Peer Intervention Trainer - National

Overwatch Project | FORGE

Hybrid, Full-time

Expected to travel and provide training in multiple locations across the country.

About Us

The Overwatch Project is an initiative of FORGE, the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on working from within the firearms community on transformative, non-political initiatives to end gun suicide and gun homicide. Our flagship program uses an evidence-based peer-intervention approach to save lives by transforming conversations about firearms and suicide prevention.

The Role

Come help us save lives! We're seeking suicide prevention trainers for our military and veteran suicide prevention initiative.

The Overwatch Project is building the equivalent of the "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk" campaign for veterans and service members, but instead of talking about alcohol and vehicles, we're focused on guns and suicide. Through this evidence-based initiative, we save lives by delivering comprehensive peer-intervention training with direct instruction and community engagement crafted in a blunt, authentic voice.

We're looking to fill full-time positions to deliver our firearms suicide prevention training to Active Duty and National Guard service members and Veterans across the nation.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

By joining the Overwatch Project / FORGE, you will be part of a groundbreaking enterprise, currently helping Americans help each other prevent firearm suicide. You will be a key member of our team, shaping how we deliver our nationally-recognized, award-winning program. The Overwatch Project is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities most impacted by our issue.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery: (65-95%)

• Deliver peer intervention training presentations on firearms and suicide prevention for veterans, service members, family members and others connected to the military and veteran community
• Deliver trainings to audiences ranging from 30-250+
• Manage training schedules and travel logistics
• Training schedule depends on location and trainer availability

Project Management and Administration: (0-10%)

• Schedule and coordinate suicide prevention trainings with military units and organizations
• Lead development and maintenance of community-facing training materials
• Independently manage training schedules and coordination with multiple partners
• Prioritize projects effectively and maintain time management skills

Community Engagement: (0-20%)

• Cultivate relationships with military, veteran, nonprofit, business and firearms community organizations
• Serve as point of contact for community members engaging with the Overwatch Project

Product Development: (0-5%)

• Contribute to ongoing refinement of training systems and SOPs
• Contribute to creation of higher-level briefing materials
• Write executive summaries of trainings and reports

Future Personnel Management: (0-5%)

• Assist with onboarding new team members
• Provide training, feedback, and support to improve presentation skills of team members

Team Responsibilities: (5%)

• Attend staff meetings, retreats, workgroups and relevant meetings
• Support team with other initiatives

Requirements:

• Military background
  
• Familiarity with firearms and firearms culture
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

Along with your passion for saving lives, these professional experiences will make you successful:

• Dynamic, interactive training style
• Familiarity with peer intervention and suicide-specific content
• Strong communication abilities
• Ability to respond authentically to complex questions
• Optimistic approach to challenging topics
• Adaptability in presentation style based on audience needs
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners
• Experience in consultative, coaching, or supervisory roles
• Training development experience
• Comfort presenting in various environments including non-classroom settings
• Strong organizational skills
• Uncompromising ethics and mission-driven values
• Previous experience delivering mental health/suicide prevention trainings

Additional Information:

• Full-time benefits include generous holiday and PTO package, medical insurance (QSEHRA)
• Travel required nationally, most training locations are in Central and West Texas

Are you ready to make a difference in veterans' lives?

Apply now to join our mission of saving lives through transformative training.

Salary: 77k - 85k