Change Days are online volunteering events where We Make Change Startups get 3 hours of strategic support from remote corporate volunteers with the skills and experience they need. As a Facilitator, you will be matched with a startup ahead of the Change Day. You will be working with the startup during a briefing call to prepare them for the Change Day. At the Change Day itself, you will be working with that impact startup and a group of corporate volunteers in a breakout room virtually. The corporate volunteers will have skills that are relevant for the support that the startup needs. Your task is to ensure a successful experience for both of these parties. At Change Days, there are typically 4+ startups taking part with one facilitator per startup, meaning that you will be working with a whole delivery team at We Make Change. Over 1,000 employees from dozens of companies, including Kimberly-Clark, AstraZeneca and PA Consulting, have taken part in Change Days, delivering over $1m of impact to 250+ impact startups so far. We Make Change will provide relevant induction and resources to set you up for success.

(Note: We are also open to receiving application from facilitators who are capable of hosting our Change Day events, so if you are interested in hosting, please mention that in your application.)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare before meeting startups you are matched with (we provide the details)

• Build rapport with startups taking part in Change Days, preparing them during briefing calls

• Preparation in advance of the Change Day; ensuring you are able to understand what specific support the startup needs and how their team can help achieve their goals

• Ensuring the successful delivery of service on the day by coordinating with relevant We Make Change team members

• Facilitating working groups during Change Days to ensure all participants have a great experience that results in effective support being given to the startup

• Mitigating any foreseeable problems during the Change Day in conjunction with the Lead Facilitator

Requirements

• Experience facilitating workshops, events or similar experiences involving startups or corporate teams

• Ability to lead and facilitate a diverse group of professionals and startup founders  

• Have a general familiarity with business activities such as Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Sustainability or Finance

• Fantastic multi-tasking ability and a flexible approach to work

• Ability to work under pressure and within a time-constrained environment

• Familiarity with software such as Zoom, Miro and Google Drive is desirable

• Excited to work with innovative startups and volunteers to deliver meaningful experiences

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse groups

• Ability to think creatively, act dynamically, and take the lead in complex situations

• Proactivity, attention to detail and great time management skills are highly desirable

• Work is remote - it is required to be in a quiet, well-connected room when working with us.

Working hours and remuneration

• A Change Day requires a total of 6-8 hours in terms of preparation and the Change Day itself, including a short debrief

• We provide induction training, relevant guides and support during Change Days

• All work is carried out remotely. We are looking for candidates who are based between timezones UTC & UTC+5 (Europe, Africa, Middle East).

• Payment is £130 (GBP) per Change Day

How to apply

Before starting the form, as part of the application process you will have to upload a 1-2 minute video outlining your facilitation experience. So please record and upload that video as unlisted on Youtube or use other tools such as Loom or Zoom Clips, so that you can include a link to that in the relevant part of the application form. Then complete the form below to apply. We are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so apply today!