Evening Workforce Education Facilitator - Part Time

Job Description:

ABOUT TWIN CITIES R!SE: 

Twin Cities R!SE is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment. Our vision is a community where all individuals, especially people of color, have attained financial independence through employment success. 

Our 8-week career training programs provide participants with the skills needed to be successful on any job. Our training focuses on individual development, Personal Empowerment, Career Training, and the 21st Century Skills that today’s employers are looking for. Graduates of this program typically double or triple their annual income. Our career coaches help participants develop a career plan while providing them with the resources and placement connections needed to achieve their goals. 

Employers hire TCR graduates because they value that TCR graduates apply their Personal Empowerment skills leading to accountability, responsibility, conflict resolution, positive interaction, attendance and long-term change. They also know TCR graduates receive continued coaching services through the end of the first year of employment and that over 70% of TCR graduates stay at their job 1+ years, well above the general average.

Our Personal Empowerment Training curriculum that provides transformative Emotional Intelligence Training has been designed by The Empowerment Institute at Twin Cities R!SE. Not only do our TCR program participants benefit from this training, The Empowerment Institute partners with businesses, schools, universities, and nonprofits to help them create their own empowered cultures within these organizations.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Evening Workforce Education Facilitator is responsible for classroom facilitation (teaching). This position is responsible for delivering virtual sessions for evening cohorts and integrating best-practice learning methodologies to ensuring participants can complete the program successfully.

This position works closely with TCR’s Education Services Team to work cross-functionally with other TCR operating areas to coordinate effective communication strategies, establish and maintain educational process and policy, and coordinate strategies to maximize outcomes of the educational benchmark targets established for the organization. 

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JOB DETAILS:

Department: Education

Reports To: Workforce Education and Training Manager

Location: Minneapolis

In-office or Hybrid: Hybrid

Full-time or Part-time: Part-time (10-20 hours per week)

FLSA Status (exempt or nonexempt): Nonexempt

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Program Administration

• Teach evening sessions following the priorities and protocols of TCR training. 
• Use TCR E-Learning to facilitate virtual learning strategies for the participants and host in person segments as needed.
• Implement new program initiatives consistent with the educational strategy and organizational needs of TCR (NorthStar Computer Certification, Expanded Technology Applications, Workshop Development, Mini-Session Development, Math/Literacy Assessment, etc.) 
• Work closely with the TCR’s Education Services Team and operating areas to maintain, enhance, and communicate the overall educational strategies and results of TCR to internal audiences. 

Classroom Facilitation 

• Classroom facilitation for various programs; program sessions, career pathway training support, workshops, mini-sessions, facilitator training, or other venues.

SUPERVISION:  N/A - This position does not supervise any staff. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $24.40 to $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. 10-20 hours per week.
• First Stop Health telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program.
• Earned Sick and Safe Time.

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Services, Education, Business, or other related areas. 
• Practical classroom experience in training, education, or consulting settings with experience in developing or implementing best practices concepts in workforce development particularly for adult learners.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in teaching, facilitation, and educational administration. 
• Experience in an educational or consulting capacity with project management concepts and past project execution accomplishments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technological proficiency with various software applications to support relevant data tracking, educational delivery, report management and analysis.
• Exceptional classroom training experience with familiarity in program design and structure for adult learners.
• Ability to manage priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely and productive manner and to achieve strategic goals.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong skills in education, teaching, workforce education, and other relevant topics to support subject-matter content, best-practice methodologies, and strategic initiatives related to TCR’s educational strategy.
• Knowledge of approaches to direct services programming for adults.
• Understanding of barriers, issues, processes, and procedures related to direct services for adults with systemic and generational poverty histories.
• Knowledge of skills needed by job seeking adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written communication on an interpersonal or group level, including effective listening and relationship building skills.
• Ability to build long-term sustainable relationships.
• Ability to work with a positive outlook in a changing environment, quickly adjusting key priorities in response to the ever-changing dynamics of the organization.
• High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, discretion, tact and appropriate interpersonal relationship boundaries with participants.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to achieve results both individually and working with others within the scope of the organization’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use computer, including use of organization’s database, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and other technical resources to effectively accomplish work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to use a PC/laptop, requiring repetitive motion of fingers, hands and wrists. 
• Required to occasionally move about in an office or remote environment to access file cabinets, printers, etc., and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Required to move about in a classroom during training facilitation. 
• Ability to lift light materials and equipment in the typical office environment (up to 15 pounds).
• Ability to be on video calls, with camera on, for all meetings. 
• Willingness to work evening hours.

Work Environment:

• Typical office/remote environment.
• Work schedule: Evenings will be required.
• Travel requirements: Position will be expected to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area to attend advancement ceremonies and other meetings as necessary.
• Location/structure of work: Majority of worktime will be remote, using a laptop. 

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applications must be submitted online, via the Careers page on the TCR website. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
• To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail hr@twincitiesrise.org. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Twin Cities R!SE is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.