Facilitator Applications

We are Hiring!

About Downeast Rainbow Alliance (DRA):

DRA works to improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ2IA+ teens in our area by working with schools, organizations, agencies, health centers and community members to improve allyship in our region. Currently that looks like tabling at schools and events, developing programming with individual schools, providing online resources, organizing pro-social activities and much more. In 2024 the project rolled out Rainbow 101 trainings for organizations and educators, and began offering quarterly open community trainings. We are also currently providing community programming that is open to all ages. The project is grant funded, partners with 10+ community organizations and is free to all participants.

Downeast Rainbow Alliance is fiscally sponsored by NOPI inc.

Program Facilitator

Downeast Rainbow Alliance (DRA) is adding a facilitator to our team to interface with the public at schools and events; plan, coordinate, and promote events; and assist with the development of the organization. This is a co-facilitator position. DRA is a trust based employer with a non-hierarchical employee/facilitator structure. The ideal candidate will thrive working independently and within a group, balanced with extensive consultation as needed with the lead facilitator and advising facilitators.

This is a full time salaried position requiring approximately 30 hours of work with busier and slower periods. Regular nights and weekends are required and often the weekday schedule is quite flexible. Background check required.

Applications will remain open until an ideal candidate is hired. Application review begins August 31st. The start date for the position will be after October 15.

Responsibilities:

Table for DRA at schools, community centers, festivals, and events
Plan, coordinate, and promote programming (including graphic design, social media, and press releases)
Attend Facilitator Meetings (biweekly or more often as needed, primarily on Zoom)
Attend Monthly Downeast Rainbow Alliance Meetings
Assist with grant writing
Working collaboratively through group decisions and Strategic Planning, including attending an annual retreat
Maintain and develop relationships/partnerships with community entities
Bookkeeping

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong research, organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Great interpersonal skills are a must.
Public speaking
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Position requires a high level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
Graphic Design capabilities
Reliable communicator (via email, phone, and/or text)

Ideal/Preferred

Bookkeeping experience preferred
Background in nonprofits preferred
Familiarity with Google Docs and WordPress preferred.
Familiarity with social media preferred (Instagram and Facebook)

Requirements:

Must have reliable and consistent transportation and be able to travel (mileage reimbursed)
Must be able to communicate schedule conflicts or other issues in a timely manner
18+
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to stand for 4 continuous hours.
Must have reliable internet connection for remote work
Background Check
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