Prevention & Awareness Lead

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Reporting to the Executive Director the Prevention and Awareness Lead plays a key role in advancing the Naomi Societys mission to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. This position is responsible for developing and delivering educational programming raising public awareness and fostering community partnerships that support inclusive trauma-informed approaches to violence prevention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Board & Staff to implement recommendations of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence and other national and provincial inquiries
• Develop implement and deliver education and preventative education sessions
• Attend community events and festivals to promote the importance of building and sustaining healthy relationships
• Build community relationships within Antigonish and Guysborough County that promote inclusivity to improve service offerings
• Engage with the community around the supports and services offered by Naomi Society
• Engage community members in a traumatic and culturally sensitive way providing referrals to Support Workers or other community agencies when necessary
• Research new and innovative ways to engage the community
• Manage and schedule content for Naomi Societys social media channels using Canva following our brand guidelines
• Design posters graphics and digital materials for events and public awareness campaigns.
• Design and roll out marketing material for capital campaign for new build
• Update and coordinate printing of brochures business cards and other promotional materials as needed
• Provide administrative support to Executive Director as required
• Conduct other duties as directed by the Executive Director

• Bachelors degree or diploma in social services social sciences counselling marketing or equivalent combination of training and expertise
• A minimum of 2-years experience in a related field with a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic family intimate partner and sexual violence
• Knowledge of the justice system and local community supports networks resources & agencies
• Proficiency in the development implementation and facilitation of educational sessions and presentations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel & PowerPoint) Google Workspace (Gmail Doc Calendar & Slides) and Canva
• Strong visual design skills and attention to branding
• Strong communication organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to travel regularly within Guysborough & Antigonish Counties and to other areas of the province on occasion (mileage compensated)
• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and clear background checks (Vulnerable Sector & Child Abuse Registry)

Naomi Society works to eliminate violence against women and gender-based violence in Antigonish and Guysborough Counties by protecting and promoting the safety dignity and human rights of women children and all genders through trauma-informed community prevention outreach support and advocacy. Our work strives to be inclusive of social economic and cultural needs while addressing the foundational issues of domestic family intimate partner and sexual violence.

In our work we value:

• Everyones right to live their life free of violence
• Trust and confidentiality
• Empowerment of our clients
• Client-led and centered approaches
• Inclusive and accessible services that are trauma-informed

Benefits to Working with Us

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.
• RRSP Matching: We offer an RRSP matching program to help grow your retirement savings.
• Flexible Work: Occasional work-from-home options to support work-life balance.
• Meaningful Events: Some evening and weekend hours may be required to attend and support community events. Great opportunities to connect and make an impact!
• Time Off: Three weeks of vacation plus two paid days off during our December holiday closure.
• Professional Growth: Access to training workshops and support for continued learning.

Terms of Employment

• Salary Range: $56880.11 - $65557.54/year
• 35 Hours/Week usually Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 with evenings and weekends when required

The Naomi Society is committed to building a team reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage candidates who are African Nova Scotian Indigenous persons with disabilities Newcomers and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. We encourage people to self-identify in their cover letter.