Education Associate

Education Associate Job Description

The Texas Right to Life Education Department is committed to training the next generation of Pro-Life leaders to promote a Culture of Life.  This department encompasses the Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship for College Pro-Life Leaders, Boots on the Ground Pro-Life Conference, programs for high school students including Team LIFE Camp, graduate scholarship programs for medical, nursing, and law students, and multiple other student events and activities.  Additionally, the Education Department fulfills speaking engagements when a member of the community requests a speaker for various events, such as civic meetings, youth groups, church events, school groups, etc.  

OBJECTIVE:
To join the Education team in order spread the mission and message of Texas Right to Life across the state, and to engage, motivate, and equip people of all ages to protect innocent human Life.  


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Mentor and assist Pro-Life college students within a certain region of Texas throughout the year with their Pro-Life group events and needs. (Region will be assigned, and is subject to change yearly.)
  • Monitor progress of individual students in your assigned region, review their weekly reports, and determine if they have earned their scholarship checks.  
  • Travel 5-7 nights per month to visit and speak to Pro-Life student groups and community members, to offer trainings on skills such as Pro-Life communication, dialogue, leadership, conflict resolution, tabling, networking with their community, and more.
  • Visit Pro-Life students to cultivate friendships and Pro-Life networking. 
  • Recruit at several colleges per month that do not currently have a Pro-Life group, in order to encourage students to apply for the Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship. 
  • Promote all Education programs by visiting and contacting universities, high schools, churches, civic clubs, political clubs, etc.  
  • Assist in planning and leading small and large events within all our programs, such as the Fellowship trainings, Team LIFE Camp, Boots on the Ground Conference, networking parties, and community speaking events.  
  • Prepare materials and man tables at events attended by Texas Right to Life.
  • Answer emails and phone calls from community members seeking generic Pro-Life information, and make referrals to local pregnancy resources as needed.  
  • Assist in leading the volunteers at our annual Celebration of Life gala.
  • Write occasional articles to be published in the TRTL Newsletter or online.
  • Write brief weekly reports for your supervisor.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee will be asked to perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by an immediate supervisor and other management personnel.  
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Organizational skills
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Strong mentoring skills: patiently listen to problems, offer comfort, and prioritize next action plan
  • Preferred: public speaking skills, or definite willingness to learn
  • Preferred: event planning skills
  • Preferred: experience working with students

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Passion for the Pro-Life mission
  • Patience and compassion
  • A strong sense of service
  • Flexible; able to accommodate change
  • Calm and adaptive in fast-paced, stressful situations
  • Self-motivated and self-managed after necessary training and guidance
  • Desire to continue learning and stay up-to-date on current Pro-Life events
  • High degree of integrity in professional, personal, and spiritual life
  • Desire to create a fun atmosphere for students amidst difficult Pro-Life topics

COMMITMENT:
Individuals must be committed to the Pro-Life philosophy of Texas Right to Life, and share a willingness to increase education of Pro-Life issues including but not limited to: abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and adoption.  Travel 5-7 days per month (spread over month as desired) should be expected.  Working events on evenings or weekends will be required on occasion, especially during the summer for our student trainings, and for one month before our annual banquet (usually September).  Applicants will only be considered if able to commit to working for a minimum of two years.  

TRAINING & PREPARATION:
Training will be provided upon hire to improve public speaking skills, to learn bioethics topics, and to present the leadership classes that our programs provide. Training will be provided through written materials, video and verbal presentations, shadowing directors during their presentations to students, and personal instruction from supervisors.  Continuous bioethics learning opportunities will be provided.

EVALUATION:
A newly hired employee will be formally evaluated after 30 days and 60 days of employment.  Management will also evaluate all employees on an annual basis.  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • The Education Associate position is a full-time, starting position.
  • Pay is commensurate with experience.  
  • Health insurance is offered after 60 days of employment.  
  • Further benefits may be discussed in person.  

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