Project Shema is an independent nonprofit organization that trains and supports the Jewish community and allies to understand and address contemporary antisemitism, with an emphasis on how anti-Jewish ideas can emerge in progressive spaces and in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Founded by Jewish leaders with deep ties in social justice movements, Project Shema brings a fresh and humanizing approach to these challenging issues.

Facilitators lead our proprietary training workshops and help support (coach) trained participants as they engage on these issues after our workshops. These sessions range from one hour briefings to 4+ hour workshops, virtual and in-person. Content is delivered to the Jewish community and to non-Jewish audiences.

This position features remote work and heavy travel. This specific Facilitator will ideally be based in Pacific or Mountain US time zones to manage west coast travel and partners.

Job Scope

Facilitation and Coaching (70%)

• Lead workshop and training sessions as assigned.
• Provide a great, inclusive, supportive experience for participants.
• Follow standard operational processes as outlined.

Educational Department Responsibilities (15%)

• Contribute to the development and refinement of our curriculum and training programs.
• Keep informed of issues relevant to the Organization’s work.
• Attend weekly staff meeting, weekly education department meeting, and other required staff and team specific meetings.

Administrative Work Related to Facilitation and Coaching (15%)

• Participate in ongoing learning, shadowing, and development opportunities to grow as a facilitator.
• Complete any required post-workshop facilitator debrief form and/or meetings.
• Book travel accommodations (flights, hotels, etc.) for workshops that require travel.
• Categorize expenses at the end of each billing cycle.
• Hold pre-workshop meetings with partners.

Facilitation time Expectations

• Up to 80 hours/month of facilitation time
• Facilitation time is not expected to exceed 80 hours per month. However, if facilitation hours do go beyond that, any additional facilitation time will be tracked and compensated based on total facilitation over a given quarter**.**
• If facilitation hours fall below 72 the remaining hours will shift toward staff/internal responsibilities aligned with the role.

Compensation: $120,000; $12,000 Health reimbursement fund (HRA); 401K; flexible work structure when not facilitating programs; generous PTO policy.

To apply: Email 1-2 paragraphs outlining how your unique skill set fits within the responsibilities below along with your resume to apply@projectshema.org with the subject line “West Coast Facilitator Application”