Program Development Specialist I - Facilitator-Trainer Position
Sacramento - Yolo County
Full Time – Non-Exempt - Salary Position
Are you inspired by the power of strengths and relationships? Do you believe that people who know their strengths and talents—and who feel connected to their peers and community–are amazing individuals who often lead and change the world? Are you interested in joining a team of diverse people who have these beliefs and who support the delivery of customized developmental solutions to Educational and Business Organizations? A team that is dedicated to building environments and cultures where people are valued for who they are and encouraged to become their best.
This opportunity may be of interest to you!
YDN is currently accepting resumes to fill a full time Youth Development Specialist / Trainer position. If interested submit your resume and qualifications along with “why” you’re interested in joining the YDN team.
Interested applicants please submit your resumes before September 10, 2026
Position Summary
The Facilitator-Trainer position supports the YDNs organizational development capacity building activities. These team members establish and maintain excellent relationships with youth service providers, educators, and stakeholders to promote the asset-based and youth development approach and best practices. Main responsibilities include the coordination, management, and facilitation of YDN trainings, agency coaching, camps, and conferences. Overseeing marketing and administrative work related to assigned projects and other duties as assigned. This team member must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Sacramento – Yolo County California for this position
Essential Functions
- Raise awareness of and promote/market the asset -based and youth development approach to all stakeholders
- Coordinate, manage, and facilitate all aspects of events and activities associated with the main responsibilities, including working with Admin staff to ensure event logistics are taken care of (conferences, skill-based trainings, Youth Development Institute (YDI), and strengths-based trainings – camps and agency coaching)
- Support YDNs training team and help facilitate trainings as needed
- Work with Director to support evaluation of YDN/YDI work
- Coach agencies on how to integrate the YD approach into their organizational practices
- Marketing: in conjunction with YDN team, develop marketing materials and strategies for assigned projects, events, and trainings. Make public presentations and client presentations to market YDN services
- Design training plans and coaching technical assistance with YDN clients
- Develop curriculum to support in the delivery of skill-based trainings and other YDN related activities
- Integrate continuous improvement into work plans and projects
- Flexibility to attend and facilitate overnight, evening and weekend workshop/trainings/retreats
- Ideal candidates are available for travel and overnight assignments
Education, Experience & Skills Required
Bachelors-Degree from an accredited college or university plus 3 years experience running a youth program or training and coaching agencies in youth development, organizational development, or strengths development
- Strong verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills
- Experience facilitating groups, training others, coaching or organizational development work related to Youth Development and capacity/interest to learn YDN training curriculum (Youth Development Institute (YDI) training a plus)
- Ability to engage both youth and adults
- Ability to manage and organize with little direction multiple tasks, programs, and projects and get results
- Ability to lead and facilitate collaborative relationships with diverse groups
- Ability to work independently and interdependently
- Knowledge of youth programs and organizational development is preferred but not required
- Proficient on Mac and PC systems in Microsoft Office applications: MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint & Keynote
- Familiar with online platforms (Zoom, Mailchimp, Canva, Wordpress, Survey Monkey, Thinkific, Salesforce)
- Well-organized with strong administrative and planning skills
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Working Conditions:
- YDN supports an alternative hybrid work schedule that includes 4 / 10-hour days (Tue-Fri)
- This position includes roles and responsibilities which can be completed outside of the typical office environment, offering the flexibility of hybrid remote location/work-from-home options.
- A portion of the work is performed within a workstation–desk in an office environment and a portion of the work is performed in a training room environment with natural and artificial lighting.
- The roles and responsibilities of this position include travel and overnight assignments, including evenings and weekends.
- When performing some duties and trainings this position is exposed to the outdoors and elements of weather.
- This position has limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise or odors.
- Frequent interruptions to planned work activities occur in this position.
- The individual in this position will be required to use their personal vehicle for work duties. YDN will reimburse mileage at the federal rate. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required.
- The individual in this position will be required to use their personal cell phone for work duties. YDN will provide a small reimbursement stipend monthly.
Physical Requirements/abilities:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met within this position to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to maneuver 50lbs on an infrequent basis
- Ability to be mobile for intermittent periods of time and on a frequent basis
- Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision (or adaptive aids) to operate a personal computer
- Ability to negotiate and manage workstation workspace
- Ability to communicate on a telephone, via electronic means, and in person
Compensation:
- Competitive Annual Salary $62,000 – non-exempt – full-time position - 100% FTE
- Competitive benefits package offered includes 80% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision. Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time annually
- YDN supports an alternative hybrid work schedule that includes 4 / 10-hour days (Tue-Fri)
- The position includes travel and overnight assignments, including evenings and weekends.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter specifically outlining “why” you are interested in being considered as a YDN team member and what skills, talents and strengths you would bring to the YDN team..
Only the resumes that meet the following will be considered:
- A cover letter that includes your "Here is my Why" - Why do you want to join the YDN team.
- Resume Outlining your trainer and facilitation experience, skillsets, and any notable certificates or knowledge that pertains to this job description.
All interested applicants please submit your resumes before September 10, 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- youth development - asset based approach: 2 years (Required)
- facilitating/training groups (youth and adults): 2 years (Required)
- organizational development: 2 years (Preferred)
- training youth or running youth program: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95866
