Nuestra Casa is seeking an experienced Curriculum Facilitator/Consultant to implement Nuestra Casa's Women on the Rise Business Incubator Program. The Curriculum Facilitator/Consultant will plan and lead workshops that enable program participants to reach their full potential in their journey as small business owners.

About Nuestra Casa

Nuestra Casa has been serving the needs of the immigrant Latino population of East Palo Alto and surrounding communities since 2002. The organization rose out of a community assessment conducted by a group of local activists who were concerned about the growing needs of the rising immigrant population. Today, Nuestra Casa is positioned as the premier Latino-serving nonprofit in their community. Over the past five years, their growth has allowed them to expand their services and programming into neighboring communities like Menlo Park (Belle Haven region) and Redwood City. Through their advocacy efforts, they also reach other communities in San Mateo County.

Duties & Responsibilities

Review and implement Nuestra Casa's Women on the Rise business Incubator Program curriculum.
Recruit presenters and participants for the workshops.
Plan, monitor, and facilitate workshops.
Manage workshop pre-session and post-session activities.
Schedule one-on-one meetings with program participants.
Adapt content for workshop participants.

Reporting Responsibilities

The Curriculum Facilitator/Consultant reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

Must be passionate about Nuestra Casa’s mission.
Bilingual/bicultural in English/Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Business.
Excellent organizational skills and experience in the facilitation and implementation of a previously established curriculum.
Ability to communicate articulately sensitive communication.
A desire to advance and improve processes.
Empathy and positive attitude.
Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job’s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties associated with this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, drive, stand, sit, and climb steps. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally bend, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include a vision to drive, vision to walk, close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary

The Curriculum Facilitator/Consultant position is a consultant/contractor position that will pay a salary of $40–50/hr. This position is part-time 8-12 hours per week. Does not offer medical/dental/vision benefits or vacation time.