Job Description

Description

• * Follow the instructions at https://www.gutmonkey.com/assistant-facilitator to apply** GutMonkey is seeking two Assistant Experiential Program Facilitators to join our 2025 Cohort in the execution of our annual programs. Please see the bottom of this job description for information on how to apply. This position relies on facilitation skills, some knowledge of experiential pedagogy and practice, and relationship-building skills. We work in multiple modalities that are play-based, and while those always have clear educational outcomes, we choose play for intentional reasons. Be playful! It is a big part of our work, together and with participants. This position will primarily focus on supporting lead facilitators in the execution of pre-designed programs and the relationship cultivation and maintenance with our program partners that is critical to our success in the communities we serve. This will be a part time, temporary, seasonal position that will support a few, key programs around the US throughout the year in 2025. This position will report directly to a senior staff person at GutMonkey and will also work closely with the CEO/Founder. After December 31, 2025, this position is not guaranteed into 2026. There may be part time, temporary opportunities beginning in 2026. Hiring for 2026 will begin in the fall of 2025. This is a travel position, with an expected amount of travel to programs and various other professional engagements in 2025. See below for the two, specific roles we are hiring for. GutMonkey programs are typically between 1 - 2 days long. This role must arrive early to the program location (typically one day before the program start date), and remain on-site throughout the duration of the program, typically leaving the day after the program concludes. Program locations are nationwide and all food, lodging, and on-the-ground travel expenses are covered throughout the duration of the program. Travel expenses to and from the program locations are covered in accordance with GutMonkey travel policies. All program equipment and materials will be provided by GutMonkey. Although not required, we would strongly prefer a bilingual spanish-speaker for this position. We are hiring for two assistants for 2025. We are interested in those looking to take the step from volunteering, camp work, college work, group work, etc… and want to elevate it into the professional level: • One assistant with some backcountry, hiking, and outdoor group management experience • One assistant with some notable group management experience (especially for large groups of 50+) with both adults and teens Please outline in your application which of these roles you would like to apply for and your experience in those specific areas. Program Delivery and Logistics: • Deliver experiential programs, which spark dynamic participant experiences and encourage continued engagement. Programs will be designed by GutMonkey staff, but some adjustments and customization may be needed pending the program and partner needs. • Engage and connect with patients during programs outside the hours of facilitation. Have conversation with curious parents during a teen program, take extra time to connect with partner staff upon arrival and departure to site, and be willing to connect with community members as a representation of GutMonkey. • Travel to and from GutMonkey Headquarters and various communities nationally as needed. Work with the GutMonkey staff to book flights, hotels, rental cars, or other travel logistics and be timely and responsible during travel time. Must follow standard operating procedures around travel and travel spending. • Ensure the integrity, creativity, and quality of the GutMonkey curriculum. • Understand and follow GutMonkey’s policies and procedures at all times. • Assist in facilitating participant groups between 5 and 300 teens and/or adults impacted by chronic health conditions (the majority of participants navigate living with a bleeding disorder). • Practice Positive Youth Development and positive strategies with teens and youth participants, many who come from diverse and varied backgrounds. • Support Lead Facilitators in ensuring that program agendas and program supplies are well organized physically and digitally, and communicate needs to have the necessary tools, materials, and training to successfully implement programming. • Assist the Lead Facilitator in data collection and reporting: document program outcomes and lessons learned, collect participant data, take photos, and compile program highlights. • Risk Management: Implement GutMonkey risk management procedures and apply judgment and decision making skills to real-time situations. Administrative • Attend and prepare for meetings and trainings as designated by GutMonkey • Support Lead Facilitator in completing all necessary documents and administrative tasks for programs which may include program agendas, debrief forms, uploading surveys and photos, and submitting receipts in a timely manner • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism surrounding participant information Location We are hiring candidates that live in various locations across the US. The candidate is expected to live within 50 miles of a major or regional airport and will be expected to travel to various locations around the US to deliver programs. GutMonkey programs truly expand to all corners of the country from Maine to Texas to Michigan to Alaska. The candidate should be comfortable traveling and willing to employ problem solving strategies independently in the face of travel challenges. Visit www.gutmonkey.com for more information about our company. Facilitator Qualifications and Experience: Required: • GutMonkey will host a mandatory Cohort Training from February 15 - 20 in Portland, Oregon • All travel, expenses, and time will be paid • To be considered for this role, you must be available to attend this entire training • GutMonkey will have cohort members attend our first program as a training opportunity directly after the Cohort Training from February 20 - 23 • To be considered for this role, you must be available to attend this entire program • Some experience in facilitation and/or dynamic, hands-on education work with teenage and adult populations. • Some group management skills working with small to large groups across age demographics and over the course of multiple hours and, at times, over a few days. • Interest in developing interpersonal skills and interest in working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. • Some experience managing curriculum, activity/program execution, or a background in education. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently. • Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills. • Willingness to learn and practice flexibility and live-time, independent, creative problem-solving in the face of challenges during programs. • A desire and capacity to find solutions and employ various strategies and utilize resources well in the finding of those solutions. • Ability to work weekend days and occasional evenings. • Must have reliable transportation options to access an airport within 50 miles of residence. We prefer a valid driver’s license (some programs will require a rental car), but willing to discuss options if this isn’t your reality • Excellent risk assessment and management skills as they relate to delivering experiential programs and managing small events. • First Aid and CPR Certification (can be obtained upon hire). • Working knowledge of Google Suite (or ability to learn quickly) Strongly Preferred: • Some experience in outdoor education, highly experiential community-based art education, or creative health education (or another specialty area that may align with our work). If you have a specialty area, please outline this in your application! • Spanish language proficiency. • Some experience with public health community engagement, group conflict resolution, and/or equity and inclusion work • Some knowledge and experience around independent work, airplane travel and proven ability to manage logistics around travel responsibly. • Responsible and timely around administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, submitting receipts, and completing debrief forms. Compensation • Administrative time: $25/hour • Prep time: $50/ hour • Training time: Expect between 3 - 10 training programs in 2025, likely to last 3 - 4 days each in the field including travel days at $200 / day (including travel days) • Facilitation time: Expect to work towards facilitating one program solo during 2025 after significant training at $350 / day (including travel days) • Individuals will be hired as a GutMonkey employee for all work conducted for this position. TO APPLY - you must visit www.gutmonkey.com/assistant-facilitator and follow the application instructions to apply. Applications will close on November 5, 2024. No phone calls, please. Please do not email other members of the GutMonkey team or other general company emails you may find on our website. Phone calls and emails to other emails outside of the one listed above will not be responded to. Our hopeful timeline for hiring is: • First Round Interviews: Early November • Second Round Interviews: Late November • Offers: Early December