Job description

Job Title: Visionary Trainer/Facilitator, The Advot Project

Organization summary:

The Advot Project prepares youth for success by teaching communication and relationship skills through the arts.

Since 2011, the Advot Project has worked with underserved communities, re-entry programs, formerly incarcerated youth, gang members, and public and private schools.

The Advot Project places a strong and intentional emphasis on serving those frequently left out of arts experiences. The Advot Project breaks down common barriers that limit participants’ access to such important opportunities, by bringing programming directly to youth facilities, working closely with administrators, and intentionally creating safe spaces.

Through our work, participants improve their communication skills and reevaluate relationships and behaviors. This is not theater solely for the purpose of self-expression. We push our participants to listen, act, and change.

The Advot Project strongly encourages applications from individuals with varied identities and backgrounds, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low-income or working-class backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, all individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Job summary:

The Visionary Trainer is a facilitator for the Advot Project in the schools, probation halls, and community sites in which we work. The trainer plays a critical role in the success of the program and takes on a variety of roles within the program including facilitator, actor, mentor, and teacher.

Trainers should hold demonstrated experience in theater arts and passion and commitment for arts education and youth development. Trainers must be self-motivated, able to manage many details at one time, an experienced problem solver, and demonstrate an ability to create and maintain relationships with students and partners alike.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement Advot curriculum in diverse communities/sites
• Provide a safe learning environment for all participants and artists
• Participate in planning/professional development meetings with other trainers and/or Executive Director/Founder
• Create lesson plans and report learnings after each session with youth
• Report to Executive Director/Founder and/or Program Director at a schedule agreed upon by all parties
• Submit required documents in a timely manner in accordance with agreed upon deadlines
• Serve as a role model to students, school staff, and fellow trainers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• At least 3 years of working experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated skills in acting, improvisation, storytelling, teaching, and/or arts education
• Experience guiding students in group settings to culminating presentations
• Ability to create, engage, and manage relationships with people from various and diverse communities, particularly Black and Brown youth from under resourced communities
• Experience working with incarcerated or previously incarcerated youth a plus
• Ability to collaborate with co-facilitators, staff, and partners
• Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Extremely self-sufficient, ability to work independently, and ability to pivot plans when needed
• Demonstrates initiative by stepping up to tasks without being asked
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• BA/BS in relevant field preferred
• Must be willing to undergo a LiveScan background check
• Must have 12 hours of flexible time in your schedule, including some mornings and some afternoons/evenings
• Bilingual in Spanish is a MUST

Physical requirements and work environment:

Must have reliable transportation. Must be flexible working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment. This position works primarily at program sites. Must be willing to use personal equipment, such as cell phone and laptop/tablet when working remotely. Must be willing to undergo clearances/background checks for schools and other sites.

Salary and schedule:

• $25-30 hourly, commensurate with education and experience, for administrative hours. $40-60 hourly, commensurate with education and experience for facilitation hours.
• Position will shadow lead facilitators in the beginning of tenure.
• Position is expected to work 6-8 hours weekly. Candidate must be open to working a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Position has potential to work through the summer. Position is year-round.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Please paste cover letter here:

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90036

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