Part-Time Program Facilitator

Part-Time Program Facilitator

The Part-Time Program Facilitator is a positive team player who support our mission to build resilience through outdoor adventure by facilitation of programs with our participants. They help set the tone for camp and all programming with a caring, supportive, attentive, and encouraging presence. The Program Facilitators focus not only on the highest level of physical safety of the element, but also the emotional safety of the participant and group. The Program Facilitators are curious learners, excellent communicators and have hearts that align with our mission.

Program Facilitators complete pre-program tasks including but not limited to the facility readiness, physically set up elements, review program plan, review group goals, and readiness to warmly welcome group upon arrival. They facilitate programs utilizing a trauma informed approach and being attentive to the participant while mindful of group dynamics, and empower, encourage, and celebrate participant growth through role modeling, group facilitation, unconditional positive regard, and trauma-informed language. Program Facilitators also complete post-program tasks including but not limited to the proper return of equipment, physical sites returned to pre-program status, photos processed, consent forms processed, and debriefing with program team always looking toward quality improvement and ways we can do better.

Compensation: $12-$18/hour based on experience, skills, and education. This position has a flexible schedule that varies with an average of 5-15 hours per week, in our beautiful natural setting on 575 acres. This position is eligible to recieve our Employee Assistance Program benefits that are extended to all staff.

To apply, please reply with a resume and three professional references and “Part-Time Program Facilitator” in the subject line. Review of applicants will begin August 15th, with a target start date of early October.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement. At LAC, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t perfectly meet each requirement, we hope you apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Tell me a little more about yourself
• What are you looking forward to in your next role?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your experience working with young people? What are some of your favorite activities?
• What is your experience working with adult groups? What are some of your favorite activities to facilitate?
• What are you most looking forward to on the possibility of working for LAC?
• What scares you the most on the possibility of working with LAC?
• If offered the position, how soon would you be able to start?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person