What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Facilitator position at Light of Loving Kindness (LOLK)?
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.