Facilitator Job Description

The CEO Facilitator will create a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, discover and experience learning through real life activities. The facilitator’s role is to model a passion for learning, connect with the students and community, collaborate with the CEO board, and, most importantly, provide guidance to the students.

The facilitator position is a half-time position. 90 minutes of the day is spent with the students, and the balance is used for arranging business visits, guest speakers, calling on businesspeople, etc. CEO requires a great deal of time from the facilitator to establish good relationships with the business community, prepare the many communications that make the program transparent, and build the learning environment that allows students to succeed without problem solving for the students.

We are seeking a facilitator who is:

* A kid magnet, dedicated to students and their success

* Willing and able to interact with business investors and partner

* Comfortable working in a technology rich environment

* Resourceful & adaptable who is an excited learner and naturally curious

* Able to contextualize and prioritize Craig Lindvahl's Life Lessons and their own throughout the program.

Specific functions of a facilitator:

Communication

* Promote a positive image of CEO and serve as a shared point of contact for all CEO matters.

* Schedule CEO visits and speakers while looking for and develop community networking opportunities that benefit students.

* Receive feedback from presenters.

* Assist with marketing of the program: write and post class updates through Facebook.

* Prepare and present a monthly board report.

Collaborate with the CEO board on shared responsibilities.

* Class Orientation

* Mentoring

* Class Business

* Individual Businesses

* Trade Show

* Alumni Activities

Support Student Development:

* Read and respond to students’ weekly journals.

* Connect students to resources.

* Continually assess & evaluate student performance and track student grades and report quarterly to schools.

* Develop Strong Team/Produce the WOW.

* Facilitate development and execution of class business.

* Facilitate development and execution of individual student businesses.

* Identify and address student needs and issues.

* Incorporate Craig Lindvahl’s Life Lessons from the book Things You Wish You Knew Yesterday.

Operations

* Develop program materials & content along with class and team building

activities.

* Seek & secure host sites.

* Organize business visits and guest speakers.

* Track / attain key concepts and foundational skills recommended by MIE through provided evaluation system.

Participate in The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Training and Events:

* Required: Attend New Facilitator Training June 27-28 in Effingham, Illinois.
* Participate in Monthly New Facilitator Huddle Webinars (August - April).
* Complete & administer Midland Institute surveys.

TO APPLY:

CEO offers real-life experiences through regular contact with local entrepreneurs, business people, and community partners. Students in the program will come from area high schools and will meet during the school year. This is a part-time position requiring teaching licensure from Minnesota or are able to acquire this licensure. If you are passionate about cultivating lifelong learners, please send a resume with references to info@59corridorceo.com

59 Corridor CEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.