Remote Listening Session Facilitator Contract Opportunity with RISE Partnership – Apply by July 31

Professionals with expertise in facilitation, equity-centered engagement, and employee experience have an exciting opportunity to work remotely with RISE Partnership as a Listening Session Facilitator. This temporary contract opportunity offers experienced facilitators the chance to support meaningful conversations with State of Oregon employees while contributing to the redesign of workplace benefits education.

Applications are open until July 31, 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from August 10, 2026, through August 9, 2027.

About RISE Partnership

RISE Partnership is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to creating equitable workplace solutions that support caregivers and public service employees. Through its Uplift Oregon program, the organization provides education and training on employee benefits, wellness, and workplace equity for Oregon’s public workforce.

Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, RISE recently adopted its Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Framework, ensuring that its programs and partnerships prioritize inclusive practices and meaningful engagement across diverse communities.

About the Contract Opportunity

RISE Partnership is seeking an experienced facilitation partner to lead a series of virtual Listening Sessions designed to gather valuable feedback from State of Oregon employees regarding workplace benefits and the Uplift Oregon benefits education program.

This is a remote contract position open to professionals who can work from anywhere in the United States. The selected facilitator will collaborate closely with the Uplift Oregon team to create respectful, accessible, and psychologically safe spaces where employees can openly share their experiences and ideas.

The engagement is expected to include three to four virtual Listening Sessions over a twelve-month period.

Key Responsibilities

The selected facilitator will support every stage of the engagement, from planning through reporting.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Uplift Oregon to design effective Listening Sessions
• Advising on inclusive facilitation strategies and session structure
• Facilitating three to four virtual employee Listening Sessions
• Supporting a dual moderator or neutral facilitation model
• Encouraging respectful and inclusive participation
• Creating psychologically safe environments for open dialogue
• Collecting qualitative feedback from participants
• Identifying recurring themes and key insights
• Preparing de-identified qualitative data in CSV format
• Providing recommendations that help improve employee benefits education

The findings from these sessions will help inform the redesign of Uplift Your Benefits (UYB) 7.0, a training program delivered to State of Oregon employees.

Areas of Expertise Required

RISE Partnership is looking for professionals with demonstrated experience in facilitation and equity-centered engagement.

Successful applicants should have expertise in:

• Group facilitation
• Neutral or third-party moderation
• Employee engagement
• Inclusive meeting design
• Psychological safety practices
• Equity-focused facilitation
• Qualitative data collection
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Workplace systems and employee experience

Experience working within diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives is highly desirable.

Project Goals

The Listening Sessions are designed to better understand employee experiences while improving workplace benefits education.

Project objectives include:

• Gathering employee perspectives on State of Oregon benefits
• Understanding employee experiences with Uplift Oregon programs
• Collecting qualitative insights to improve future workshops
• Supporting inclusive participation across diverse employee groups
• Ensuring strong representation of Black, Brown, Indigenous employees and persons with disabilities
• Strengthening workplace equity through meaningful employee engagement

The project reflects RISE Partnership’s commitment to designing programs that respond directly to the needs and experiences of public employees.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in:

• Professional Facilitation
• Organizational Development
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Human Resources
• Employee Experience
• Public Sector Consulting
• Community Engagement
• Organizational Psychology
• Workforce Development
• Leadership Coaching

Consultants and independent facilitators with experience leading virtual discussions and synthesizing qualitative feedback are especially encouraged to apply.

Contract Details

Key information includes:

• Position: Listening Session Facilitator (Temporary Contract)
• Location: Remote (Anywhere in the United States)
• Contract Period: August 10, 2026 – August 9, 2027
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Format: Virtual Listening Sessions conducted in English
• Expected Sessions: Three to four sessions over 12 months

Because this is a contract opportunity, applicants should carefully review the Request for Proposals (RFP) before submitting their response.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should download the Request for Proposals (RFP) from the RISE Partnership website and follow the submission instructions provided.

Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Greg Wilde, Contracts and Compliance Manager, at greg.wilde@risepartnership.com.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate previous experience facilitating inclusive discussions, supporting equity-centered initiatives, and producing actionable qualitative insights.

Final Thoughts

The Listening Session Facilitator opportunity with RISE Partnership offers experienced facilitators the chance to contribute to meaningful workplace improvement while supporting equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing. Through thoughtful dialogue and collaborative engagement, the selected facilitator will help shape future benefits education for Oregon’s public workforce.

For consultants and facilitators passionate about creating inclusive spaces and driving organizational learning, this remote contract represents an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with a respected nonprofit organization committed to workplace equity.

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