Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Virginia

The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood (VLPP) is seeking a Director of Education to join our team. 

The Director of Education provides leadership for all aspects of VLPP’s community-based programs that promote sexual health and healthy relationships. Major duties and responsibilities include program oversight, program evaluation, strategic partnership development, supporting and collaborating with VLPP staff, and managing funds for the education department.

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of Hampton Roads or Richmond but travel to various sites within VLPP’s service area and to attend local and national conferences will be required. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity, particularly among communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and rural communities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Health Data and Research Monitoring

• Use community health data to develop strategies to improve health outcomes among vulnerable populations within VLPP’s service area.
• Maintain a working knowledge of professional literature in the field of sexual health, youth development, best practices in teaching, and best practices in program evaluation.

• Identify and oversee implementation of evidence-informed and evidence-based programs to promote healthy relationships and prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among youth and adults.
• Create and implement innovative sex education workshops, professional training programs, and provide technical assistance to community partners.

Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Provide ongoing program implementation guidance to education staff for contract compliance and complete all required documentation and reports.
• Present evaluation findings to colleagues, community partners, Board members, and funders as required.

Strategic Partnership Development

• Establish and further develop partnerships with schools and other youth-serving organizations in VLPP’s service area to implement single and multi-session sex education programs.
• Represent VLPP on various local and national committees, work groups, and coalitions related to public health and sex education.
• Partner with state agencies such as the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Health to advocate for improving sex education for youth.
• Convene and manage all administrative aspects of the Virginia Sexuality Network.
• Advocate with legislators and community groups for policies that support sex education, sexual health, LGBTQ inclusion, and health care access at the federal, state, and local level.
• Develop a management structure within the education department to provide oversight for all programs to ensure health educators have the skills and training necessary to implement programs with fidelity, using medically accurate and inclusive language.

Education Department Budget and Grants Management

• Work closely with development department to identify and develop fundraising efforts to support education and training programs.
• Participate in identification, development, management and tracking of grant proposals and education budgets as they relate to project goals, objectives and outcomes.​

• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and program evaluation required.
• Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed best practices in teaching sexual health, reproductive health, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other related topics to youth in a variety of settings.
• Experience developing and implementing innovative sexual health programs desired.
• Familiarity with community leaders and agencies in the area of health education and prevention in VLPP’s service area desired.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, high priority projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, and Google Workspace.