Forum Facilitator (Part-Time)

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: Approximately 3–15 hours per month

Location: Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio

Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults Living In Erie County, Ohio.

We are seeking an engaging and organized Forum Facilitator to moderate educational

community forums that inform and empower older adults living in Erie County, Ohio.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys public speaking, facilitating respectful

discussions, and helping connect people with trusted information and community

resources.

Position Summary

The Forum Facilitator serves as a neutral moderator for community forums featuring

guest speakers or expert panels. Audiences typically range from 30 to 200, depending

on the topic. The facilitator introduces speakers, guides audience participation,

manages questions and discussion, interjects clarifying comments to prevent

misunderstandings and ensures forums remain on topic, respectful, informative, and on

schedule.

Forum Topics Often Include

 Advance directives and end-of-life planning

 Funeral planning and body donation

 Grief, loss, and long-term care

 Healthy aging and maintaining independence

 Social Security and Medicare

 Affordable housing

 Property tax issues

 Other emerging topics affecting the health, safety, independence, and financial

well-being of older adults

Responsibilities

 Facilitate educational forums with professionalism and impartiality.

 Introduce speakers and moderate audience discussion.

 Encourage respectful participation and meaningful dialogue.

 Keep the forum on topic at all time.

 Keep the forum organized and on schedule.

 Work collaboratively with Serving Our Seniors' Program Coordinator before and

after each event.

 Responsible to the Director of Serving Our Seniors.

Qualifications

 Excellent public speaking and communication skills.

 Experience facilitating meetings, community events, educational programs, or

group discussions preferred.

 Ability to remain neutral while encouraging productive conversation.

 Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

 Interest in issues affecting older adults and community education.

 Dependable and professional.

Schedule

Forum schedules are generally planned in three-month increments, allowing flexibility

and advance notice. Additional forums may be scheduled occasionally in response to

significant issues affecting the well-being of older adults in Erie County.

Compensation

 $25.00 per hour

 Approximately 3–15 hours per month

To Apply

Please submit to Serving Our Seniors, 310 E. Boalt Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or to

Mail@servingourseniors.org, your resume along with a brief cover letter. In the cover

letter, describe your experience in public speaking, facilitation, education, community

engagement, or related fields. We welcome applicants who are passionate about

serving older adults and strengthening our community through education and informed

dialogue.