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GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Position Opening:
Youth Group Facilitator

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education. GLSEN Greater Cincinnati works to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
 

Position & Description: GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Youth Group meets every Monday evening. Youth Group Facilitators are responsible for engaging with attendees and providing programming for LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-18 during weekly group meetings. Youth group facilitators work directly with youth and provide culturally competent educational programming and advocacy. Youth Group Facilitators occasionally attend GLSEN chapter events to promote the Youth Group.

Location: Work for this role will be done on site at weekly youth group meetings, quarterly facilitator meetings, and at home.
 

Role Expectations:

• A regular rotation of attending youth group both as a co-facilitator and a program facilitator.

• Provide support and advocacy for youth in attendance.

• Regular and efficient communication with youth and co-facilitators.

• Data entry around attendance of weekly group meetings when scheduled to work.

• Attendance at quarterly facilitator meetings.

• Participation in set up and break down of weekly group meeting areas.

• Assuring that borrowed spaces (Treehouse/Mt Auburn) are kept clean and secure

• Facilitating with a restorative justice approach.

• Help Promote GLSEN Youth Group at chapter events (Youth Summit, Prom, Pride)
   

Desired Skills & Interests:

• A strong commitment to GLSEN’s mission and the desire to share that mission with young people.

• Experience with and enjoys working with LGBTQ+ youth.

• Background in education, advocacy, public health, or youth services preferred.

• Well organized and efficient communicator.

• Punctual and driven to see projects through to completion.

• Ability to build relationships and rapport with youth.

• Culturally competent working with youth from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Time Commitment: This is a part time position. Hours vary, but typically about 5 hours per week. 20 hours per month maximum.

Rate: Youth Group Facilitators are paid $17/hour

Reports to:  This position will report to the Youth Group Coordinator.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume detailing qualifications to chapter@gcoh.glsen.org

Deadline to Apply: November 3