Dialogue Coordinator

Main pre-Camp responsibilities

• Program design
• Develop and finalize all dialogue facilitator training materials (manuals, presentations, activity guides).
• Staff hiring, training, and support
• Aid in the hiring process for dialogue facilitators, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and making selections together with the Camp Director.
• Train the dialogue facilitation staff in the core principles of dialogue facilitation and in the dialogue curriculum. This training will begin online before Camp begins and continue during staff orientation at Camp.
• Design on-site staff training activities for Camp-wide staff.
• Manage and support the team of dialogue facilitators during Camp.
• Establish a clear communication channel and schedule with the dialogue facilitators to build team cohesion and share pre-Camp reading/prep materials.
• Review and provide input to the Camp leadership team on facilitator pairings and dialogue groups.

Main Camp Responsibilities

• Staff and Program Management
• Conduct on-site staff training activities for camp-wide staff.
• Manage and support the team of dialogue facilitators during camp.
• Give feedback to staff on their job performance.
• Camp Leadership Team Support
• Work with the Camp leadership team in the run-up to Camp to support in Camp preparations.

Additional Camp Support

• Contribute to an atmosphere of communication, trust, and respect.
• Work with the residential life team (Residential Life Coordinator and counselors) in all aspects of Camp coordination, including camper supervision and program support.
• Adhere to all Seeds of Peace policies and procedures to create a Camp environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
• Commit to professionalism in an informal educational space.
• After Camp, write a program report which captures the successes and recommendations for the dialogue program.

Prerequisite knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Relevant external certifications or training in topics such as mediation, trauma-informed practices, or experiential education.
• Curriculum design experience, with particular experience in designing for communities in conflict zones.
• Significant experience in working with young people in education, peacebuilding, or similar.
• Significant experience in facilitating dialogue settings with young people
• Curriculum design experience.
• Experience in training and managing adults in an educational environment.
• Commitment to professionalism in an informal educational space.
• Ability to draft program reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to diffuse situations involving conflict.
• Highly organized with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Patience, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Sense of humor and adventure.
• Comfort with traveling and working in a demanding residential environment.
• Belief in the potential and brilliance of youth.