Facilitator, Part Time
Company Profile
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time Professional Facilitator to support the execution of a Trader Development Program (TDP) for a leading energy organization. This part-time 1099 contractor role is ideal for a commercially-minded professional with deep experience in facilitation and learning & development (L&D)—including a passion for developing future talent in the energy trading space. This position is an onsite role in Houston, Texas and will be approximately 8-12 hours per month.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate engaging, interactive sessions on topics including energy markets, commercial strategy, trading fundamentals, and leadership development
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and program sponsors to align content, objectives, and participant experience
- Prepare session materials and discussion prompts to drive dialogue, critical thinking, and applied learning
- Serve as a role model and mentor for program participants, leveraging real-world commercial/trading experience to contextualize concepts
- Support learning assessments, feedback loops, and program evaluations
- Contribute to the refinement of facilitation methods, templates, and best practices as the program evolves
Requirements:
- Strong facilitation skills with prior proven experience leading professional development, development of talent and onboarding programs is required
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trading and/or commercial roles (e.g., front office, origination, risk management) within energy or commodities sectors is required
- Familiarity with learning and development principles and adult learning methodologies
- Excellent communication, presence, and ability to connect with early-career professionals
- Proven ability to operate independently with professionalism and adaptability
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or facilitation certification a plus. Preferably in Education, Communications, HR or similar field.
- Previous involvement in developing and administering Trader Development Programs (TDPs) or commercial onboarding initiatives
- Deep understanding of energy value chains, physical and financial trading, and risk/commercial strategy
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams (HR, L&D, commercial leaders) to deliver training
- Ability to be on site in desired location and work on a part time, contract basis (1099)
Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.
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