Part Time Site Based Program Facilitator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities (BBBSTC) is looking for enthusiastic and passionate professionals to join our team as program facilitators. In this role, you will design, plan, and deliver high-quality, engaging programming for our matches (adult mentors and youth mentees). Your focus will be on the personal, social, cultural, and educational development of elementary and middle school youth at various schools and corporate sites across the Twin Cities.

This position empowers young minds, strengthens connections between matches, and fosters strong relationships at each site. You will ensure clear expectations and alignment for a mutually beneficial partnership between BBBSTC and each site.  

We are seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities, to excel in program facilitation and coordination, youth engagement, and group management.

Job Details

Number of Openings: 2

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid with in person requirement at various program sites across the Twin Cities

Hiring Salary Range: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour. Starting salary will depend on your skills and demonstrated readiness for the role.

Required Availability: Every other Wednesday for 3 hours

Job Type: Job Type: Part-time, Non-exempt

Supervisor: Manager of Site Based Mentoring

Essential Job Functions:

Program Development and Facilitation

• Facilitate biweekly youth programming (45 minute sessions) at a corporate worksite mentoring program, using established session plans. Employee may be required to ride the bus from the school site to the corporate partner site.
• Lead setup, delivery, and cleanup of program areas.
• Review and adapt established session plans in preparation of facilitation of youth programming.
• Participate in short training sessions to become familiar with requirements for each session.
• Support experiences that foster a sense of purpose, community, connection, and safety.
• Positively represent BBBS with program partners and program participants.
• Track attendance and program progress and communicate any participant needs, concerns, feedback, and progress to the supervisor. 
• Apply child safety and risk management practices proficiently, including acting as a mandated reporter.
• Implement conflict resolution interventions as needed. 
• Support program orientation for new participants at various sites.
• Pick up program materials to utilize during programming.

Contribute to the mission and success of the agency

• Adopt strengths-based perspectives when discussing specific groups or contexts, particularly those historically marginalized. 
• Handle data from youth, families, mentors, or other constituents with care, ensuring secure and private maintenance. 
• Stay informed about community needs, resources, and networks. 
• Collaborate with others to achieve goals outlined in the annual business plan. 
• Honor and respect the diversity of lived experiences, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment within the organization.
• Represent BBBS well in the broader community. 
• Assist in agency-wide events and initiatives including recruitment, fundraising, event management, and community outreach.

Requirements

While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage all applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree in social services, youth work, education or related field or meet one of the following qualifications:
• Within 6 months of completing bachelor’s degree
• AA degree and 2 years relevant work experience
• High school diploma/GED equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience
• At least 1 year of experience facilitating youth programming
• Experience developing program curriculum preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Access to reliable transportation required
• Knowledge of youth development; past experience supporting youth development and related programming is strongly preferred
• Willingness and ability to engage listen to and engage youth in their own creative process
• Skill in effectively engaging youth and adults by asking questions, setting age-appropriate high expectations, and providing a safe space
• Experience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to think critically and establish boundaries
• Flexible and self-starting; able to manage multiple concurrent projects with a high level of detail and quality  
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse youth and families
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate professionally with external constituents
• Ability to proactively solve problems and resolve conflicts with volunteers, youth, and program site professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently to meet job expectations
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate program participants’ schedules
• Ability to provide and accept feedback and supervision

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines and filing cabinets. This role must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

About BBBSTC

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities is the largest and oldest youth mentoring organization in the greater Twin Cities serving Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka and parts of Dakota and Washington counties. Each year, we match up to 2,600 youth (Littles) and their families with caring adults (Bigs) who volunteer as youth mentors.

We know all youth benefit from having another caring adult in their life as they experience life's opportunities and challenges. Together with our community, we want every young person to have a mentor, be affirmed in who they are, and explore who they want to be.

• Mission: Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
• Values: Relationships, Belonging, Youth-Centered, Continuous Learning & Improvement

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) are integral to our mission and values at BBBS. We actively incorporate JEDI practices into our daily work to build an organization that recognizes, celebrates, and honors the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all constituents.

Benefits

We care deeply about our employees and know holistic support is essential for our staff to carry out the BBBS mission. Our generous employment package includes medical, dental, vision and pet insurance, employer-paid short & long-term disability insurance, and life insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), paid time off accrual & 13 Paid Holidays, and 403(b) retirement plans with employer match.

We recognize the need for flexible scheduling and remote work. Employees are able to work with their supervisors to identify a schedule that works best for both them and the agency. 

Workplace Culture

BBBSTC is an mission-centered, inclusive workplace that strives to create a space where our 60+ employee's unique talents, learning styles and lived experiences are valued. We pride ourselves on our flexible scheduling and hybrid workspace. Creating an engaging work environment is an essential part of our culture. We uphold this commitment through staff surveys, stay interviews, professional development, and quarterly JEDI trainings. In addition, we hold monthly all staff meetings and gatherings, and provide the opportunity to join affinity groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, and White Bodied Accountability), and agency committees (JEDI, Engagement & Connection, and Building & Safety).

Our Hiring Process

Our People & Culture team is committed to a person-first centered approach to our hiring process. We believe in a respectful experience for all parties involved and are committed to taking a JEDI approach. Candidates can apply online via this link: BBBS Careers. Include a cover letter and resume. For all positions, our hiring process includes a Zoom screen and in-person panel interviews, reference and background checks for final candidates. All staff are required to be fingerprinted through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the first week of employment. 

Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources team at careers@bigstwincities.org. At this time, we are unable to provide company sponsored visas and are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. 

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position. Rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

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