The Facilitator will provide the following:

· advise the leads on the overall design and format of meetings;

· participate in a pre-meeting(s) to finalize the design of the meetings and the run-of-show;

· review documentation provided by the agencies relevant for the meeting(s);

· serve as master of ceremonies throughout each meeting to engage all members in discussion of issues;

· create a welcoming environment for all participants;

· troubleshoot meeting flow and help solve problems in real- time; and8. participate in debriefing sessions after each meeting to support progress towards outcomes.

Throughout the process, the Facilitator will work closely with designated leads. The Facilitator and the leads will determine who will formally lead the meeting(s). The client will designate a resource responsible for notetaking, documentation of feedback and recommendations, as well as managing meeting technology.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or higher preferred)

Experience:

· Minimum 10 years of experience as a facilitator in the public sector

· Experience designing policy setting and working session meetings.

· Experience working with diverse audiences with conflicting priorities or responsibilities.

· Experience with conflict resolution and consensus building in a public sector meeting environment.

Skills:

· Compelling public speaker

· Strong conflict resolution skills

· Calm under pressure

· Understanding of fiscal and procurement policies

· Knowledge of DC policy landscape

· Solid understanding of technology systems used by the District to implement procurement and accounting practices

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Meeting facilitation: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: In person