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Youth Program Facilitator

Light of Loving Kindness (LOLK)
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026

Youth Program Facilitator (Contract)

Chicago (In-Person | South Side & Northwest Side)

 

Light of Loving Kindness is seeking a Youth Program Facilitator to support our mindfulness-based youth development programs serving high school students, primarily from the Chicagoland area.

Facilitators will lead trauma-informed, engaging sessions that empower youth through self-love, self-awareness, confidence-building, leadership development, and emotional regulation skills. Youth programs at LOLK are part of a violence prevention effort aimed to help reduce risk factors among youth in violence-affected areas.


 Program Focus Areas

  • Mindfulness & Mental Wellness
  • Creative Arts & Self-Expression
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Leadership & Youth Empowerment
  • Community & Project-Based Learning


Programs Include

  • Self-Love Bootcamp (holistic wellness, self-care, & community building program)
  • Mindful Youth Ambassador Program (peer mentorship & leadership pathway)
  • Teen Mental Health First Aid (certification program)

 

Key Skills

  • Youth facilitation & group engagement
  • Trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practices
  • Communication, active listening, and empathy
  • Creative arts facilitation (movement, writing, art, music, etc.)
  • Classroom or group behavior management
  • Cultural responsiveness and inclusivity


Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year experience in youth mentoring, self-esteem development, or creative arts
  • Experience working with teens (school or community settings)
  • Comfortable facilitating in-person sessions
  • Passion for youth mental wellness and mindfulness
  • Spanish or other language proficiency
  • Experience working with BIPOC, low-income, or trauma-affected communities


Role Type: 12-week contract

Time Commitment: Approximately 12 hours per week, including training, class facilitation, and related program activities.

Schedule: Programs take place during weekday afternoons and evenings.

Pay: ASM will be informed of their pay amount and ASM will process payment.


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