MiA - Mujeres in Action Guiding the community from survival to well-being. JiA Facilitator (Youth Prevention Program) Who We Are MiA - Mujeres in Action is a survivor-centered, Latine-led organization advocating for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our work is rooted in cultural responsiveness, dignity, and collective care. We exist to move individuals and communities from survival to well-being. Prevention is part of that work. We believe young people deserve spaces where they can ask difficult questions, build healthy relationships, understand their boundaries, develop their voices, and learn that violence is never something they have to accept as normal. JiA — Jóvenes in Action is our youth prevention program. Through education, conversation, creativity, and relationship-building, we work alongside Latine youth to strengthen skills and knowledge that can contribute to safer, healthier communities. We are not looking for someone to simply deliver a curriculum. We are looking for someone who knows how to connect with young people, create a space where they feel safe enough to participate, and turn prevention education into something meaningful, relevant, and engaging. The Heart of the

Role:

Why This Position Exists The JiA Facilitator brings the JiA program to life. You will work directly with Latine youth in schools and community settings, facilitating conversations and activities around healthy relationships, consent, communication, boundaries, bullying, teen dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Some days you will lead a group discussion. Other days you may facilitate a role play, organize program materials, coordinate with a teacher, collect attendance, or help turn youth feedback into an improvement to the curriculum. The work is both relational and practical. Young people need someone who can hold a room with warmth and confidence, while also remembering the attendance forms, consent documentation, calendar updates, gift cards, and other details that make a program work. This position reports to the Program Manager and works closely with youth, families, schools, community partners, and the MiA team.

What You Will Do:

1. Facilitate & Implement JiA Programming Facilitate JiA sessions with Latine youth in school and community settings using established curricula focused on healthy relationships, consent, communication, boundaries, bullying, teen dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Dynamize sessions through participatory activities, group discussions, role plays, and creative exercises. Occasionally facilitate or co-facilitate sessions with parents, caregivers, or guardians. Create a safe, respectful, and engaging environment where youth feel supported and heard. Follow established curricula and program processes while bringing responsiveness and creativity to each session. 2. Support Curriculum & Program Materials Collaborate with the Program Manager in the creation, adaptation, and organization of session materials. Prepare materials needed for JiA sessions and program activities. Support the continuous improvement of the curriculum based on youth feedback, session observations, and program experience. 3. Engage & Coordinate With Youth Support youth working groups or cohorts within the JiA program. Foster leadership, participation, and accountability among youth participants. Build positive and consistent relationships with youth and support their meaningful participation in the program. Help create spaces where youth can share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives. 4. Maintain Program Data & Documentation Collect attendance, surveys, consent forms, photo releases, and other required program documentation using provided templates. Complete data entry and organization related to participation, sessions, and program outcomes. Collaborate in organizing digital program folders, including session materials, photos, summaries, and administrative documents. Maintain accurate and organized program records while protecting participant confidentiality. 5. Strengthen Communication & Relationships Maintain clear and timely communication with students, parents/caregivers, and school or community partners. Support coordination and logistics with teachers, school staff, and other collaborators involved in JiA sessions. Keep an updated calendar and agenda related to sessions, meetings, and program activities. Communicate with warmth, professionalism, and cultural humility in all interactions. 6. Support JiA Social Media & Visibility Support the creation of content for JiA-related social media and outreach efforts in collaboration with youth and the Program Manager. Assist with documenting sessions through photos, with proper consent. Organize visual materials and program content for internal and external use. Support youth-led campaigns and other efforts that increase awareness of JiA and prevention work. 7. Provide Administrative & Program Support Manage and track the distribution of gift cards, including required documentation and follow-up. Attend regular meetings with the Program Manager for planning, supervision, and feedback. Present updates about JiA activities during MiA staff meetings when requested. Support the day-to-day operational needs of the JiA program and contribute to a culture of flexibility, accountability, and shared responsibility. 8. Contribute to the MiA Team & Office Collaborate in basic office maintenance tasks as part of the MiA team. Respond to the main phone line when needed. Be present on Tuesdays during Walk-In Days to provide program support. Support other reasonable program or organizational needs as they arise. Who We Are Looking For We care as much about how you show up with young people as what is on your résumé. Required Mindset & Lived Approach You believe prevention is about relationships, not just information. You understand that young people are not simply participants in a program, they are people with their own experiences, perspectives, strengths, and ideas. You are comfortable facilitating a group and know that a successful session is not necessarily the quietest one. You can create structure without being rigid. You can follow a curriculum while still responding to the actual young people sitting in front of you. You communicate with warmth, professionalism, and cultural humility. You are dependable, organized, adaptable, and able to balance relationship-building with the administrative details that keep a program strong. You believe young people deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Required Skills & Experience Experience working with youth in educational, prevention, advocacy, community, or related settings. Comfort facilitating groups and leading interactive activities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to follow established curricula, processes, and documentation requirements. Commitment to MiA's mission, values, and trauma-informed approach. Availability to work primarily afternoons and early evenings based on youth and school schedules. Preferred Skills & Experience Bilingual in Spanish and English. Experience working with Latine communities. Experience with culturally responsive youth programming. Experience in youth prevention, healthy relationships, domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, or related fields. Experience collecting data, conducting surveys, or maintaining program documentation. Familiarity with social media content creation, Canva, digital storytelling, or youth-led campaigns. Experience working in schools or community-based settings. Formal education is valued, but we recognize that meaningful experience, lived knowledge, community leadership, and the ability to build authentic relationships with young people come in many forms. Schedule & Flexibility This is a part-time position of 20-25 hours per week . Because JiA programming is designed around students' schedules, the Facilitator must have flexibility to work primarily afternoons and early evenings . Some evening or occasional weekend hours may be required based on program needs.

Pay:

$22.50 - $26.50 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 24.0 per week

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person