Hip-Hop Therapy Wellness Facilitator

Position Overview

I’RAISE is seeking a dynamic and passionate Hip-Hop Facilitator to join our Activation Tour across Georgia, working alongside our Mental Health Team to deliver powerful, youth-centered, in-person experiences.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person hip-hop–based workshops and activities during Activation Tour events across Georgia
• Collaborate closely with the Mental Health Team to align creative programming with mental wellness themes
• Use hip-hop elements (lyrics, rhythm, movement, storytelling, cyphers, or discussion) to encourage healthy emotional expression and dialogue
• Engage youth in discussions around mental health, identity, self-confidence, stress management, and community empowerment
• Create a safe, inclusive, and energetic environment for participants
• Adapt facilitation style to diverse audiences and age groups
• Assist with event setup, flow, and participant engagement as needed
• Maintain professionalism and represent I’RAISE’s mission and values at all events
• Provide brief feedback or reflections following events to support program evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hip-hop (emceeing, spoken word, dance, DJing, or music facilitation)
• Passion for mental health awareness, youth development, and community engagement
• Strong facilitation, communication, and group engagement skills
• Comfortable leading activities and speaking in front of groups
• Ability to travel within Georgia for in-person events
• Background or interest in social work, psychology, education, counseling, arts, or nonprofit work is a plus