Employment Workshops Facilitator

Job Description:

Employment Workshops Facilitator

Description

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Apply By:
09/26/24
Division:
Housing Economic & Employment Services Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

Job Description:

The Employment Workshops Facilitator role is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Enjoys facilitating diverse groups of people .
  

• Is fulfilled by seeing tangible impacts on individuals you work with .
  

• Seeks a flexible, part-time schedule working in adult education .
  

If this sounds like you, Jefferson CountyEmployment Navigation Center’s Employment Workshops Facilitator rolemay be what you’ve been searching for!

The Employment Workshop Facilitator leads workshops focused on developing career exploration, career preparation and soft skills for diverse populations in the community. This role requires facilitators with experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, education, and experience. Workshops are primarily held virtually, with in-person work conducted at the request of community partners. This role also requires some development of workshop materials. This is a great role for someone who seeks to build community relationships and see tangible impacts on other people.

Schedule:

This position operates on a part-time schedule and is based on workshops scheduled to meet customer and partner needs. Schedule is set one month in advance. Schedule times are flexible with division and employee needs and may vary week-to-week . Expectations regarding hours to be worked for this position will be discussed during the interview, however, this position can expect to work around 15-20 hours per week.

This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as needed

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $25.00 - $ 2 7.56 USD hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Jeffco offers a work community that strives to promote the development, strategic vision and scope for work and inclusion practices to strengthen and advance shared departmental goals and alignment with the county strategic plan.

Benefits: Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position. There is no holiday pay. Temporary employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.



Essential Duties:

The Employment Workshops Facilitator is responsible for :

• Leading workshops focused on developing professional skills such as resume & cover letter writing, interviewing, leading workshops on LinkedIn, career exploration, and navigating the emotions of job search process .
  

• Working with underserved populations
  

• Displaying an outstanding ability to understand and empathize with people of diverse backgrounds
  

• Delivering training
  

• Facilitating exercises and activities
  

• Lecturing on subject matter
  

• Coaching participants and conducting debriefing sessions
  

• Determining the level and type of classroom engagement with each participant and with each class
  

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate AND
  

• 3 years of work-related experience
  

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong emotional intelligence and soft skills
  

• Proven facilitation skills (audience engagement)
  

• Experience in online delivery/meeting platforms ( WebEx , Zoom, Teams, Google Meets)
  

• Knowledge of Adult Training methods/modalities
  

• Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer without judgment
  

• Experience and comfort with public speaking
  

• Strong written and oral communication
  

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while navigating different technology
  

• Troubleshoot and navigate different technology with little to no direction
  

• High-level proficiency user on LinkedIn
  

• Ability to build rapport in an online virtual environment
  

• Providing instructions in an easy-to-understand manner
  

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
  

• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample .
  

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
  

• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
  

• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
  

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