Experiential Learning Facilitator
Have fun working with kids during the best field trip of the year! As an Experiential Learning Facilitator (ELF), you will support students as they learn key career readiness and financial literacy skills while having fun in one of our two miniature towns; JA BizTown and JA Finance Park, located in Auburn, Washington.
Impact
ELF's are responsible for ensuring participating students and teachers have a successful and engaging experience during their JA simulation. ELF's works directly with students, teachers, and volunteers. This position is a key member of the Programs team, helping students learn and thrive during their onsite experience in the JA Education Center in Auburn, WA. Successful candidates will have the ability to quickly become expert facilitators for the JA Finance Park and JA BizTown programs, including the ability to learn and facilitate new programs in the future. ELFs will work cohesively as a team, with the ability to take on and rotate through each of the key facilitation roles within the different programs. This position is part-time nonexempt, with flexible schedule to follow seasonal school calendar. Typical hours will fall between 8:00 AM -4:00 PM Monday to Friday with flexible scheduling.
Primary Responsibilities:
Facilitate simulations – including JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and new JAWA programs
Facilitate all parts of day-of program logistics, including:
Directing group participation for the day’s program
Volunteer training and support
Student and educator support
Park set-up, clean-up, and inventory
Warehouse organization and cleaning
Simulation and tech set-up, etc.
Qualifications (required)
Public speaking, presentation, and group management– student groups can be up to 150 students
Demonstrated classroom experience
Demonstrated success with youth group facilitation or transferable skills demonstrating ability to quickly master dynamic facilitation skills
Ability to recognize group dynamics and student needs and effectively adapt and quickly pivot facilitation approach in delivery of information as needed
Exceptional customer service commitment and people skills
Understanding of youth development and working with young people of various ages
Commitment to creating an exceptional experience for students, educators, partners, and volunteers
Positive and upbeat attitude
Collaborative team member
Organized
Detail oriented
Patient
Qualifications (desired)
Public speaking, presentation, and group management– student groups can be up to 150 students
Demonstrated classroom experience
Demonstrated success with youth group facilitation or transferable skills demonstrating ability to quickly master dynamic facilitation skills
Ability to recognize group dynamics and student needs and effectively adapt and quickly pivot facilitation approach in delivery of information as needed
Exceptional customer service commitment and people skills
Understanding of youth development and working with young people of various ages
Commitment to creating an exceptional experience for students, educators, partners, and volunteers
Positive and upbeat attitude
Collaborative team member
Organized
Detail oriented
Patient
Application Process
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