I Am an Advocate program Facilitator

Title: Program Facilitator

Supervisor: Program Director

Status: Contracted 

Compensation: $25 per hour

Total Hours: 12.5 - 15  hours per week

Advocates for Women’s and Kids’ Equality (AWAKE) is a grassroots nonprofit organization that advocates for the systemic advancement of women and young people in Tennessee through education initiatives and policy change. Our theory of change addresses both bottom-up and top-down approaches to changemaking. 


This dynamic leadership position is responsible for facilitating our primary education program, I Am an Advocate. The I Am an Advocate Program is an evidence-based curriculum that aims to support participants in the development of interpersonal and self-care skills, sociopolitical consciousness, understanding of leadership, and communication and action planning skills essential to advocacy work. It is offered over an academic year  in partnership with Nashville area middle and high schools. Programs are provided at the schools during their designated group times,  


 The Program Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating a minimum of four I Am an Advocate Programs concurrently per contracted school year.  Contracts begin late August and end early May the following year.  Pay for each session is  based on 1 hour of prep, 30 minutes of set up and clean up, 1 hour of class. 

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitation

    • Facilitating the scheduled I Am an Advocate Programs concurrently per semester. 

    • Guide group discussions and activities using the provided curriculum 

    • Adjust the curriculum to fit the needs of the participants

  • Data Collection 

    • Enter Qualitative data into the AWAKE Drive 

    • Administer pre- and post- program surveys to participants and site coordinators at each partner site. Turn in all Data to the Program Director.  

  • Partner Engagement and Reporting

    • Maintain a positive relationship with community partners 

    • Provide the Program Director with weekly program updates including challenges, successes and ideas for improvement.

Tentative Program Schedule:

  • Mondays 8:55am -9:55am @ HG Hill MS

  • Tuesday (Bi-monthly) 12:50- 1:50pm @ Wright MS

  • Mondays 3pm-4pm @ Valor MS

  • Wednesdays 3pm-4pm @ Valor HS

  • Thursdays 11am-11:45am @ Lawson HS

Qualifications:

  • Must be available during program hours

  • Ability to pass internal and partner background check

  • High School Diploma or GED *Required*

  • At least one year of experience teaching/facilitating programing to middle and/or high school students 

  • The ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, beliefs, and morals that differ across cultures and identities 

  • Effective time management and prioritization

  • Detail-oriented with proficiency working within online management systems and virtual platforms including Zoom and Google Drive

  • Skilled communicator and relationship build

  • Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of AWAKE

    If interested, please APPLY HERE and send your resume and a short cover letter to info@awaketn.org with “Program Facilitator Application” in the subject line.