Facilitator II

Crowned Grace, Inc • Silver Spring, MD

21d • Remote

About The Position

Crowned Grace International is seeking a mid-level Facilitator II to design and support meetings and collaborative sessions for USDA Forest Service teams, partners, and stakeholders. The goal is to help groups work through key issues and reach decisions. The role is contingent upon contract award and works independently under general direction, with ownership of assignments from start to finish.

The position is virtual, with travel to meeting sites, and may require work outside normal hours. Candidates must be able to pass a government background investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, organizational development, natural resources, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of meeting facilitation or related experience, including at least one year leading facilitated sessions.
• Knowledge of facilitation methods, group process, and meeting design.
• Skill in managing group dynamics and maintaining [the posting's statement is incomplete].
• Ability to synthesize discussion into themes, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Formal facilitation training, such as International Association of Facilitators (IAF) or Technology of Participation (ToP) methods.
• Experience facilitating federal, interagency, or partner meetings.
• Familiarity with wildland fire or natural resource management issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with meeting sponsors to define session purpose, desired outcomes, process design, and agendas.
• Lead facilitated discussions, workshops, and meetings in person and virtually, keeping groups focused and on schedule.
• Apply structured facilitation techniques, including brainstorming, prioritization, and consensus-building methods, matched to session objectives.
• Manage group dynamics, encourage balanced participation, and address conflict constructively.
• Assist groups in productively discussing key issues and reaching clear outcomes.
• Interpret session outcomes and provide recommendations to aid the Government in understanding and responding to them.
• Prepare facilitation summary reports documenting themes, decisions, and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level