Cultural Events Facilitator

The Cultural Events Facilitator is responsible for creating a welcoming, inclusive, and enriching environment for all international staff participating in cultural exchange programs under the International Department. This role focuses on planning, organizing, promoting, and leading engaging activities that enhance cultural learning, community involvement, and personal development.

Activities may include cultural celebrations, community service, hiking excursions, shopping trips, arts and crafts, intramural sports, and other experiences designed specifically for international participants.

This position is based at the Estes Park Center location, and works directly with the International Department and communicates regularly with international staff through email, in person, newsletters, and GroupMe.

OUR CULTURE: 
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other, and we expect a constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and lead cultural events for international staff.
• Execute the International Fair and Dinner, managing participants, logistics, and cross-department collaboration.
• Manage and carry out the Intern/Trainee Program (ITP) agenda with activities aligned to J-1 cultural exchange goals.
• Organize recreational and developmental outings (hikes, shopping trips, crafts, sports, wellness).
• Coordinate community involvement opportunities such as volunteering and service projects.
• Plan and drive trips for Social Security appointments and other transport needs.
• Promote events via flyers, newsletters, email, GroupMe, and in-person outreach.
• Build inclusive relationships with international staff to support community and engagement.
• Track attendance and gather feedback; record participation data in the HRIS system.
• Collaborate with the International Department and other teams on program logistics.
• Manage event details including budgeting, scheduling, supply needs, and space setup.
• Assist with onboarding and cultural orientation activities for new international arrivals.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, supporting staff in understanding U.S. norms while celebrating their own identities.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be adventurous, creative, self-motivated, resourceful, and a team player.
• Ability to fluently speak, write, and read English.
• Be comfortable with technology and administrative duties.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and handle difficult situations that may arise.
• Possess enthusiasm for staff experience and creating meaningful events and activities for all.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required.
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to walk up to two (2) miles on uneven terrain.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, getting in and out of vehicles.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,

or qualifications associated with the job.