Associate, Program Facilitator

Braven • Atlanta, GA

2d • $44,600 - $47,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Braven is hiring an Associate, Program Facilitator for its Central Accelerator Team. The role supports Braven’s mission of helping promising college students secure a strong first opportunity after graduation by delivering the Accelerator program and supporting Fellows throughout their course experience. The facilitator reports to the Director of Learning Lab Success and helps shape and improve the program as Braven grows.

The facilitator delivers the year-round Accelerator course across fall, spring, and summer terms, facilitating 3–5 sections weekly. Instruction is delivered virtually via Zoom and through in-person Learning Labs each semester. The role uses an established, research-backed curriculum, adapts materials within defined parameters to partner and student needs, and cultivates inclusive, engaging learning environments. It also includes attendance tracking, Fellow support and follow-up, Leadership Coach support, collaboration with teammates, and documenting practices and insights to inform continuous improvement.

The position is hybrid and requires working from Braven’s Atlanta hub office three days per week and attending partner campuses in person up to 10 times per semester. The facilitator travels at least three times per year to higher education partners and team gatherings, and works an adjusted schedule that may include up to three evenings per week and one weekend per semester. Reliable internet access and transportation between the Atlanta office and partner campuses are required. The role is full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits-eligible. The listed Atlanta hiring range is $44,600–$47,900 annually, based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work in person at Braven’s Atlanta hub office three days per week.
• Ability to work in person at partner campuses up to 10 times per semester.
• Ability to travel at least three times per year to higher education partners and Braven team gatherings, and to other Braven hubs as needed.
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule, including up to three evenings per week throughout the year and one weekend per semester.
• Reliable access to the internet.
• Reliable transportation between the Atlanta hub office and partner campuses.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of up to five sections across two sites and take on more sites as partners join Braven.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent presentation skills and comfort engaging a range of audiences and learners in person and via Zoom.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including initiating conversations, building trust across differences, and engaging with authenticity and empathy.
• Energy and comfort with public speaking, and ability to set the tone and energy in a learning environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messages to the audience.
• Interest and success in coaching college students with varied profiles and ages.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with an interest in developing analytical skills to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining high-quality execution and preparing contingency plans.
• Experience with, comfort using, or ability to quickly learn Zoom, Slack, G Suite, Excel, and Tableau.
• Demonstration of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that informs a belief in Braven’s mission and prepares the candidate to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Accelerator course year-round across fall, spring, and summer terms, delivering 3–5 sections each week, including daytime and evening sections.
• Deliver dynamic, inclusive instruction using established, research-backed curriculum and varied facilitation techniques to support learner engagement and participation.
• Contextualize course materials for higher education partners and the broader organizational curriculum strategy, and customize curriculum within defined parameters to address student needs and interests.
• Lead in-person Learning Labs each semester, up to three per campus, to foster connections between Fellows and volunteer Leadership Coaches.
• Work with Accelerator teammates to identify Fellows at risk or in need of additional support.
• Implement lower-stakes student support interventions and follow up to encourage Fellow engagement and success.
• Provide base-level direction and live support to Leadership Coaches.
• Monitor and record Fellow attendance for each course section, and generate reports and insights on attendance patterns.
• Build relationships and community with Fellows and Leadership Coaches; listen, provide feedback, connect Fellows with resources, and solicit feedback about the course.
• Serve as the face of the Accelerator and help Fellows resolve course, content, or personal issues that arise.
• Capture and document best practices, strategies, and insights with cross-functional teams, and maintain a shared knowledge repository.
• Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Program Managers on problem-solving, peer observations, and sharing practices across sites.
• Identify development opportunities using data, Fellow and volunteer feedback, and performance metrics, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary time off, in addition to organization-wide holidays and two week-long shutdowns in July and December; at least 20 days per year.
• $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health.
• 401(k) contribution match up to 5% of base annual salary, beginning the first full month.
• Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premium for the employee and dependents.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• One-month paid sabbatical after four years on staff.
• Monthly $75 reimbursement for cell phone or internet.
• Access to funding for continued career development.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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