Wellness Workshop Facilitator

About Us

At Sonic Connections, we help people thrive through music. Our mission is to integrate art with personal development, creating spaces that foster mental well-being and creative expression. Our immersive programs—hosted on college campuses across the United States—specifically harness music and positive psychology to equip students, faculty, and staff with resilience and psychological flexibility skills for navigating life’s challenges.

For more details about our programs and their impact, please visit our website.

Role Summary

As we expand our operations, we are seeking a few seasoned Workshop Facilitators to lead our wellness programs at educational institutions on the West Coast. This part-time position is ideal for individuals with a flexible schedule who are passionate about delivering in-person experiences at the intersection of art and mental health. Selected candidates will be fully trained in our curriculum to ensure they are well-prepared to deliver transformative impact at the schools and organizations we partner with.

Who Are You?

We value diversity in experiences, abilities, and professional backgrounds and do not seek a homogeneous or fixed set of traits in candidates. However, as a Sonic Connections Workshop Facilitator, it is likely you:

• Have a profound connection to music and the arts that enables you to be creative and inspire others.
• Are a passionate self-development + mental health advocate eager to help others navigate their own internal thoughts and feelings.
• View psychological challenges as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than deficiencies or deficits in need of “fixing.” 
• Possess charisma, compassion, and a knack for eloquently communicating complex ideas.
• Feel energized presenting in front of diverse groups of people in public settings.
• Are excited by the idea of frequent travel and managing a flexible schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Facilitating workshops that integrate music and mindfulness to support people’s mental health and personal growth.
• Adapting a preset curriculum to the unique needs of each audience, emphasizing inclusivity and addressing specific challenges that arise within different communities.
• Briefly engaging with partners on video calls before and after workshops to ensure program delivery aligns with client expectations and has a human touch.
• Regularly traveling (1-5x / month) across California and neighboring states to lead our workshops.
• Developing skills and workshop content through ongoing professional development with the team, refining facilitation best practices and ideating program changes based on participant feedback.

Required Skills and Professional Experience

• Facilitation background demonstrating expertise in public speaking and/or leading group workshops in diverse settings around sensitive topics.
• Connection to the arts with a notable personal or professional interest in music. (Technical musical proficiency is not required, as our programs do not involve creating or performing live music.)
• Travel and schedule flexibility: Ability to travel often and manage a non-standard work schedule alongside other professional commitments.
• Transportation: Possession of a current driver's license and access to a vehicle or the means to acquire one (e.g., renting).
• Must be based in California, as the role involves regional travel.

How to Stand Out

• Knowledge in mindfulness and/or the core processes embedded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Relevant well-being certifications or credentials, such as a licensed clinician, Certified Peer Specialist, Health or Wellness Coach, Mental Health First Aid instructor, MBSR, MBCT, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, etc.
• Spanish language proficiency at any level.

Compensation

This role is offered on a part-time, contractual basis and has flexible scheduling options regarding when workshops are booked.

The current remuneration structure for facilitators is as follows:

• Workshop pay: $400 per workshop + extra per diem for overnight trips.
• Hourly rate for training, preparation, and follow-up: $25 per hour.
• Travel expenses: Full coverage of travel costs, including accommodation and meals.