Meeting Facilitator

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced Facilitator for a hybrid role to plan, conduct, and manage productive meetings — setting agendas, guiding discussions, and ensuring stakeholder engagement and objective achievement.

Key Responsibilities

·        Coordinate with organizers to define objectives and prepare agendas

·        Ensure materials/equipment readiness; distribute pre-meeting materials

·        Serve as master of ceremonies, guiding discussions and covering all agenda items

·        Encourage participation, manage group dynamics, and resolve conflicts

·        Summarize decisions/action items and distribute meeting minutes promptly

·        Track action item progress and follow up as needed

·        Gather feedback to evaluate and improve facilitation effectiveness

Required Skills & Certifications

·        Bachelor's degree (Master's or higher preferred)

·        10+ years as a meeting facilitator in the public sector

·        Extensive consulting experience with governmental entities

·        Experience designing public "town-hall" style meetings on policy issues

·        Compelling, competent public speaker with strong conflict resolution skills

·        Experience in state/DC government preferred

·        Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups

Preferred Skills

·        Experience working with diverse audiences

Scheduling

·        Location: Washington, DC 20004 (Hybrid)

·        Duration: 5 Months