How to hire a facilitator

How to hire a facilitator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step facilitator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a facilitator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new facilitator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The facilitator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a facilitator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a facilitator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of facilitators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Facilitator	Description	Hourly rate
   Facilitator	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$13-33
   Epic Credentialed Trainer	Epic credential trainers are professionals who are trained at the hospital client where they provide training to users. The responsibilities of the trainers include the delivery of end-user training and assistance in technicalities... Show more	$27-48
   Corporate Trainer	A corporate trainer is someone who essentially works as a teacher in a corporate setting. Daily duties include training employees with new company systems, skills, and strategies... Show more	$19-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Customer Service
   • Facilitators
   • Social Work
   • Mental Health
   • Classroom Management
   • CPR
   • PowerPoint
   • Community Resources
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Substance Abuse
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Professional Development
   • Process Improvement

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead workshops for engineering courses: calculus, statics and thermodynamics.
   • Manage procurement and employment of training aids and devices and ammunition along with require logistical support.
   • Analyze online learning experience and achieve improvement through implementing use of social networking, interactive PowerPoint and additional software.
   • Provide software and hardware support for network, PC, and Macintosh systems.
   • Work with truancy kids identify by the schools; present various life skills workshops as well as tutor math and chemistry.
   • Tutor freshmen engineering students in calculus, chemistry and physics

   More facilitator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your facilitator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A facilitator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, facilitators' average salary in utah is 57% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level facilitators 59% less than senior-level facilitators.
   • Certifications. A facilitator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a facilitator's salary.

   Average facilitator salary

   $44,851yearly

   $21.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level facilitator salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average facilitator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$66,995	$32
   2	Virginia	$58,424	$28
   3	Connecticut	$54,975	$26
   4	Massachusetts	$53,805	$26
   5	New York	$51,136	$25
   6	District of Columbia	$50,561	$24
   7	Texas	$49,953	$24
   8	Michigan	$48,858	$23
   9	California	$47,696	$23
   10	Illinois	$46,701	$22
   11	Washington	$46,526	$22
   12	Ohio	$44,370	$21
   13	Minnesota	$44,176	$21
   14	Georgia	$43,174	$21
   15	Pennsylvania	$42,659	$21
   16	Colorado	$42,274	$20
   17	North Carolina	$41,389	$20
   18	Wisconsin	$41,161	$20
   19	Indiana	$39,345	$19
   20	Louisiana	$39,201	$19

   Average facilitator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$104,258	$50.12	2
   2	IBM	$83,615	$40.20	7
   3	NetApp	$82,653	$39.74
   4	The American Musical and Dramatic Academy	$78,365	$37.68
   5	Barclays	$78,087	$37.54
   6	Tata Group	$75,825	$36.45	1
   7	University of California	$68,168	$32.77	6
   8	Novartis	$66,191	$31.82	2
   9	AstraZeneca	$65,467	$31.47
   10	Stanford University	$64,762	$31.14	2
   11	Ernst & Young	$62,889	$30.24	62
   12	General Electric	$62,014	$29.81	6
   13	Regeneron	$61,296	$29.47
   14	Dignity Health	$61,221	$29.43	3
   15	Lyft	$60,191	$28.94
   16	Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood	$59,329	$28.52	2
   17	Walmart	$58,747	$28.24	49
   18	General Dynamics Mission Systems	$58,342	$28.05	1
   19	CHKD Thrift Store	$57,912	$27.84
   20	Johnson & Johnson	$57,608	$27.70	3

4. Writing a facilitator job description

   A facilitator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a facilitator job description:

   Facilitator job description example

   Boutique Facilitator, Host, Part Time
   
   At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
   
   We are looking for a part time Boutique Facilitator, Host who is passionate about providing the highest standards of service to facilitate and support the client journey in our Boutiques. This position plays a critical role in being the first client interaction, greeting clients warmly and maintaining the flow of traffic. The Boutique Facilitator, Host will also assist other members of the boutique to maximize client-facing time and will support all areas of the Boutique as needed.
   What Impact You Can Create at CHANEL
   Facilitate in the seamless client experience by warmly greeting clients upon arrival and sharing relevant information regarding health and safety protocols. Leverage tools and processes to help manage client wait times and appointments.Assist clients by answering questions and helping facilitate a seamless experience to bridge the wait time and time in boutique.Maintain flow of traffic to ensure adequate service levels.Proactively communicate what the client should expect in terms of wait time, in-boutique experience, etc. Set realistic expectations with clients.
   
   You Are Energized By…
   Genuinely welcoming and guiding clients Turning difficult situations into positive memories Providing the highest standards of service Building collaborative partnerships and relationships in a team-focused environment Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection
   Your curiosity to continuously learn and grow
   
   Position Requirements
   Minimum 1 year of related experience Moves with pace and energy while maintaining attention to detailA people person who can work both independently and with others Minimum High School Diploma Able to lift 15 lbs. Must have flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends and some holidays

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5. Post your job

   To find facilitators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any facilitators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level facilitators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your facilitator job on Zippia to find and recruit facilitator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with facilitator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new facilitator

   Once you've selected the best facilitator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new facilitator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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