Successful candidates will receive extensive paid training in March 2025. Training is a prerequisite for program delivery. Facilitators who successfully complete the training session will be scheduled to deliver sessions based on availability.​​

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About Our Centre:

The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SAC Kingston) is a feminist, not-for-profit organization providing free, confidential, non-judgemental support for survivors of sexual violence in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. We provide support to survivors of all genders, ages 12 and up, who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence.

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Employment Type: Casual Part-time, evenings and weekends as scheduled

Hourly Wage: $30/hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits 

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Position Overview: 

SAC Kingston is seeking Program Facilitators to work in pairs to deliver a 12-hour sexual assault awareness, resistance, and healthy sexuality program to girls ages 14-18. This evidence-based curriculum educates young women on the extent and nature of gender-based violence, trains 

them to recognize and call out rape culture when they see it, and teaches them to support other young women. 

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Due to the sensitive nature of the program, Program Facilitators must identify as women or non-binary, and are under the age of 35. 

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Primary duties and responsibility: 

• Mandatory paid training over 9 full days in March 2025 

• Deliver (in pairs) a 12-hour program to young girls ages 14-18 

• Programs are delivered either in two six-hour sessions or four three-hour sessions. Additional paid time to set up and take down are required for each session 

• Essential Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including comfort reading aloud clearly and with emotion 

• Comfort with sensitive topics, particularly sexuality and violence against girls and women; ability to talk about these issues frankly and with sensitivity 

• Ability to work as an effective team member and co-facilitator 

• Willingness to learn and receive feedback with a growth mindset

• Comfort and effectiveness in dealing with conflict 

• Previous work or experience in facilitation, or work with teenagers or young women is an asset 

• Previous work/volunteer experience focusing on violence against women and girls is an asset 

• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours 

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Please note that the satisfactory completion of a criminal record check with vulnerable populations screening is required for this role. Expenses for attaining a record check will be reimbursed upon successful completion of training. 

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We would love it if you had: 

• Access to a vehicle, and a valid driver's license 

• Previous experience working with young people 

• Knowledge and/or experience of education and group facilitation 

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Application Process: 

We recognize that BIPOC and other equity-deserving community members are disproportionately affected by sexual violence. At SAC Kingston, we promise to do better in representing our community and taking meaningful steps toward eliminating systematic racism and oppression. In line with this commitment, we strongly encourage applicants who self-identify as belonging to BIPOC, newcomer, gender diverse, and other equity-deserving groups to apply. 

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Interested applicants should submit a resume (max 3 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) in a PDF format to stephanie@sackingston.com with the subject line “Program Facilitator 2025”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis so we encourage applicants to submit their full application as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting a full application is January 6th, 2025 at 5 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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SAC Kingston is committed to providing accommodations upon request at all stages of the hiring process. If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at stephanie@sackingston.com.

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