Community Conversation Facilitator - Baltimore, MD (Seasonal)

Teach For America12 months ago
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
On-site
Temporary
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Community Conversation Facilitator – Baltimore (Seasonal)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Application Deadline: October 17th, 2025

In this role, you will help facilitate belonging‐focused conversations over food with groups of approximately 10 first and second year corps members. You will receive conversation guidance, participate in 1–2 hours of training and rehearsal, lead an approximately 1‑hour conversation, and then join in a 30–60 minute debrief session. Sessions are scheduled based on regional needs.

Role Duration: Starts October 2025. Facilitator sessions will take place on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 and Saturday, April 16th, 2026 from 9:00 AM–12:30 PM EST.

Key Responsibilities

  • Internalize and prepare for the conversations/meals, including creating model reflections to share with corps members (approximately 1 hour)
  • Attend 1–2 hours of training and rehearsal
  • Facilitate the approximately 1‑hour conversation/meal session
  • Participate in a 30–60 minute debrief following the session
  • Be available to facilitate on both designated dates

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of professional work experience, including experience in direct experience and belonging work or development with adults
  • At least 2 years of ECE–12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success in both academic outcomes and student experience
  • Exemplary facilitation skills with adults, with the ability to be responsive and agile in the moment
  • A core belief that people can learn, grow, and change
  • A commitment to ongoing learning and deep self-awareness
  • Demonstrated success working across various lines of difference

Your Compensation

This role is compensated at an hourly rate throughout the engagement. The applicable rate is based on your work location and aligned with one of three tiers according to a cost of labor index:

  • Tier A: $25.68 per hour
  • Tier B: $28.03 per hour
  • Tier C: $30.29 per hour
  • The tier applicable to your location can be viewed via the provided link.

Additional Information

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the workforce, Teach For America offers staff and seasonal roles that align with your career goals. Many of our employees are TFA alumni while others bring new perspectives from programs such as AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or City Year.

Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*This job description reflects our assignment of essential functions and qualifications for the role. Management reserves the right to modify duties at any time.*

Required Skills

teaching
facilitation
direct experience & belonging work
debriefing
training and rehearsal
adaptive communication