Community Conversation Facilitator (Temp) – Phoenix, AZ

Teach For America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach For America is seeking a Community Conversation Facilitator (Temp) to lead belonging-focused conversations in Phoenix, AZ. Facilitators will prepare, train, and guide small groups of 1st and 2nd year corps members through in-person conversations with food.

Responsibilities include pre-session preparation, attending trainings, facilitating the meals, and debriefing afterward. The role requires in-person availability for November 2026 and March 2027 dates.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in belonging work and/or related field with adults.
• At least 2 years of ECE-12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success.
• Experience facilitating with adults, with responsiveness and adaptability.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and self-awareness.
• Ability to work in person on specific November 2026 & March 2027 dates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for conversations and meals by internalizing reflections to share with participants (1 hour).
• Attend 1–2 hours of training and rehearsal.
• Facilitate the conversations and meals (approx. 1 hour).
• Spend 30–60 minutes debriefing after sessions.
• Be available to facilitate both dates in person.

Skills

Facilitation

Belonging work

Public speaking

Adult facilitation

Job description

ROLE TITLE: Community Conversation Facilitator (Temp) – Phoenix, AZ LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ

WHAT YOU’LL DO

TFA Community Conversation Facilitators are responsible for facilitating belonging-focused conversations over food in-person with groups of ~10 1st and 2nd year corps members. Facilitators will receive conversation guidance, engage in 1-2 hours of training, facilitate the ~1 hour conversation, and participate in a 30-60 minute debrief. Conversations/meals will happen in November 2026 and March 2027.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (~6 hours/facilitation):

• Internalize and prepare for the conversations/meals, including preparing model reflections to share with corps members (1 hour)
• Attend 1-2 hours of training and rehearsal
• Facilitate the conversations/meals (1 hour)
• Spend 30-60 minutes to debrief the conversations/meals
• Must be available to facilitate both dates in person

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of professional work experience, with at least some experience in direct experience & belonging work and/or experience & belonging development with adults
• At least 2 years of ECE-12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success (academic outcomes and student experience)
• Exemplary experience & belonging facilitation with adults, including the ability to be responsive and agile in-the-moment
• A core belief that people can learn, grow, and change
• A commitment to ongoing learning
• Deep self-awareness
• Demonstrated success working across various lines of difference

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost-of-labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Tier A: $25.68 / hourly
• Tier B: $28.03 / hourly
• Tier C: $30.29 / hourly

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional Total Rewards information. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or right out of college, chances are Teach For America has a staff role to fit your aspirations and career goals. Many of our employees are themselves TFA alumni, while others are new to the organization. Staff positions are available across the country. You can find full-time positions, or seasonal positions with our recruiting team and summer training programs. And, as a partner of Employers of National Service, we welcome candidates from AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, City Year, and other volunteer programs.

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