Location: Houston, TX | Hybrid (Approximately 80% Remote, 20% In-Person Attendance)
Department: Programs
Reports To: Chief Programs Officer
FLSA Status/Exemption: Part-Time, non-exempt
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.
Facilitation
- 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.
- Communicate annual Formation calendar activities across geographic areas via AskOzanam email and membership newsletter.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual sessions, reflections, discussions, and training opportunities, in both English and Spanish to engage and impact the learning environment.
- Modify National SVdP content and adapt facilitation style to meet the needs and experience levels of participants while maintaining consistency with content.
- Ensure cultural competency and visual appeal.
- Train potential and existing leaders.
- Assist with planning, communicating, and conducting spiritual retreats.
- Maintain accurate records of member attendance to communicate 5-year renewals.
- Evaluate Formation activities to continuously increase quality, effectiveness, access, attendance, and learning outcomes.
- Compile and submit Council Formation reports.
Program Support
- Collaborate with the Formation Committee members to support Formation objectives and strengthen future activities.
- Distribute follow-up communications within a 48-hour timeframe.
- Perform welcoming and inclusive outreach activities to attract new Formators and Presenters.
- Maintain accurate lists of Formators, Presenters, and Coordinators by using the National SVdP database.
- Order, organize, and distribute materials to trainees.
- Facilitate special requested in-person and virtual sessions for new and revitalized Conferences.
- 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.
Education
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
Certifications & Licenses
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
- 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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston