Survivor Alliance Institute Collective Practice Lab Facilitator RFP

Survivor Alliance is seeking candidates for this position pending the outcome of a reoccurring grant proposal currently under consideration. We are excited to identify strong candidates in advance, with the understanding that any employment offer will be contingent upon funding approval.

CONTRACT SUMMARY 

Position: Collective Practice Lab Facilitator (Consultant) 

Project: Survivor Alliance Institute 

Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099) 

Contract Duration: 12 months, July 13, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Compensation: Total estimated contract value: Approximately $25,350

  • July 13, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (Training & Onboarding Period):  $150/hour, estimated at approximately 44 hours over six months

  • January 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027 (Co-Facilitation Period): $250/hour, estimated at approximately 75 hours over six months

Time Commitment:

  • Approximately 7- 8 hours per month during the shadowing and onboarding period (July - December 2026)

  • Approximately 12-15 hours per month during the lead facilitation period (January - June 2027)

Location: Remote; consultant must reside in and have the right to work in the United States. 

CPL Schedule: All CPL sessions during the training period (July-December) are held virtually on Thursdays, twice per month, with the following session times: 

  • Morning session: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET 

  • Evening session: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET 

The SA Institute CPL Facilitator must be available to attend all CPL sessions. CPL sessions during the Co-Facilitation period (January - June 2027) will be scheduled with input from the consultants' availability. Other meetings with the CPL team are held within regular business hours, 8 am- 4 pm EST. 

Coordinates with: SA Institute Program Manager, with the SA Institute Program Director as a secondary point of contact.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

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ABOUT SURVIVOR ALLIANCE INSTITUTE 

The Survivor Alliance Institute is a multi-tiered leadership development ecosystem that supports people who have experienced human trafficking in growing as leaders within the anti-trafficking sector. Building on Survivor Alliance's Leadership Academy, the Institute offers a blend of live virtual cohort-based learning and self-directed engagement, with a focus on leadership development, community building, and shared learning. The Institute serves participants across U.S., Global, organizational, and self-directed pathways, and is designed to scale to serve up to 240 participants annually by 2030.

A core component of the Institute is the Collective Practice Lab (CPL), a structured, trauma-informed group space that supports participants in reflecting on and integrating their learning, navigating challenges at the intersection of lived experience and professional practice, and building peer connections. While healing often happens through CPL participation, CPL is not therapy and is not a service provider-to-recipient relationship; it is a professional development and integration space for participants engaged with the Institute. 

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Collective Practice Lab Facilitator is responsible for co-leading CPL group sessions for SA Institute participants and providing trauma-informed facilitation. The CPL Facilitator must deeply understand the effects of trauma and how they show up in professional spaces, and work collaboratively with participants to recognize and navigate these dynamics with appropriate professional boundaries. In each session, the CPL Facilitator opens space, provides education, and explores tools and resources with participants to navigate the effects of trauma in professional settings. Rather than providing therapy, the CPL Facilitator creates a safe-enough space where participants can draw on their own strategies for working environments, while also processing topic-specific challenges in real time alongside peers.

Shadowing and Onboarding (July 2026 – December 2026). During this period, the CPL Facilitator will shadow the current CPL cohort being delivered as part of the Leadership Academy, observing facilitation methodology, participating in onboarding training, and engaging in regular debriefs. The CPL Facilitator will also participate in SA Institute meetings with staff and complete administrative onboarding tasks. This phase is designed to build the Facilitator's familiarity with Survivor Alliance's CPL approach before stepping into a co-lead facilitation role.

Co-Lead Facilitation (January 2027 – June 2027). During this period, the Facilitator will co-lead CPL sessions with the SA Institute Director for cohort participants, conducting two-hour group CPL sessions twice per month, preparing thoroughly for each session, and participating in staff coordination.

The CPL Facilitator coordinates closely with the Program Director throughout the contract period, with the Program Manager serving as a secondary point of contact.

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SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES 

July 2026 - December 2026: Training (Approximately 44 hours total over six months) 

  • Onboarding & Training: Participate in onboarding and training during the first month to build familiarity with Survivor Alliance's CPL methodology, participant population, and program approach.

  • Session Shadowing: Shadow CPL sessions across the six-month period, observing facilitation and trauma-informed practice as delivered to the current cohort.

  • Session Prep Observation: Participate in session preparation alongside the current CPL Facilitator, gaining familiarity with how sessions are designed and how content is curated.

  • Staff Meetings: Attend monthly meetings with staff to integrate into the SA Institute team and program rhythms.

  • Administrative: Complete administrative tasks related to onboarding and training, including documentation, system access, and other onboarding-related coordination.

  • Debriefs: Participate in structured debriefs with the Program Manager and the current CPL Facilitator, integrating learning from observations and preparing for the lead facilitation phase.

January 2027 - June 2027: Co-Facilitation (Approximately 75 hours total over six months)

  • CPL Session Co-Facilitation: Co-facilitate two-hour CPL group sessions twice per month for SA Institute cohort participants alongside a Survivor Alliance staff facilitator.

  • Session Preparation: Prepare for each CPL session in collaboration with the co-facilitator, including reviewing context, curating content, and designing facilitation flow.

  • Trauma-Informed Practice & Education: Provide education on trauma-informed practices and tools that promote wellness and resilience.

  • Staff Coordination: Attend monthly meetings with the Program Manager to coordinate on CPL context, program updates, and cohort progress.

  • Documentation: Maintain appropriate records of participant interactions, themes, and resources provided, in alignment with Survivor Alliance's confidentiality standards.

  • Invoice Coordination: Collect, organize, and input program-related vendor and consultant invoices in partnership with the Program Manager

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with people who have experienced human trafficking, modern slavery, or other forms of interpersonal trauma, in a coaching, social work, and/or therapeutic capacity.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed theory and practices, including somatic practices.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of facilitation practices, with experience providing group facilitation in a professional context. 

  • Experience facilitating group spaces for professionals with lived experience of trauma, including peer learning groups, coaching circles, or similar collaborative settings.

  • Proven expertise in maintaining clear professional boundaries; demonstrated ability to hold a facilitation space without moving the space into psychotherapy.

  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally and to practice cultural humility.

  • Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and willingness to engage in continuous learning about diverse ethnic, cultural, spiritual backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

  • Ability to work within and promote an environment of safety and trust that reduces harm and supports recovery and wellness.

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.

  • Experience with virtual facilitation, including comfort with Zoom.

  • Ability to set clear personal and professional boundaries 

  • Must reside in and have the right to work in the United States.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following backgrounds and skills can be useful foundations for this role. None are required, and candidates with one or more are welcome to apply.

  • Depathologizing practice or study: Background, training, or active practice in depathologizing approaches to mental health, trauma, and professional development, including the ability to recognize and reframe pathologizing language and assumptions in real time.

  • Clinical, social work, or therapeutic background, with the ability to hold a dual posture: A background in social work, clinical practice, counseling, or therapeutic work is welcomed, though not required. Candidates with this background must be able to hold a clear dual posture; bringing the foundation of their training while stepping fully into the role of a CPL facilitator, which is collaborative, non-pathologizing, and not clinical service. This is not a therapist position, and the role does not involve providing therapy, counseling, or clinical services to participants.

Survivor Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. 

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APPLICATION PROCESS 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Below is a tentative timeline based on an initial review of applications received by June 7, 2026.

Application Period Opens: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST 

Screening Interviews: June 8 - June 12, 2026 

Panel Interviews: June 15 - June 26, 2026 

Offer Date: June 26, 2026 

Ideal Start Date:  July 13, 2026 

Step 1: Submit a resume or CV, along with a statement of interest in PDF format (450 words maximum), that includes the information below.

  • Describe how you align with one of our core values and how you have incorporated this value into your facilitation practice. 

  • What is one key lesson you have learned from facilitating in group spaces with people who have experienced interpersonal trauma, and how has it shaped your approach?

  • Include your name, email, phone number, and address. 

  • You may either combine the documents in a single file or save them individually with an appropriate title. 

    • For example: FirstNameLastName_CPL_StatementofInterest+Resume.pdf KathyGivens_CPL_StatementofInterest+Resume.pdf 

  • Submit your documents to recruitment@survivoralliance.org. 

Step 2: If selected, we will offer you a 20-minute screening interview via Zoom. 

Step 3: If we have a successful screening interview, candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview, which may include a brief facilitation demonstration as part of the selection process.

Step 4: After the panel interview, selected candidates may be asked to submit references.

**If you are a person with a disability and would like to request an alternative application format or reasonable accommodations to support your application or participation in the interview process, please let us know.

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