Arizona Youth Survey Meeting Facilitator

Position Description:

The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) is a grant-administering agency also mandated to provide research services for a variety of justice and prevention-related efforts. Housed within the ACJC, the Arizona Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) provides data analyses and research services to the agency’s programs and to external stakeholders across the State. The SAC, in partnership with Arizona State University, is funded to administer the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) biennially to 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students across Arizona. The AYS examines youth substance use, gang involvement, risky behaviors, risk and protective factors, and exposure to bullying and violence. The AYS is administered to approximately 50,000 students during each administration year, and the next administration will start in January 2026. The AYS administration team is planning to convene a 2026 AYS Working Group with diverse subject matter experts in prevention and education to discuss changes and improvements to the existing survey design and administration. As a result, the AYS administration team is seeking an experienced professional to assist the 2026 AYS Working Group with neutral facilitation of survey discussion. The service provider will 1) meet with the AYS administration team to learn about the survey and establish agenda items for a total of three (3) meetings to be held in March and April 2025, 2) lead and facilitate the discussions at the three meetings, and 3) finalize a comprehensive report of recommendations made by the 2026 AYS Working Group

Skills Required:

Must have the ability to plan, organize, and facilitate discussions with a diverse group of stakeholders. This position requires the ability to maintain neutrality during the discussion in order to facilitate engagement among stakeholders. Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail.

Experience /Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience in group facilitation or related field

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $37.65 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38