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Contract Restorative Justice Training Facilitator

About Shared Roots Collective
Shared Roots Collective is a community care organization focused on providing holistic support to survivors of sexual harm through restorative justice. We offer a range of services, including healing and accountability dialogues, community circles, and training and workshops aimed at empowering individuals and fostering supportive environments. Our approach centers on creating safe spaces for survivors to reclaim their narratives and build resilience, while also engaging with the broader community to promote understanding and systemic change. At Shared Roots Collective, we believe in the power of restorative and transformative practices to build resilient lives and communities. We are committed to leading the way in empathetic and impactful support.

Shared Roots Collective values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in restorative and transformative justice roles.

About the Role
We are seeking a Contract Restorative Justice Training Facilitator to co-create and co-facilitate (alongside the Restorative Justice Program Director) two restorative justice trainings for community members who are interested in becoming contract co-facilitators within a community-held restorative justice program. Some of these training attendees will become support facilitators in RJ processes addressing sexual harm. This is a unique opportunity to support a community-held program from the ground up. This role involves thought partnership on curriculum development and grounded and empathetic facilitation of multi-session trainings for community members.
We are hiring for this role on a contractual basis from May – July 2026, with the intention to expand the role into a contract lead co-facilitator for RJ processes addressing sexual harm.

Key Responsibilities & Calendar
Below is a potential outline of responsibilities by month. Everything will be discussed with the Restorative Justice Program Director to make sure that the timing accommodates your schedule and other responsibilities. Some of the preparation time might be during weekday business hours. The training sessions will be held during weekday evenings and/or weekend days.

May

• 5 hours of remote preparation for an Intro to Restorative Justice & Community Circles Training
• 18 hours of in-person co-facilitation of an Intro to Restorative Justice & Community Circles Training

June

• 5 hours of remote preparation for a Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm Training

July

• 18 hours of in-person co-facilitation of a Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm Training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience facilitating restorative or transformative justice processes, ideally focused on sexual harm, gender-based violence, or interpersonal harm.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience facilitating transformative workshops and trainings.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and transformative justice practices, especially across intersections of identity, power, and privilege (BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ experience preferred).
• Skilled in facilitating sensitive, high-stakes dialogues with empathy, neutrality, and care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Based in the Chicagoland area with availability for in-person engagement.

Work Environment & Organizational Culture
Shared Roots Collective maintains a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment. We prioritize transparency, accountability, creativity, and compassion, cultivating an organizational culture of self-care, collective care, and continuous learning.

Accessibility and Accommodation
Shared Roots Collective is committed to providing accommodations during the hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodations at any stage are encouraged to contact us directly.

Contract Terms and Benefits

• Estimated 46 hours total from May through July (estimated 23 hours in May; 5 hours in June; 18 hours in July)
• Compensation range: $90-110/hour, commensurate with experience
• This is a 1099 independent contractor role
• Flexible schedule with a hybrid mix of remote planning and in-person facilitation activities

How to Apply

Include a brief description of your interest in this role and relevant experience and upload your resume using the form below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.