Facilitator

GoIntellects Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

GoIntellects Inc. seeks an experienced Facilitator for a long-term government contract based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work model for local DMV-area candidates. The role is 30 hours per week and interviews are in person or webcam.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public-sector meeting facilitation, strong public speaking, and a proven track record designing public town-hall style gatherings. Excellent stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of public-sector meeting facilitation experience.
• Experience consulting for governmental entities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience designing public “town-hall” type meetings.
• Experience with diverse audiences.
• Strong public speaking ability and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in District of Columbia government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and manage meetings to be productive and focused.
• Set agendas, guide discussions, and ensure objectives are met.
• Encourage participation and manage group dynamics.
• Address conflicts and ensure all viewpoints are heard.
• Summarize key points and distribute minutes promptly.
• Track action items and follow up on progress.
• Gather feedback to assess meeting effectiveness and improve techniques.

Skills

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Government experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Masters or higher preferred)

Job description

Facilitator -Long-Term Contract (Government) Position

Title: Facilitator

Worksite Address: Washington, DC

Interviews: In Person or Webcam Only

Job Description

Short Description

Facilitator

**Hybrid role -- candidates local to DMV area only**

**This position will be for 30 hours/week**

The highly experienced Facilitator is responsible for planning, conducting, and managing meetings to ensure that they are productive and focused. The role involves setting agendas, guiding discussions, and ensuring that all participants are engaged and that objectives are met. This role requires a deep understanding of business principals, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Masters or higher preferred)

Preparation

1. a. Coordinate with meeting organizers to understand objectives and prepare an agenda.
2. b. Ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are available and functional.
3. c. Distribute agendas and pre-meeting materials to participants in advance.

Meeting Facilitation

1. d. Serve as the master of ceremonies
2. e. Guide discussions to keep the meeting on track and ensure that all agenda items are covered.
3. f. Encourage participation from all attendees and manage group dynamics.
4. g. Address conflicts and ensure that all viewpoints are heard and considered.

Follow-Up

1. h. Summarize key discussion points, decisions, and action items.
2. i. Distribute meeting minutes or summaries to participants promptly.
3. j. Track progress on action items and follow up as needed.

Evaluation

1. k. Gather feedback from participants to assess the effectiveness of the meeting.
2. l. Continuously improve facilitation techniques based on feedback and experience.

Qualifications

1. 1. Minimum 10+ years of experience as a meeting facilitator in the public sector
2. 2. Vast experience providing consulting services to governmental entities or field of specialization.
3. 3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
4. 4. Experience designing public “town-hall” type meetings and other convenings on public policy issues
5. 5. Experience working with diverse audiences
6. 6. Compelling and competent public speaker
7. 7. Strong conflict resolution skills
8. 8. Experience in state or local government, preferably within the District of Columbia government.

Flexible work from home options available.