Education Facilitator
Contractor Position
Position Start Date: August 2026
Report to: Education Coordinator
Location: 4747 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ,
and schools/community sites in Arizona
🗓 Priority Deadline: Sunday, July 12th at 11:59 PM
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
About Aliento
Aliento is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families to transform trauma into hope and action. Aliento is led by directly impacted individuals, youth, and supporters who strive to create an environment where human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. Aliento supports students and families through education initiatives, arts & healing programming, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy.
Position Summary
Aliento is seeking Education Facilitators to support Transform Education programming across Arizona. Transform Education creates welcoming, affirming, and informative spaces for students and families to access postsecondary resources, understand their options, and feel supported in their educational journeys.
Facilitators will support workshops, presentations, outreach events, and resource tables using provided curriculum and materials. Programming may focus on college access, financial aid, scholarships, admissions, college transition, Prop 308, resources for Dreamers, and family engagement. This is a flexible contractor role; facilitators sign up for shifts and assignments are coordinated by the Education Coordinator based on program needs, facilitator availability, and fit.
Ideal candidates are committed to education equity, immigrant justice, student support, and community care. Candidates should be dependable, prepared, and comfortable engaging diverse audiences, including students, families, educators, and community members. You should communicate with warmth, clarity, and professionalism, and be comfortable creating spaces where Dreamers, children of immigrants, and low-income students and families feel seen and supported.
Subject-matter expertise in every education topic is not expected; facilitators must demonstrate a willingness to learn, prepare, accept feedback, and stay within the scope of their role. Selected facilitators will receive training and ongoing support; come ready to engage, remain open to guidance, and request support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Education Facilitators may be asked to support one or more of the following:
Facilitate or co-facilitate student workshops, family workshops, presentations, or small group activities
Support education programming related to college access, financial aid, scholarships, admissions, college transition, Prop 308, and student resources for Dreamers
Assist with outreach events, resource tables, school/community events, and partner engagement opportunities
Create welcoming and affirming environments for students, families, educators, and community members
Help participants understand and navigate education resources in a clear and supportive way
Support event logistics such as set-up, check-in, materials, participant engagement, and clean-up
Communicate availability, confirmations, questions, and updates in a timely and professional manner
Protect participant privacy and treat sensitive information with care
Complete any required post-event survey submissions, timesheets, billing forms, or follow-up documentation
Qualifications
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
Commitment to education equity, immigrant justice, and community-centered support
Experience supporting students, families, youth, or community members
Comfort with public speaking, facilitation, mentoring, outreach, or group engagement
Ability to explain information clearly and in an accessible way
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reliability, professionalism, and follow-through
Willingness to prepare before events and participate in required training
Ability to work with diverse communities in a respectful and affirming manner
Comfort receiving feedback and continuing to grow as a facilitator
Understanding of or willingness to learn about college access, financial aid, scholarships, resources for students who qualify for in-state tuition under Prop. 308
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are strongly preferred, but not required for every opportunity
Compensation
$20/hour
Paid full-day training
Mileage reimbursement for assignments outside Maricopa County
ALIENTO is an equal opportunity employer. Our team works with impacted communities, stakeholders, and institutions to co-create a place where the human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. We believe our strength is centering youth, healing, truth, and reconciliation, and the ability of impacted communities to co-create change and solutions that lead to equitable, inclusive, and thriving communities. Individuals who are proximate to the immigrant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.