Who We Are
Heal
ures of Texas is a statewide, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the
well-being of young Texans through access to sexual health education, contraception and resources.
Be a part of the team working to ensure that all of our communities’ teens have access to sexual
health information and reproductive health resources. Working together, close to the community,
with a passionate, committed, and talented team, you will be able to see the immediate, tangible
impact of your work.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and seek individuals of all rounds, gender identities, and
sexual orientations to apply to this
Position.
Overview
This full-time position ensures the successful implementation of the Campus Conversations program
in partnership with higher education institutions to support student success by educating older
teens on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted
infections (STIs), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS). The Program Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with campus staff and faculty, and
the UTRGV Program Coordinator to achieve the objectives of the Talk About it Campus Conversations
CPREP
including educating 800 young adults (18 - 19; and under 21 if pregnant parenting).
d Responsibilities
coordina
ting and implementing planning of assigned
education programs
● Monitors progress towards implementation goals and objectives, including assuring collection of
performance measures and submitting relevant reports
● Responsible for direct implementation of approved sexual health education curricula with
college-aged youth
● Orients, recruits, and supervises assigned staff, peer ambassadors, and interns
● Communicates effectively about the program components (education, referrals, faculty
connections and trainings, community partners) to campus staff, external partners, and new hires to
ensure program goals and objectives are met.
● Identifies and coordinates Campus Conversations outreach and community engagement efforts,
pursuing new partnerships, and furthering the development of the Campus Conversations clinical
linkage and referral system
● Collaborates with UTRGV staff, clinics, and organizations to build and nurture
● Collaborates with UTRGV staff, clinics, and organizations to build and nurture long-term
professional relationships, and addresses areas of concern
● Facilitates and delivers group presentations on teen and unplanned pregnancy prevention,
adolescent health, and related topics
● Remains current on topics related to abstinence, contraception, STIs, reproductive health and
adolescent health.
● Bilingual (Spanish) responsibilities would include: creating, facilitating/leading
presentations in Spanish, and supporting programmatic needs overall
Minimum Qualifications
n developing and maintaining working relationships with community leaders, partners, and youth
● Demonstrated ability to partner with community organizations, and other stakeholders in a
participatory manner
● Effective public speaker, comfortable presenting in front of large groups or one-on-one
● Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds
● Ability to troubleshoot and use critical thinking in high-pressure situations
● Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively in both written and
verbal formats to diverse audiences
● Demonstrated ability to identify training needs and provide community partners with feedback
and technical assistance, as needed
● Proficient computer skills in MS Office
● Proficient in social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google
● Applied experience in health, education, business, or related area
● Minimum of three-five years professional experience working with youth or parents in a community
health or related field
● Bilingual (Spanish) speaking, writing, and reading is a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
● Applied experience in Health Education, Health Promotion, or a related field
● Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, or AASECT certification
● Experience in working with community colleges at an administrative level or with peer educators
● Working knowledge of teen pregnancy prevention, adolescent health, and positive youth
development
● Experience in working with school districts and/or community agency administration