Professional Trainer
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Key skills
CCommunication
About this role
About UsPlanned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.
About the RolePPLM is seeking a skilled Professional Trainer to support and deliver high‑quality sexuality education trainings for educators nationwide. This role facilitates the Get Real curriculum and the Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar (SECS), contributes to curriculum development, and provides technical assistance to educators. Ideal for an experienced facilitator passionate about sexual and reproductive health, adult learning, and health equity.
This position will require frequent (up to 25% of your time) travel both nationally and statewide.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
• Generous Paid Time Off • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match • Life and Disability Insurance • Professional Development Opportunities • Commuter Benefits • A mission-driven workplace that values equity, inclusion, and belonging
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.
Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.
About the RolePPLM is seeking a skilled Professional Trainer to support and deliver high‑quality sexuality education trainings for educators nationwide. This role facilitates the Get Real curriculum and the Sexuality Education Cornerstone Seminar (SECS), contributes to curriculum development, and provides technical assistance to educators. Ideal for an experienced facilitator passionate about sexual and reproductive health, adult learning, and health equity.
This position will require frequent (up to 25% of your time) travel both nationally and statewide.
Your Day to Day:
- Facilitate Get Real trainings—including middle and high school Training of the Educator (TOE), Training of the Trainer (TOT), and online courses—independently or with a co‑facilitator.
- Facilitate SECS seminars and additional professional learning opportunities for educators and youth‑serving professionals.
- Represent the Institute and ASPIRE at conferences, workshops, and professional events. Curriculum & Program Development
- Collaborate with the training team to develop, update, and maintain Get Real curricula, training designs, facilitator guides, and online course materials.
- Contribute to the creation and enhancement of new professional learning offerings on sexual and reproductive health topics.
- Uphold research-based best practices in adult learning and training design. Technical Assistance & Support
- Provide technical assistance and support to Get Real educators and trainers nationwide.
- Review and contribute content to GetRealEducation.org, the parent portal, and social media platforms.
- Assist with training logistics, inventory management, and administrative coordination. Team & Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in team, departmental, and supervisory meetings.
- Contribute to monthly reports, documentation, evaluation efforts, grant reporting, and budget updates.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with Professional Training team members.
- Report training‑specific data, feedback, and challenges to the Professional Education Training and Systems Specialist.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3–5 years of experience teaching in an educational setting or working in the sexual health field.
- Experience facilitating sexuality education trainings; experience in violence prevention, substance use disorder, or work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- National travel up to 25% and statewide travel; some early morning/evening hours.
- Experience developing or delivering training to adult learners preferred.
- Experience teaching the Get Real curricula preferred.
- Strong in-person and virtual facilitation skills required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Familiarity with virtual learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Moodle, Google Classroom).Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and lived experiences.
- Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other intersecting oppressions on sexual and reproductive health.
- Commitment to PPLM’s mission, values, and equity‑centered approach.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
• Generous Paid Time Off • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match • Life and Disability Insurance • Professional Development Opportunities • Commuter Benefits • A mission-driven workplace that values equity, inclusion, and belonging
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.
Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.