Careers

THE ROLE
ALFSV seeks a highly qualified Facilitator to lead experiential learning sessions for its Fellows Program and potentially for its committee meetings and board retreat. This role is central to the Fellows’ experience of trust-building, self-awareness, and collaborative leadership. The Facilitator will work closely with ALFSV’s CEO, its Learning Objectives Working Group, and program staff to deliver sessions that are rigorous, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in adult-learning best practices — while also helping ALFSV build in-house facilitation capacity over time.

The in-house facilitation will provide coaching and facilitation for business and non-profit leaders.  ALFSV seeks a facilitator who has knowledge and experience with the specific challenges business leaders face in the Silicon Valley’s unique business culture.  Training and experience in dispute resolution and mediation is a plus. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate in-person learning sessions for the Fellows cohort, including retreats, monthly program days, and topical modules (e.g., trust-building, systems thinking, self-awareness, and emotional regulation).
• Partner with the CEO and Learning Objectives Working Group to align session design with ALFSV’s refreshed curriculum framework and overall program learning objectives.
• Create a psychologically safe, inclusive learning environment that supports candor, vulnerability, and productive conflict among a cohort of senior, diverse leaders.
• Adapt facilitation approach in real time based on group dynamics, Fellow readiness, and emerging themes.
• Coordinate with guest content experts and specialized facilitators to ensure a cohesive Fellows experience.
• Provide input on session design, timing, and materials during pre-session planning meetings with ALFSV staff.
• Gather and incorporate Fellows feedback to continuously improve session design and delivery.
• Support ALFSV’s goal of developing internal facilitation capacity, including mentoring staff or volunteer co-facilitators where appropriate.
• Model the leadership behaviors ALFSV seeks to cultivate such as humility, curiosity, respectful and open communication, and commitment to the common good.
• Support ALFSV’s ALF Insights Program by offering coaching, facilitation, dispute resolution, and mediation services.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional facilitation experience with adult learners, ideally with senior professionals or executive-level cohorts.
• Demonstrated expertise in experiential and adaptive leadership methodologies (e.g., Adaptive Leadership, Appreciative Inquiry, or comparable frameworks).
• Strong grounding in group dynamics, trust-building practices, and psychological safety.
• Strong skills in coaching, dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Strong skills facilitating sensitive or emotionally charged conversations across lines of difference (e.g., race, sector, political perspective, generation).
• Experience designing curriculum or session content.
• Excellent verbal communication and active-listening skills; ability to read a room and adjust in the moment. Knowledge and experience with motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Familiarity with leadership-development, civic-engagement, or nonprofit fellowship programs preferred.
• Alignment with ALFSV’s mission and values around collaborative, common-good-oriented and servant leadership.
• Availability for evening and weekend sessions and occasional overnight retreats.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Fellows report high levels of trust, engagement, and personal growth across the program year.
• Session design integrates seamlessly with ALFSV’s broader curriculum and strategic priorities.
• ALFSV staff and volunteer facilitators grow in confidence and skill through collaboration with the Facilitator.
• Feedback loops between Fellows, staff, and the Facilitator lead to visible, iterative improvement in the program.

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

Compensation: $200 per hour while part-time; full-time salary commensurate with experience.

Status: Part-Time to start immediately and become Full-Time after approximately 60 days

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Silicon Valley, CA — in-person and hybrid preparation and facilitation with consultation on curriculum updates

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a brief cover note describing your facilitation philosophy and relevant experience with executive or civic-leadership cohorts to Erica Yew at alfsv@alfsv.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.