Youth Program Facilitator

**Please note this job is only 2-5 hours per week during the week.

Job Summary and Purpose

From Fatherless to Fearless offers girl-only programs throughout the United States to help girls navigate the real-life challenges they confront during high school and lay the groundwork for healthy, independent, and fulfilling futures.

The Program Facilitator is responsible for preparing and delivering From Fatherless to Fearless core programming (including mental health, spiritual wellness, economic literacy, and college and career planning) and leading activities for high school girls. Facilitators must work collaboratively with program aides and volunteers to safely and effectively instruct goal-driven lessons, games, and activities. This individual will also have a pivotal role in becoming a role model and mentor to girls, promoting their well-being, development, confidence, and success; motivating and inspiring girls to be active participants in program activities; promoting their long-term involvement and providing evaluation and feedback to ensure our programs stay relevant to all girls. Facilitators will support and act consistently with the mission of From Fatherless to Fearless.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, track, and evaluate programs for our participants

• Create a safe space for girls to explore their values and identities

• Encourage the development of positive peer relationships among program participants

• Train and follow the agreed-upon protocol for mandated reporting to ensure safety and care

• As needed, work with other From Fatherless to Fearless staff to coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and school schedules

• Work to ensure that programs meet goals and objectives and create the desired outcomes, following the direction of their direct supervisor regarding which programs will be offered and adapt/ enhance when necessary

• Record and maintain program, attendance, outcome, and evaluation data in From Fatherless to Fearless’ tools

• Regularly document and share with other From Fatherless to Fearless staff highlights and quotables from programs and events in support of funder development and relationship-building

• Participate actively in collaborative team exchange of ideas and practices

• Other duties as deemed necessary

Competencies

Curriculum

• Ability to adapt curriculum and structure asset-based lessons that engage and appeal to high school and college girls in a fun, interactive, and empowering learning environment

• Expertise and ability to work independently in the following From Fatherless to Fearless program areas: youth development, mental health, spiritual wellness, economic literacy, and college and career planning;

Administration

• Organize effectively (track tasks, regularly update calendars and records in company software and work to deadlines)

• Prioritize appropriately and act in keeping with priorities

• Actively identify and address inhibitors to progress

• Demonstrate expertise with office technologies, especially Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and internet resources such as Google Docs

• Interact positively and professionally with school and partner agency site staff

• Provide timely, specific feedback to other stakeholders

• Recognize and manage conflict situations with support from the CEO

Communication Skills

• Motivating and inspirational verbal presentation style

• Ability to encourage genuine and respectful communication among program participants

• Excellent verbal and written skills, as seen in communications with staff, students, parents, and school partners

• Ability to be an effective ambassador, promoting and representing the From Fatherless to Fearless mission to the community, funders, and Board

Qualifications

Minimum education requirement: Associate's Degree (or near completion)

• Candidate must have personally experienced an absent or strained relationship with their father

• Candidate must be willing to share their personal journey throughout the program

• Demonstrates ability to engage adolescent girls positively

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas, and effective practices

• 1-2 years experience delivering youth leadership programming a plus

• Specialized knowledge of girls’ developmental needs and experience a plus

Additional Information

• Candidate must have transportation and will be expected to travel to program sites

• Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials weighing up to 15 lbs

• Spanish bilingual a plus

• Compensation - $40hr for program facilitation and $20/hr for training and other events

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you had a strained or absent relationship with your father?
• Do you have experience with social-emotional learning?
• Are you willing to share your healing journey with others?

Location:

• Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $40