Facilitator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Expertise in acting, playwriting, and technical stagecraft (set design, lighting, audio), with curriculum development experience.
• Experience working with youth in schools, afterschool programs, summer camp programs, or community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and positively mentor young people.
• Strong facilitation, conflict-resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Positive communication skills and prideful attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine comfort level with diverse communities and commitment to on-going growth and professional development.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check (SP4 164)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY113)
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check (Criminal History Report), if applicable.
• Mandated Reporters – Certificate
• National Sex Offender Verification

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging workshops on acting, improvisation, playwriting, storytelling, and stagecraft using PYB-approved curriculum.
• Guide and coach participants through both on-stage roles (acting, stage presence, character work) and behind-the-scenes roles (playwriting, directing, set design, lighting, sound, stage management).
• Lead student teams to write original monologues, scenes, and short plays, bringing them from concept to stage production.
• Partner with the Director of Enrichment to establish program goals, learning objectives, curriculum, and implementation strategies.
• Plan and coordinate workshop sessions, guest artists, events, calendars, schedules, stage setup, and materials.
• Organize and prepare student performances and set designs for the end-of-term Student Theater Showcase at The Sixth Man Center.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and youth-centered learning environment aligned with PYB’s Community Agreements.
• Ensure proper handling, care, and safety of all theater props, set pieces, and production equipment.
• Track attendance, participation, outcomes, and required participant data and submit accurate information to PYB’s Impact and Evaluation team.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate changes to the program when necessary.
• Ensure that the program complies with PYB Policies and Procedures, city and state regulations, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Enrichment team and PYB’s mission.