PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Southwest Creations Collaborative Overview
Southwest Creations Collaborative (SCC) is a 22-year-old women-driven contract manufacturing social enterprise with a mission to alleviate poverty and build economic and educational opportunity across generations. Using a holistic and family-centered approach, SCC provides dignified employment, while also improving access to education for youth and adults.

Hacia, To the University Overview
Hacia, To the University is Southwest Creations’ proven K-12 college readiness strategy which engages and inspires whole families in navigating the educational pipeline to college. With a long-term commitment to working families, we focus on equipping all types of students with the tools for success. SCC’s holistic, family engagement model has achieved a 98% high school graduation rate and 88% college attendance rate and we are growing to serve New Mexico families’ urgent educational needs.

Position Summary
The Hacia Facilitator is a full-time position reporting directly to the Hacia Project Director. The Hacia Facilitator will bring an energetic presence to the program, and will engage students in a friendly, professional manner. The candidate will work primarily with students in a one-on-one setting, and will be trained intensely to facilitate family workshops and the Hacia tutoring mentoring program. The candidate will be expected to maintain and expand SCC’s community resource network.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate, prepare and follow up for college readiness and family engagement workshops
  • Recruit, engage and reengage families in college-bound success planning
  • Link families to existing academic, social, and health-related resources
  • Manage family data for the purposes of case management and program evaluation
  • Document and institutionalize the “SCC Way” of Hacia – creating training processes and materials with team
  • Build upon and formalize Southwest Creations’ referral network of schools, community organizations and service providers
  • Commit to SCC’s professional values and personal accountability by consistently following a work plan


Requirements
Candidates for the Hacia, To the University Facilitator position must possess:

  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment to and passion for the Hacia mission
  • Ability to problem solve and think critically and strategically
  • Ability to manage confidential information from families
  • Strong facilitation and community outreach skills
  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
  • Ability to work towards project goals individually and with team support
  • Excellent communication skills in technical writing, reporting and public speaking
  • Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
  • A Bachelor’s degree and experience in the UNM or CNM systems
  • Tutoring/Mentoring experience
  • Fluency creating Powerpoint, Prezy, and working with Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Ability to work in flexible, high energy environment
  • Schedule flexibility and the ability to work on Saturdays and evenings
  • The ability to make a 2 year commitment to the organization
  • The ability to pass an APS background check
  • A valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation, and drivers insurance


Salary and Benefits
SCC is a proud equal opportunity, family-friendly employer that simultaneously promotes work-life balance and accountability to our community and mission. The salary for the Hacia Facilitator is competitive and based upon experience. Benefits include:

  • 10 days of paid personal leave
  • 5 days of paid sick leave
  • 5 paid holidays
  • Monthly Health insurance stipend
  • On-site childcare for $.25 per hour (based on availability)


Application Process
Applications accepted through July 17th, 2016. No phone inquiries, please.

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A one page cover letter
  • A resume
  • A mock letter addressed to Hacia la Universidad families in which the candidate introduces herself/himself. The letter should be in English and Spanish and no more than 1 page.


Please submit all materials to Hacia Project Director, sasha@southwestcreations.com Prospective candidates will be contacted for an interview. The position is estimated to begin summer 2016

Salary Range
$28,000-$34,000