Peer Workshop Facilitator
About The Position
The Workshop Facilitator position is designed to lead BACR’s Undocumented Youth Programming by providing peer-based engagement, youth support, light administrative assistance, and program coordination. The role strengthens youth leadership development while increasing staff capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality services. Facilitators will help deliver BACR’s Entrepreneurship and Workshop Services for transition aged youth ages 15-24. Responsibilities include assisting with program promotion, supporting workshop facilitation, preparing materials, and developing the skills needed to guide peers through job-readiness and entrepreneurship topics. Facilitators will improve upon their existing hands-on experience with professional tools, collaborative team environments, and community outreach activities. They are an integral part of the Workshop & Entrepreneurship Team and will receive regular supervision, skills training, and leadership development to support their growth and success in the role.
Requirements
- Must be 18+
- Fluent in Spanish is necessary as we run mono lingual (Spanish only cohorts)
- Ability to work Full- time (Mon-Fri and periodic Saturdays once a quarter)
- Successful completion of Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire)
- Interest in youth development and community empowerment
- Experience participating in BACR programs and/or external leadership opportunities
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
- Ability to collaborate on a team and communicate clearly
- Strong sense of responsibility and time management
- Basic familiarity with Google Suite (or willingness to learn)
- Afternoons & Evening and 1 day during the weekend availability
- Reliable and clear Schedule
Nice To Haves
- High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work
- Ability to provide a consistent, professional, and positive adult relationship to the participants we serve
- Ability to assess crisis situations and initiate action independently and without direction
- Familiarity working with undocumented transitional aged youth and adults in the Bay Area
- Familiar with the criminal justice system and its impact on marginalized communities
- Ability to empathize with colleagues and individuals from a racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of job readiness, life skills, and entrepreneurship workshops
- Help prepare workshop materials (slides, handouts, setup)
- Attend and co-facilitate youth workshops guiding youth staff
- Create intentional curriculum based on program deliverables and needs
- Participate in workshop debrief sessions to help assess participant needs, understand group dynamics, and continuously improve workshop services
- Learn and help maintain curriculum folders and drive organization
- Assist with community outreach, social media promotion, and event support
- Represent CHALK and BACR with professionalism and care
- Attend training sessions, weekly check-ins, and team meetings
- Participate in leadership development and skill-building opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Up to 16 paid BACR holidays
- Employee assistance program
- medical
- dental
- vision
- wellness program
- life insurance
- flexible spending account
- transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses
- 403b plan depending on hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
