Facilitator: Alabama - Monroe County AL

ALABAMA: Monroe County AL
Monroe, AL

Program Overview

The Monroe County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program is a hands-on, experience-based entrepreneurship course for high school students. The program connects students with local business leaders, immerses them in real-world learning, and challenges them to develop professional, entrepreneurial, and life skills that prepare them for future success.

Position Summary

The Monroe County CEO Program is seeking a part-time Facilitator to lead students through an immersive entrepreneurship experience. The Facilitator creates an engaging learning environment, cultivates strong relationships with students and the local business community, and manages the daily operations of the program. This is typically a 20–25 hour per week position, including 90 minutes of daily student contact time.

The Facilitator serves as a guide and coach rather than a traditional instructor, leveraging community expertise and real-world experiences to drive student learning.

Key Responsibilities

Student Experience & Learning

Create a positive, professional, and engaging learning environment for high school students
Facilitate daily CEO class sessions using experiential, non-traditional instructional methods
Guide students through the CEO curriculum, including the class business, individual student ventures, and the annual Trade Show
Support student growth through weekly journals, coaching, feedback, and accountability
Integrate Craig Lindvahl’s Life Lessons: Things You Wish You Knew Yesterday throughout the program

Community & Business Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with local business leaders, investors, and community partners
Coordinate and host business visits, guest speakers, and site locations
Serve as a professional ambassador for the CEO Program within the community

Program Operations & Communication

Manage day-to-day program logistics and scheduling
Maintain regular communication with the CEO Board, investors, parents, and stakeholders
Prepare and submit monthly reports to the CEO Board
Manage program communication channels, including social media updates
Administer required Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship surveys

Required Qualifications

Ability to meet and maintain licensing requirements with the Alabama State Board of Education
Ability to pass required background checks
Valid Alabama driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to attend all required Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship training and professional development

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

A natural “kid magnet” who enjoys working with students ages 16–18
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable engaging with business leaders, investors, educators, and community members
Tech-savvy, adaptable, resourceful, and organized
A facilitator mindset—guides learning rather than lectures

Time Commitment

Part-time position: approximately 20–25 hours per week
Daily class time: 90 minutes with students plus preparation and follow-up

Training & Professional Development

Mandatory two-day New Facilitator Training in Effingham, Illinois
Monthly facilitator huddles and webinars (August–April)
Ongoing coaching and annual Facilitator Retreat after year one

Employment Structure

The Facilitator is employed through an Administrative Agent, which serves as the employer of record.
The Monroe County CEO Advisory Board provides program oversight and support.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1 (pending completion of hiring and onboarding requirements)

ALABAMA: Monroe AL
Monroe, AL