POSITION DESCRIPTION

National Trainer 

Date: May 8, 2024

Principal Location: Lakewood, CO

Position Role Type: Full time/Hybrid

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 

Job Summary:

A Sources of Strength National Trainer must be able to quickly engage, facilitate, and work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, ages, social contexts, and cultures. The person who fills this position must be able to facilitate highly interactive and inclusive trainings that blend games and sharing stories of strength with teens, young adults, and adult groups. This position requires exceptional facilitation and public speaking skills with large groups, self-motivation during and in-between training, strong skills in working with young people, as well as aptitude for clear and professional communication. 

Sources of Strength National Trainers travel solo across the country delivering high quality, highly engaging training to adults and students. Traveling and working with various communities and cultures is essential to this position. This position requires up to 12 days of training per month and up to 15 days of travel per month (in-person or virtually during periods that are unsafe for travel). Necessary character traits include high levels of positivity, humor, humility, curiosity, authenticity, flexibility, and inclusivity. 

Additionally, Sources of Strength National Trainers must possess the ability to emotionally regulate in environments that may present conflict with personal, social, or cultural beliefs. This includes demonstrating resilience and adaptability when addressing sensitive topics or navigating challenging interactions during trainings and community engagements. Strong self-awareness and the capacity to maintain composure and professionalism in diverse and potentially contentious settings are crucial aspects of this position.

Key responsibilities:

• Travel solo across North America providing high quality, highly engaging training to fidelity of the Sources of Strength evidence-based program 
• Participate in all phases of training (calls, scheduling, feedback, troubleshooting, and ongoing support) both internally and externally
• Receive and provide feedback and work collaboratively with community partners and customers, direct supervisor, colleagues, and organizational leadership
• Actively research, learn about, and seek understanding about the diverse communities we serve independently and in collaboration with Sources of Strength staff
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks, including email, trainer logs, expense reports, and timesheets, accurately and on time
• Navigate and use basic audio/visual equipment, presentation software, and workplace software (Slack, Google Suite, online platforms, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Expertise in communicating, teaching, and facilitating with students and adults

• Exceptional ability to regulate yourself and others in high stress situations
• Aptitude in connection and curiosity in groups of varied backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to motivate, develop, and relate to youth, school personnel, and local partners
• Strong conceptual, networking, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills
• Effectively work multiple projects on various timelines in a collaborative and effective manner

*We understand that candidates may not meet 100 percent of the qualifications. If many of these qualifications describe you, we encourage you to apply. 

Additional desired areas of expertise:

• Good sense of humor and ability to connect with people
• Demonstrated ability to represent the organization in a professional and ethical manner
• Commitment to open and direct communication, organizational change, and creating a positive work environment
• An inclusive mentality that recognizes and celebrates diversity
• Strong conceptual, networking, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills
• An inclusive mentality that recognizes and celebrates diversity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Assist in preparation for staff meetings, webinars, phone calls, training, travel, and other key events

Physical requirements: 

• Strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19
• Continuously required to sit/stand
• Occasionally required to walk, bend, stoop, push/pull, and reach above
• Occasionally required to lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds

About Sources of Strength:

At Sources of Strength our vision is To Empower a Well World. We do this by training, supporting, and empowering both youth and adults to positively impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help, and strength. Sources of Strength has become one of the most heavily researched and widely disseminated mental health promotion and upstream prevention programs in the country. We work with schools and communities to increase mental health and wellbeing at an individual, relational, and community level to reduce risk of suicide, violence, and other adverse outcomes. Sources works in elementary, secondary, university, community, and workplace settings with a focus on creating positive culture change that increases wellness and decreases risk. Learn more at www.sourcesofstrength.org

At Sources of Strength, we believe that empowering a well world involves promoting justice, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. We recognize that systemic injustices and exclusionary practices undermine the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and societies. Therefore, we welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our commitment to this work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is essential to advancing our mission and making our work more effective, authentic, and impactful.

Competitive benefits package:

• Profit Share Bonus Structure 
• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Matching Retirement Contribution (401k)
• Fully paid Medical, Vision, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Family Insurance Policy Coverage
• Health Savings Account Contributions by Employer
• Flexible Work/Life Balance
• Employee Wellness Oriented Culture
• Social Enterprise Mission-Oriented Business Model

Application process:

• A review of your application and credentials may move you to the first step of the interview process with a phone screening
• A successful phone screening will move you to the second step of the process which is an initial interview
• 1st Round Panel Interviews June 3rd - 7th
• 2nd Round Panel Interviews June 10th - 14th
• Expected start date: July 8th