NYC Program Facilitator (part-time)

Beyond Bedtime is committed to building a culturally diverse team and strongly encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Background and Position Overview

Beyond Bedtime (formerly Pajama Program) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001. Our mission is to help children discover and experience the superpower of sleep, so they can wake up ready to thrive. We believe that a comforting bedtime routine and healthy sleep are the foundation for brighter days and stronger futures.

Rooted in our core values of equity, impact, and community, we focus on reaching children experiencing poverty in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. We do this by:

• Distributing new pajamas and storybooks through more than 4,000 community-based partners, including shelters, foster care agencies, Head Start programs, and Title I schools.
• Engaging a national network of volunteer Chapter Presidents to help coordinate local donations and outreach.
• Welcoming children to our Centers in New York City and Atlanta, both virtually and in person, for hands-on experiences.
• Delivering sleep health education programs to children, caregivers, and educators.

Position Summary

The Program Facilitator plays a key role in delivering Beyond Bedtime’s Bedtime Ready for Kids Workshop and Bilingual Bedtime Ready for Families Workshop. This position requires strong facilitation skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to connect authentically with children, families, educators, and volunteers. The facilitator ensures that every program is engaging, inclusive, and aligned with Beyond Bedtime’s mission of promoting healthy sleep and learning routines.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Facilitate Programs

• Prepare and support facilitation of Beyond Bedtime’s Bedtime Ready for Kids Workshop and Bilingual Bedtime Ready for Families Workshop.
• Engage and guide individual and corporate program volunteers to create meaningful experiences for adults and children.
• Ensure all learning environments foster inclusion, belonging, and positive engagement centered on the needs of children.

Oversee Logistics

• Collaborate with the Senior Programs Manager on scheduling and program preparation, ensuring clear communication and smooth implementation.
• Prepare and organize all physical materials (pajamas, books, snacks, take-home packages, etc.).
• Distribute surveys and assist with tracking responses.

Qualifications

• • Fluent in Spanish (required)
  • Background in education or nonprofit work preferred
  • Experience facilitating workshops, programs, or group activities with children and families.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse communities.
  • Organized, reliable, and adaptable to changing needs.
  • Passion for Beyond Bedtime’s mission and working with children and families.

Fluent in Spanish (required)