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How to Apply for Listening Session Facilitator (Temporary Contract Opportunity)

at RISE Partnership

🏢 About RISE Partnership

RISE Partnership is a mission-driven organization that uniquely combines caregiver support with equitable workplace solutions. Its Uplift Oregon program directly serves Oregon's public employees, making it an ideal place for those passionate about public service and social equity. The company’s focus on REDI, REALD, and SOGI frameworks shows a deep commitment to inclusive practices.

About This Role

As a Listening Session Facilitator, you will lead virtual sessions with State of Oregon employees to gather critical feedback on benefits education and navigation. Your work will directly shape how public employees access and understand their benefits, making a tangible impact on their well-being. This role is a temporary contract opportunity that offers flexibility and the chance to influence systemic improvements.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a check-in with Uplift Oregon staff to co-design the session agenda and review equity protocols. Then you'd facilitate a 90-minute virtual listening session with 8-12 Oregon employees, using breakout rooms and polls to gather feedback. After the session, you'd debrief with the team and begin coding the qualitative data into themes, preparing a summary for the next co-design meeting.

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🎯 Who RISE Partnership Is Looking For

  • Experienced facilitator with a track record of leading virtual group discussions, especially in dual moderator or neutral third-party roles.
  • Deeply knowledgeable about equity-centered engagement practices, particularly REDI, REALD, and SOGI frameworks, and can apply them in real-time.
  • Skilled at creating psychologically safe spaces for diverse populations, including Black, Brown, Indigenous, and disabled individuals.
  • Comfortable with qualitative data synthesis, able to distill themes and provide actionable recommendations from raw data.

📝 Tips for Applying to RISE Partnership

1

Highlight specific examples of facilitating sessions with government employees or public sector workers, especially in Oregon if possible.

2

Explicitly mention your experience with REDI, REALD, and SOGI frameworks in your resume and cover letter, using the exact terminology.

3

Demonstrate your ability to handle sensitive topics like benefits navigation by describing past work with employee benefits or similar systems.

4

Show your data synthesis skills by providing a brief example of how you turned qualitative feedback into actionable themes.

5

Tailor your application to emphasize remote facilitation experience, including tools you use (e.g., Zoom, Miro) and how you maintain engagement virtually.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your commitment to equity-centered facilitation and creating safe spaces for marginalized groups.', "Specific experience with REDI, REALD, and SOGI frameworks, and how you've applied them in past roles.", 'Your ability to synthesize qualitative data into clear, actionable recommendations for organizational improvement.', "Why you are passionate about supporting public employees and caregivers, aligning with RISE Partnership's mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RISE Partnership's website and Uplift Oregon program details to understand their current benefits education initiatives.
  • → Look up Oregon's REDI, REALD, and SOGI frameworks to understand the state's equity standards and how they apply to facilitation.
  • → Read about common challenges Oregon public employees face with benefits navigation, possibly from news articles or state reports.
  • → Familiarize yourself with best practices for virtual facilitation, especially for sensitive topics, to show you're up-to-date.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you facilitated a difficult conversation about benefits or workplace policies. How did you ensure psychological safety?
2 How do you approach co-designing session structures with stakeholders to ensure inclusivity?
3 Can you give an example of synthesizing qualitative data from listening sessions? How did you present themes and recommendations?
4 What specific strategies do you use to engage diverse populations, including Black, Brown, Indigenous, and disabled individuals, in virtual settings?
5 How familiar are you with Oregon's public employee benefits landscape? What would you want to learn before facilitating?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic facilitation experience without tying it to equity-centered practices or public sector work.
  • Do not overlook the data synthesis requirement; failing to show how you handle qualitative data can be a dealbreaker.
  • Don't neglect to mention your ability to work remotely and manage virtual sessions effectively, as the role is fully remote.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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