About Us
BuildEd is committed to transforming any job into a thriving career for anyone, at any stage. Through our Career Performance Training workshops, we empower individuals by partnering with workforce boards, institutions, and companies across 90 markets nationwide. Our passion lies in creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact.
About the Role
We are seeking dynamic and engaging facilitators to lead virtual workshops for our partner organizations. This role involves:
- Completing our facilitator orientation program and mastering the Career Performance Training curriculum and related materials.
- Delivering engaging and impactful workshops that inspire participants.
- Encouraging participation and reinforcing our core message of adding value in the workplace.
- Being prepared to complete additional training to qualify for potential virtual coaching assignments.
This is a contract position, with each workshop requiring a six-hour commitment. Most regularly scheduled workshops are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from approximately 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Additional cohorts may be scheduled on other days and at other times based on partner needs.
Facilitators submit their availability monthly. BuildEd typically offers each active facilitator one to two workshops per month. Workshop assignments are not guaranteed, and may occasionally exceed two in a given month, depending on partner demand, facilitator availability, and scheduling needs.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate has a background in training, education, coaching, or public speaking and is comfortable engaging diverse audiences in a virtual setting. We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:
- Entrepreneurship, career development, or workforce training.
- Coaching individuals navigating career transitions or social services.
- Working with diverse populations, including individuals reentering the workforce or navigating major life changes.
- Delivering interactive content that encourages discussion and participation.
Above all, you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engaging and interactive virtual workshops incorporating presentations, activities, and discussions.
- Deliver content in accordance with BuildEd’s facilitation standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation.
- Adapt content delivery to connect with diverse audiences.
- Maintain professional communication and responsiveness to company and participant needs.
- Provide follow-up coaching if trained and assigned. Coaching is compensated separately.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in facilitation, coaching, training, or teaching. Online or virtual experience is preferred.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with a dynamic and engaging presence.
- Ability to learn and present workshop content in alignment with BuildEd’s methodology and standards.
- Proficiency with virtual presentation platforms and technology, including Zoom and Google workspace.
- Reliable access to high-speed internet, a computer, webcam, microphone, and presentation software.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
- Spanish-English bilingual proficiency is a plus but is not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Facilitator Orientation requires approximately 17 hours and is paid at $20 per hour.
- Workshops pay $200–$400 per session through a combination of base pay and completion and survey bonuses.
- Facilitators who complete BuildEd’s coaching preparation may be offered optional participant coaching sessions at $20 per 30-minute session. Coaching assignments are not guaranteed.
- Monthly earnings vary based on workshop assignments and optional coaching opportunities.
Additional Information
- This is a remote contract position.
- Facilitators must maintain a professional home-office environment suitable for leading live virtual workshops.
- BuildEd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Physical and Technical Requirements
This role requires prolonged computer use and participation in live virtual sessions lasting approximately six hours. Facilitators must have reliable internet access, a computer, webcam, microphone, and an environment appropriate for virtual instruction.
BuildEd does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $200.00 - $1,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
