Facilitator Job Description

The CEO Facilitator will create a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, discover and experience learning through real life activities. The facilitator’s role is to model a passion for learning, connect with the students and community, collaborate with the CEO board, and, most importantly, provide guidance to the students.

The facilitator position is a half-time position. 90 minutes of the day is spent with the students, and the balance is used for arranging business visits, guest speakers, calling on businesspeople, etc. CEO requires a great deal of time from the facilitator to establish good relationships with the business community, prepare the many communications that make the program transparent, and build the learning environment that allows students to succeed.

We are seeking a facilitator who is:

● A kid magnet, dedicated to students and their success
● A great relationship builder
● First-class communicator
● Willing and able to interact with business investors and partners
● Comfortable working in a technology rich environment
● Resourceful and adaptable
● An excited learner and naturally curious
● Able to get out of their own way. Facilitators are not instructors of this experience. A facilitator must be willing to lean on community members who are experts in their fields.
Specific functions of a facilitator:

● Facilitators promote a positive image of the CEO program and serve as a shared point of contact for all CEO matters.
● Schedule CEO visits and speakers. Look for and develop community networking opportunities that benefit students.
● Assist with marketing the CEO program.
● Collaborate with the CEO Board on shared responsibilities.
       ○ Class Orientation
       ○ Mentoring
       ○ Class Business
       ○ Individual Businesses
       ○ Trade Show
       ○ Alumni Activities


Qualifications:

● Willing to obtain ELS-CTE licensure through the Regional Office of Education (ROE) / Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Required to attend New Facilitator Training provided by Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, June 24-25 2025 in Effingham, IL.

Participate in Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Monthly Webinars (August-April)

● New Facilitator Huddle (Monthly - 1st Year)
● Kitchen of Learning (Quarterly - after 1st Year)
● Complete & Administer Midland Institute Student Surveys

Start Date: June 1, 2025

CEO offers real-life experiences through regular contact with local entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and community partners. Students in the program will come from area high schools and will meet from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Monday thru Friday during the school year. If you are passionate about cultivating lifelong learners, please send a cover letter and resume to nickdill05@gmail.com and/or kjansen@firstneighbor.com or can be dropped off at First Neighbor Bank, Toledo, IL-attn. Kevin Jansen.

Cumberland County CEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in applying for the Facilitator position, please email a cover letter and resume in PDF form to nickdill05@gmail.com