Youth Experiential Learning Facilitator

The Matthews House; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Matthews House is seeking a committed facilitator to work with at-risk youth, delivering experiential learning, outdoor education, and arts-based workshops in Fort Collins. This 20-hour-per-week, non-exempt role focuses on building practical life skills, confidence, and connections to community and nature, in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include designing and leading activities, coordinating logistics and safety, documenting attendance and outcomes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Counseling is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or similar field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in youth development, outdoor education, experiential learning, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to transport and have a clean driving record.
• Must pass a CBI/FBI fingerprint screening and drug test.
• Knowledge of local community and resources preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish speaker is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Program Design & Facilitation – 80%: Develop and facilitate experiential learning activities, outdoor education experiences, and skill-building workshops.
• Ensure programming is trauma-informed, inclusive, and aligned with youth goals related to education, employment, and life skills.
• Build positive, strengths-based relationships with youth and young adults.
• Support group dynamics, encourage leadership development, and elevate youth voice in program design and evaluation.
• Safety, Risk Management & Logistics – 10%: Plan and manage logistics for activities and trips, including transportation, equipment, permissions, and safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with TMH safety and insurance requirements.
• Documentation, Data & Reporting – 10%: Maintain attendance, activity logs, incident reports, and outcome tracking in Community Care Link (CCL) and internal systems.
• Support grant and funder reporting.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development experience

Driver's license / driving record

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Associate Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or similar field

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Counseling (preferred)

Tools

Community Care Link (CCL)

Job description

The Matthews House is seeking a committed facilitator to work with at-risk youth, delivering experiential learning, outdoor education, and arts-based workshops in Fort Collins. This 20-hour-per-week, non-exempt role focuses on building practical life skills, confidence, and connections to community and nature, in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include designing and leading activities, coordinating logistics and safety, documenting attendance and outcomes, and