RAPP Community Educator (Brooklyn)

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually RAPP Community Educator (Brooklyn) Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (PTS) · Brooklyn, NY · Full-Time Posted: September 1, 2026 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 Department: Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)/ Paths To Success Reports To: Supervisor of RAPP Community Educators Location: Brooklyn, New York Salary Range: $56,000 – $58,00 Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate About Us Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City. Role Overview Rising Ground’s Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) seeks a skilled and passionate Educator to deliver engaging, impactful programming around healthy relationships, gender-based violence, and relationship abuse. The Educator facilitates student workshops, parent workshops, and staff trainings in approximately 8 schools during the school year. The Educator co-plans and facilitates the Rising Ground summer Peer Leadership program. Key Responsibilities Facilitate interactive student workshops and peer groups focused on relationship abuse prevention, gender-based violence, and related issues Develop and deliver dynamic trainings for school staff, parents, and community members Create and revise curriculum tailored to adolescents and educational environments Build strong partnerships with school staff; coordinate training schedules and resources Provide appropriate community referrals for students seeking additional support Actively participate in weekly team meetings and planning sessions Complete administrative reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner Support and co-lead Summer Peer Leadership Program Conduct outreach to new schools and organizations for program expansion Perform additional duties as assigned by the RAPP Program Supervisor Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years demonstrated group facilitation experience (Required) College Degree (Preferred) Demonstrate experience developing and facilitating workshops Deep understanding of intimate partner violence and adolescent development Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities Clear commitment to anti-oppressive, healing-centered approaches Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible environment College degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Education, Public Health) (Preferred) Experience working in NYC schools or community-based organizations (Preferred) Familiarity with NYC DOE programming and support systems (Preferred) Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment Field Corporate Office Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday in the greater Brooklyn area, Friday’s virtually or in Company Hub location. Work hours options are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm with flexibility for workshop hours. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary structure Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days) Remote / flexible work options (If applicable) Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC) Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required) Ability to travel within the community and do visits Flexibility for extended workshop hours Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment Page Break