Group Meeting Facilitator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Council Chair or Vice Chair to prepare, finalize, and disseminate meeting agendas and materials.

• Create meeting schedules and establish deadlines in conjunction with the Council Chair and trustees.

• Liaise with trustees in between meetings to enhance meeting efficiency.

• Recognize challenges in the agenda and propose solutions for resolution.

• Facilitate decision-making based on consensus during meetings and conference calls.

• Ensure that meetings are conducted in accordance with Council governance documents.

• Manage governance documents and assist in conflict resolution.

• Recommend meeting and discussion formats that foster consensus decision-making.

• Attend facilitated meetings in person unless otherwise agreed upon with the Council Chair.

• Maintain impartiality and refrain from representing the interests of any trustee organization.

• Prepare and circulate documentation from facilitated meetings and executive summaries.

• Keep rolling discussion topics and fiscal-year meeting calendars updated.

• Prepare and distribute resolutions and deliverables from the Council.

• Maintain and share logs of decisions, action items, and resolutions.

• Stay updated on Council topics, governance documents, and current issues.

• Provide support to the Hanford Natural Resource Trustee Council for the Department of Energy’s Richland Operations Office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Consecutive employment in a similar role with comparable responsibilities within the last five years.

• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

• Experience handling diverse interests and contentious issues.

• Expertise in facilitating groups of varied stakeholders to achieve consensus decisions.

• Certification as a Professional Facilitator (preferred).

• Experience facilitating discussions among tribal, state, and federal stakeholders (preferred).

• Understanding of environmental law, specifically NRDA under CERCLA and pertinent Department of Interior regulations and guidelines (preferred).

• Familiarity with applicable treaties, including the Treaties of 1855 and tribal trustee rights (preferred).

• Ability to identify any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with Hanford Site contractors.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must be proficient in using a computer for email communication.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Eligible for Facility Access Authorization / Employment Authorization by the USG’s designated Security Office.

• Must be willing to undergo background investigative requirements up to Top Secret or DOE “Q” clearance.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

• Work products must be comprehensive, accurate, properly documented, and compliant with established criteria.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time employment.

• Remote work available during COVID-19.

• Occasional travel arranged and approved in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

• Potential eligibility for Facility Access Authorization / Employment Authorization.

• Possible eligibility for DOE “Q” or Top Secret clearance.