Program Facilitator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; Hybrid; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Public Health is hiring Program Facilitators to deliver an evidence-based sexual assault prevention intervention, "Flip the Script with EAAA." The role involves recruiting and enrolling participants, facilitating online interactive sessions, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications include a recent bachelor's degree and experience in transgender communities. Part-time employment includes an intensive training with flexible hours and competitive pay at $29/hr for a total of 375 hours.

Qualifications

• Lived or professional experience in transgender communities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and reading-aloud skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to follow complex protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the TEA3 program and self-defense instruction.
• Conduct informed-consent screening interviews.
• Remind participants of upcoming program sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Computer proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (within the last 10 years)

Tools

Word

Excel

REDCap

SharePoint

GroupMe

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Public Health seeks Program Facilitators (PF) to deliver an evidence-based sexual assault prevention intervention, “Flip the Script with EAAA,” modified for online delivery to transgender and nonbinary undergraduate students. PFs will recruit, enroll, and provide a five‑session, 15‑hour interactive group program via Zoom while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to research protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Become trained to deliver the TEA3 program, including self‑defense instruction.
• Learn the theoretical and empirical basis of sexual assault prevention and resistance education.
• Work with co‑facilitators to deliver the online program in five 3‑hour sessions during evenings and weekends.
• Conduct informed‑consent screening interviews with prospective participants at varied times.
• Organize equipment (computers, standing desks) and program materials; set up and clean up for each session.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participants’ identities, comments, and interactions throughout all phases of research and programming.
• Remind participants of upcoming program sessions using email, text, or chat.
• Use the REDCap database to view evaluations and enter interview data (training provided).
• Communicate effectively with program facilitators, supervisors, and the research team.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with peer facilitators and the supervisor.
• Assist with in‑person participant recruitment as needed.
• Attend an intensive 3‑week summer training (40hrs/week) and weekly 1‑hour Zoom supervision meetings.
• Be available for evening and weekend hours in the Peitzmeier Lab for practice and program delivery.
• Attend the study’s critical periods (September‑November and January‑April) and coordinate vacation outside these windows.
• Commit to working through April30,2027; rehiring possible if desired by both parties.

Qualifications

• Lived or professional experience in transgender communities.
• Recent bachelor’s degree (within the last 10years) reflecting familiarity with undergraduate life.
• Comfort engaging with difficult, sensitive topics (sexuality, violence against transgender and nonbinary individuals).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and reading‑aloud skills with emotional clarity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle conflict within a team and work collaboratively with co‑facilitators and the research team.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving skills, and the capacity to respond to unexpected participant questions or technology issues.
• Familiarity with computer technology, video conferencing, and software such as Word, Excel, REDCap, SharePoint, and GroupMe.
• Detail‑oriented, able to follow complex protocols with fidelity.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Flexible schedule and strong time‑management skills.
• Access to a computer and private space off‑site for supervision video‑conferencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work or volunteer experience with gender‑based violence, trans health, or community empowerment.
• Experience as a program facilitator or group moderator on any topic.

Physical Demands

• Attend three weeks of in‑person training in August (weekdays, 9:00am–5:00pm).
• Attend weekly 1‑hour supervision meetings over Zoom during business hours.
• Facilitate sessions during evenings and weekends, with a minimum of five weekend afternoons and five weeknights per semester.
• Work through the study’s critical periods, arranging vacations outside these windows.
• Commit to working until April30,2027.

Compensation & Hours

• Part‑time employment; 375 total hours at $29/hr.
• Hours vary: 5hrs for non‑facilitation weeks up to 24hrs/week during facilitation or training weeks.
• Includes an intensive 3‑week summer training (40hrs/week).
• Program will run during semester evenings and weekends.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. This University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.