Praesidium is a mission-driven, client-focused consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations prevent the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. The Learning Experience Facilitator role plays a critical role in delivering engaging, inclusive, and high-impact learning solutions that preserve trust in respected organizations across diverse industries. You will work closely with the Certified Praesidium Guardian (CPG) Product Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure every training session meets established learning objectives. If you are a passionate, mission-driven facilitator who believes abuse is preventable, join our team.
Essential Job Functions & Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate in-person, virtual, and hybrid training sessions for clients across diverse industries and levels of seniority (i.e., direct support staff, program administrators, CEOs, etc.)
- Adapt facilitation style to create a safe, inclusive, and interactive learning environment that encourages participation, creative thinking, and the use of problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions that match audience needs and delivery modality (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
- Use adult learning theories and models (i.e., andragogy, transformative learning, self-directed learning, etc.) to understand and support adult learners with different learning abilities.
- Collaborate with the CPG Product Manager, Research Team, and SME to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with adult learning principles.
- Provide feedback to workshop participants, facilitators, SMEs, and the CPG Product Manager.
- Manage workshop logistics, including ordering and setting up training materials/supplies, pre- and post-workshop communications, and technology needs.
- Collect and analyze participant feedback to gauge the effectiveness of training and make recommendations for improvement.
- Stay current on learning trends, tools, and technologies to enhance session effectiveness.
- Provide insight into program design and customization.
Skill Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience facilitating adult learning or training programs
- 1+ years of experience in instructional design and/or curriculum development
- Proven ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt facilitation techniques accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with others, build and maintain relationships, foster collaboration, and understand the perspective of others.
- Strong communication (i.e., verbal, non-verbal, written, etc.) through face-to-face interactions and digital communication
- Proficiency in using virtual platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams, as well as engagement tools (i.e., Poll Anywhere, etc.)
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, competing priorities, time-sensitive logistics, and deadlines in a fast-paced remote work environment.
Preferred:
- Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus
- Familiarity with client-facing roles and/or consulting environments
- Experience facilitating in a mission-driven consulting organization or client-facing environment
- Understanding of certification programs and change management models
- 40% to 50% of travel required (i.e., domestic, international)
- Normal office hours are 8:00 am -5:00 pm CST.
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work during busy times.
- Must be able to stand for eight (8) hours a day
- Must be able to regularly lift/carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds
Perks and Benefits:
- An opportunity to join a team of committed talented professionals who care deeply about protecting children and vulnerable adults.
- Competitive Pay and benefits – annual performance reviews
- Annual bonus potential based on company performance
- Generous and flexible PTO, plus end-of-year holiday closure
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a portion of which is company-paid