In Community Program Facilitator (Columbus, Ohio)

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

The In-Community Program Facilitator is responsible for delivering Tims Camps programming at schools and community group spaces. They create an inclusive and supportive environment which enables youth to develop tangible skills set out in the Tims Camps Program Framework and ensure participants have a positive, high quality program experience for long term impact. This is done through briefing, leading and debriefing activities to draw out understanding and self-awareness. In-Community Program Facilitators read the abilities of their group and adjust activities accordingly. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring Tims Camps program and wellness standards are followed.

Work Location

OHIO: Daily travel is required within the assigned geographic area, (Colombus, OH). This role will have an assigned home base at the Home Office location, in St. George, Ontario. Travel beyond the assigned geographic region may be required on a short-term basis.

Employment type

This is a contract position with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025 – June 26, 2026.

Posting Type

Internal/External

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver Tims Camps programming at schools and community locations for high quality program experiences ensuring alignment with outcomes and program quality frameworks.

Facilitate programs based on Tims Camps program curriculum, standards, and local operating procedures.

Ensure program evaluation efforts occur via the TIMpact365 measurement strategy.

Establish relationships with participants that reflect respect, trust, and empathy.

Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment.

Ensure participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and achievements.

Provide support to participants, staff and educators in assisting with participant behaviour management issues.

Encourage participants’ development through their own processing and readiness and recognize their achievements.

Identify, assess, and appropriately manage risks and respond to risks, ensuring the safety of participants at all times.

Ensure program areas are organized and in good repair prior to the start of an activity.

Deliver programs in accordance with Tims Camps and accrediting body standards.

Report incidents and complete the appropriate documentation.

Complete progress reports and all necessary documentation in Salesforce. Ensure all Tims Camps Salesforce practices are maintained.

Support with communication to parents, guardians and schools as directed/needed.

For a variety of different user groups, display excellence in facilitation, group management and oversee the instructional program.

As an agent for Tims Camps in the community, ensure a consistent front-line hospitable and customer service-oriented presence.

Participate in and support restaurant owner engagement initiatives including the planning and delivery of camp events. Work collaboratively with the THFC communications team.

Support cross functional tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of experience working with children/youth of various abilities, preferably in an education/experiential setting.

University degree and/or college background in Education, Outdoor Experiential Education or related field considered an asset.

Ability to exercise good judgement and professionalism when interacting with schools and community groups.

Experienced facilitator. Demonstrates ability to adapt facilitation style based on individual and/or group needs.

Skilled in behaviour management and problem solving.

Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C certification considered an asset.

Access to a personal vehicle and licensed with a valid G Class Driver’s License required.

Daily travel is required within designated geographic area. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Must have, or be able to obtain upon hire, the required level of third-party liability insurance coverage for the role.

Are legally eligible to work in USA.

Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check.

Application Instructions

This role will remain open until it is filled. Candidates who submit their application by May 23, 2025, at 3:00, p.m. EST will be given priority.

We’re Great Place to Work® Certified.

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for the fifth year in a row.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

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