YMSM Peer Educator

For 40 years, Haitian Centers Council (HCC) has served as a trusted community resource for underserved and vulnerable populations, including immigrants, seniors, and low-income individuals. HCC provides free educational programs, healthcare linkages, prevention services, and social support to the Caribbean community regardless of economic status. Guided by the needs and voices of those it serves, HCC has spent four decades fostering a stronger, more resilient community by promoting equity, addressing health and racial disparities, and collaborating with community partners. At its core, HCC believes that wellness begins with self-care and the creation of safe, inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Purpose of Position
The Peer Educator is a member of the priority population and plays a critical role in engaging community members through culturally responsive, community-based outreach. This position leverages lived experience to build trust, reduce barriers to care, and promote sexual health education, prevention services, and linkage to care among YMSM in community and congregate settings.
Key Responsibilities
Outreach & Community Engagement
• Identify, assess, and maintain outreach venues frequented by priority populations, including YMSM-focused, general population, and congregate settings
• Conduct regular outreach activities in community-based locations, social spaces, and organized events
• Participate in outreach events including health fairs, tabling events, and community activities to promote program services
• Engage peers using trauma-informed, sex-positive, and culturally affirming approaches
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and team members to coordinate outreach schedules and strategies
Outreach Preparation & Materials
• Prepare and distribute outreach materials including safer sex kits, condoms, lubricants, flyers, and other promotional materials
• Assist with organizing, assembling, and replenishing outreach supplies to ensure readiness for events and field work
• Provide accurate, age-appropriate information on sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, harm reduction, and available services
Education & Group Activities
• Support and participate in facility-based group activities, workshops, and peer-led discussions as appropriate
• Share personal insight and peer-level education to encourage participation in services and healthy decision-making
• Collaborate with program staff to tailor messaging that resonates with YMSM communities
Qualifications
• Must be a member of the priority population: Young Men who have Sex with Men (YMSM), ages 18–29
• Strong connection to and understanding of YMSM community and social networks
• Comfortable engaging community members in conversations about sexual health, prevention, and wellness
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for outreach events
• Bilingual skills a plus