Program Facilitator - Poverty Encounter (2436)

Childrens Hunger Fund•Sylmar, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Program Facilitators are the main source of information for the visiting public and will conduct tours through the Poverty Encounter immersive experience with guests of all ages. This is a regular, part-time position that is scheduled based on Poverty Encounter's current hours of operation, booked tours, and visiting groups. Poverty Encounter is an interactive, educational, and immersive experience designed to open people’s eyes to the realities of children living in poverty in the US and around the world. Real stories bring guests face-to-face with issues such as hunger, social injustice, displaced people, and the plight of the orphan. Onsite tours include a service activity to allow guests to respond biblically by providing both help and hope to those in need.

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)