Poverty Encounter Program Facilitator (3282)
About The Position
Children's Hunger Fund is seeking a part-time Program Facilitator for their Poverty Encounter program in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves conducting tours through an immersive experience designed to educate guests about the realities of children living in poverty globally and domestically. The facilitator will engage with visitors of all ages, discuss issues like hunger and social injustice, and lead hands-on service activities. The position also includes responsibilities related to the Gift Shop, such as processing sales, maintaining inventory, and assisting with check-in processes. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming environment, ensure cleanliness, and participate in ongoing training and team initiatives. This role requires utilizing data systems and actively participating in meetings.
Requirements
- Confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; active member of a gospel-centered, Christian local church; demonstrates ongoing growth in Christian maturity
- Comfortable leading discussions and responding to questions about poverty from a biblical perspective
- Ability to retain information and deliver it in a clear and concise manner is required
- Work and/or volunteer experience leading groups of various sizes in a church, school, or homeschool setting; other informal learning environments such as camps, tutoring centers, or youth organizations
- Knowledge of mathematical and computer skills to perform POS retail transactions
- Ability to be a team player, with a collaborative mindset and work ethic
- Proficient skills using an iPad, Windows/MS Office/Teams, and learning new software applications
Nice To Haves
- Education studies and courses completed in the areas of Education, Liberal Studies, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate tours for guests of all ages through Poverty Encounter to ensure a quality experience is achieved
- Engage in age-appropriate discussion and dialogue with diverse groups of visitors
- Clearly communicate the mission and vision of Children’s Hunger Fund and Poverty Encounter to all guests and volunteers
- Provide and demonstrate instructions for the guests’ hands-on activity in the Wentz Volunteer Center
- Complete tasks related to the sale of Gift Shop items including POS transactions, maintain the organization of the Gift Shop, and complete regular inventory
- Assist with Poverty Encounter and Volunteer check-in
- Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests and volunteers
- Ensure cleanliness of all work locations
- Engage in ongoing training to learn best practices for PE tour facilitation and remain current on Children’s Hunger Fund’s ministry both domestically and internationally
- Contribute to growth of the program by working collaboratively on assigned initiatives
- Utilize data systems effectively to support the information needs and operation of Poverty Encounter
- Actively participate in (and contribute to) required meetings and events (e.g., staff meeting, department meeting)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
