Part-time Formation Facilitator

Mission of the Position

The Facilitator for volunteer members' spiritual formation, training, and development conducts monthly activities within the program portfolio. This role is responsible for hands-on logistics and facilitation to effectively implement training sessions and events recommended by National SVdP and Archdiocesan Council.

Essential Duties

Facilitation

1. Logistically plan the annual Formation calendar - scheduling dates and times in advance; securing appropriate venues; pre-arranging applicable technology, software, and equipment; organizing and arranging materials and supplies; creating and maintaining registrations; ordering and arranging food/beverage; etc.
2. Communicate annual Formation calendar activities across geographic areas via AskOzanam email and membership newsletter.
3. Facilitate in-person and virtual sessions, reflections, discussions, and training opportunities, in both English and Spanish to engage and impact the learning environment.
4. Modify National SVdP content and adapt facilitation style to meet the needs and experience levels of participants while maintaining consistency with content.
5. Ensure cultural competency and visual appeal.
6. Train potential and existing leaders.
7. Assist with planning, communicating, and conducting spiritual retreats.
8. Maintain accurate records of member attendance to communicate 5-year renewals.
9. Evaluate Formation activities to continuously increase quality, effectiveness, access, attendance, and learning outcomes.
10. Compile and submit Council Formation reports.

Program Support

1. Collaborate with the Formation Committee members to support Formation objectives and strengthen future activities.
2. Distribute follow-up communications within a 48-hour timeframe.
3. Perform welcoming and inclusive outreach activities to attract new Formators and Presenters.
4. Maintain accurate lists of Formators, Presenters, and Coordinators by using the National SVdP database.
5. Order, organize, and distribute materials to trainees.
6. Facilitate special requested in-person and virtual sessions for new and revitalized Conferences.
7. Work 20-24 hours per week to ensure Rule 3.6 Council is honored.

Additional Responsibilities

• Additional duties as assigned.

Core Values

• One Society - I contribute to the success of our Vincentian work when I support One Society.
• Mission Driven - I align my daily actions with our mission to bring together men and women to grow together in spirituality through person-to-person service.
• Community Driven - I am focused on the needs of our community and will provide excellent customer service to ensure that our community is satisfied with our products and services.
• Servant Leadership - I strive to serve others with dignity, empathy, and a loving heart.
• Embrace Lean - I work smart and safely, maximizing productivity by using resources efficiently and focusing on continuous improvement.
• Let’s Talk - I seek, listen, and share to foster an open and honest exchange.
• Act Now - I Act Now to See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It.

Competencies

Education

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

• Not applicable.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Clerical and non-profit experience is a plus.

Talents

• Effective Communication
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Collaborative
• Adaptable

Skills & Requirements

• 80% work from home; 20-24 hours per week; some Saturdays required.
• Participate in 2-4 anticipated training events per month.
• Proficient with Microsoft apps, Zoom, Canva, and Adobe.
• Comfortable with technology equipment.
• Organized and positive team player who takes initiative to adequately plan logistics of events.
• Willing and able to learn, understand, and follow the Rule and Manual of SVdP.
• Enthusiastically recruit and train members to become formators and presenters to continuously grow and expand the Formation committee team.
• Support impactful, synergistic collaborations for the annual General Assembly.
• Support implementation of annual retreats.
• Help establish an annual SVdP pilgrimage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25-30/hour.
• Mileage reimbursed.
• Eligible to contribute to 403B.
• No employer-paid health insurance.
• No paid PTO or holidays.