 hour work week.
Why Join Us? We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Commuter Benefits
• A mission-driven workplace that values equity, inclusion, and belonging
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.
Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.
Job Tags
Casual work, Local area, Remote work, Afternoon shift