Forum Facilitator (Part-Time)
Make a difference in the lives of older adults living in Erie County, Ohio. We are seeking an engaging and organized Forum Facilitator to moderate educational community forums that inform and empower older adults.
About the role
The Forum Facilitator serves as a neutral moderator for community forums featuring guest speakers or expert panels. Audiences typically range from 30 to 200, depending on the topic. The facilitator introduces speakers, guides audience participation, manages questions and discussion, interjects clarifying comments to prevent misunderstandings, and ensures forums remain on topic, respectful, informative, and on schedule.
Forum Topics
- Advance directives and end-of-life planning
- Funeral planning and body donation
- Grief, loss, and long-term care
- Healthy aging and maintaining independence
- Social Security and Medicare
- Affordable housing
- Property tax issues
- Other emerging topics affecting the health, safety, independence, and financial well-being of older adults
Responsibilities
- Facilitate educational forums with professionalism and impartiality
- Introduce speakers and moderate audience discussion
- Encourage respectful participation and meaningful dialogue
- Keep the forum on topic at all times
- Keep the forum organized and on schedule
- Work collaboratively with Serving Our Seniors’ Program Coordinator before and after each event
- Report to the Director of Serving Our Seniors
Qualifications
- Excellent public speaking and communication skills
- Experience facilitating meetings, community events, educational programs, or group discussions preferred
- Ability to remain neutral while encouraging productive conversation
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Interest in issues affecting older adults and community education
- Dependable and professional
Schedule
Forum schedules are generally planned in three-month increments, allowing flexibility and advance notice. Additional forums may be scheduled occasionally in response to significant issues affecting the well-being of older adults in Erie County.
Pay
$25.00 per hour
Approximately 3–15 hours per month