Facilitator (Part-time, Remote)

Description Job Title: Facilitator (Consultant II)

Location: Remote / Columbia, MD / Washington, D.Job Type: Part-time or project-based (W-2, 1099, or subcontractor)

The Facilitator plans and leads meetings, workshops, focus groups, strategy sessions, team-building events, training briefs, and project-launch sessions for the Federal Transit Administration. Session Planning and Design

Clarify session objectives, participants, decision points, sensitivities, and desired outputs with the client and project team.

Develop agendas, run-of-show plans, exercises, discussion guides, presentations, templates, and supporting materials.

Prepare virtual, in-person, and hybrid session designs that reflect participant needs and accessibility considerations.

Facilitate meetings, workshops, multi-day conferences, focus groups, strategy sessions, team-building events, and project launches.

Maintain neutrality and help groups achieve common objectives without advocating a position in the discussion.

Project Coordination and Quality

Coordinate closely with project leads, subject-matter experts, and client stakeholders throughout preparation and follow-up.

Identify facilitation risks early and recommend adjustments that protect session outcomes and client relationships.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial or organizational psychology, adult education, business, public administration, or a closely related professional field.

At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated experience planning and facilitating meetings or working sessions.

Ability to work within the United States, travel to approved locations when required, and complete applicable client suitability or background requirements.

Experience with strategic planning, organizational development, change management, leadership development, process improvement, or workforce programs.

Experience leading multi-day conferences, sensitive discussions, focus groups, team-building sessions, or executive working sessions.

Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools, breakout-session design, polling, whiteboarding, and accessible hybrid facilitation.

Clear writing, organization, and follow-through.

Compensation: The anticipated W-2 range is $70–$100 per hour. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.