What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Educator - Domestic Violence Prevention position at SARC?
Join SARC: Be the Lifeline for Survivors
Are you ready to make a real difference? At SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resources Center), we are more than an organization - we are a movement. We stand with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking, providing safety, advocacy, and hope. Now, we're looking for strong, compassionate, and mission-driven individuals to join our team as a Community Educator (Part-Time).
About SARC
Founded in 1978, SARC has been a cornerstone of safety and support in Harford County. what started as a grassroots effort has grown into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and community education. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Grace, Safety, and Integrity - guide everything we do, and together, we work to end abuse and empower survivors.
About the Role: Residential Case Manager
As a Community Educator at SARC, you will be the voice and face of our outreach efforts, delivering dynamic, trauma-informed education to the public and building lasting partnerships that amplify our impact.
What You'll Do:
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Deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences on domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and bystander intervention.
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Promote awareness of SARC’s services and the issues survivors face, with a focus on prevention and education.
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Identify and build relationships with new community partners, expanding our outreach footprint.
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Organize and co-facilitate volunteer training, including our 26-hour Basic Crisis Responses Training.
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Create and share outreach-focused social media content in collaboration with internal teams.
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Maintain accurate records and submit monthly statistics for all outreach and training activities.
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Coordinate community communications and targeted outreach emails with the Donor and Community Engagement department.
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Continuously seek new educational resources and remain up to date on best practices in prevention.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and represent SARC at community events.
Who You Are:
You are an energetic and engaging communicator with a heart for service. You bring:
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A passion for public speaking, education, and social justice.
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The ability to connect with diverse groups and tailor presentations for various audiences.
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Strong writing and communication skills.
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Creativity, organization, and initiative.
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A collaborative spirit and willingness to pitch in across departments.
- Physical capability to travel throughout the community and assist with outreach materials.
Schedule: Hybrid, 25 hours per week, with flexibility required to attend some evening or weekend events.
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Requirements
What You Need:
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A bachelor’s degree in communications, human services, social work, or a related field OR
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An associate degree and at least two years of experience in a related field OR
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Four years of relevant experience without a degree.
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Completion of SARC’s Basic Crisis Response and Companion Trainings (provided upon hire).
- A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Preferred:
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At least one year of experience providing case management, crisis intervention, or direct advocacy services for survivors of violence.
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Familiarity with community resources, housing assistance, legal advocacy, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Experience working in a residential or emergency shelter setting.
Benefits
What We Offer:
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A team that has your back. We work together to support survivors - and each other.
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A chance to make a direct impact in your community by changing hearts and minds.
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Flexibility, creativity, and growth in a role where your ideas matter.
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Paid time off you can actually use: 11 paid holidays, floating holidays, and up to 112 hours of vacation in your first year, prorated based on hours worked per pay period.
- Ongoing training and opportunities to deepen your expertise in prevention and advocacy.
** Important Note: Our emergency helpline is for survivors in crisis. For application updates, please email thanna@sarc-maryland.org with your name and the job you applied for.
If you're ready to be a steady, compassionate presence for survivors and a vital part of our mission, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in holding the line against abuse.
Salary : $20
