Dialogue Facilitators

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2026 camp dialogue facilitator application now open.

Seeds of Peace brings together youth from communities across divides each summer at our Camp.

During each Camp session, facilitators work intimately with a facilitation partner to plan and conduct 110‑minute dialogue sessions (up to two per day, most days a week), creating a youth‑led space for courageous conversations that help campers understand the diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of their peers as they grapple with the root causes of conflict and injustice.

Facilitators collaborate formally and informally to prepare for dialogue sessions, co‑create session flow and content with the facilitation team, and provide mutual support and ongoing professional development. Dialogue is not group therapy; dialogue sessions are interactive and experiential, providing youth with opportunities to ask questions, make space for diverse voices, navigate group dynamics, build empathy, and foster transformation.

Facilitators also engage with counselors about what is happening in other areas of Camp to assure coordination among bunk life, athletic and arts activities, and the dialogue program, and lead certain aspects of Camp community life, such as Evening Activities and Early Bird Activities on rotation.

The Seeds of Peace Camp is on the move! We are excited to announce that our flagship program is relocating to Devon, England (UK), in 2026.

• February 15:
  Counselor Final date to receive applications
• July 10:
  Staff arrivals
• July 11-17:
  Staff orientation & training
• July 18:
  Camper arrivals
• August 8:
  Camper departures
• August 10:
  Staff departures

The Camp staff team consists of dialogue facilitators, counselors, and a leadership team, all working together to create and implement the Camp program and contribute to an environment of harmony. The role of dialogue facilitator is to lead dialogue sessions with campers who come from differing communities. It involves establishing and maintaining a comfortable, inclusive, and supportive space, and guiding conversations intended to promote growth and learning.

• Intentionally set up a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment for campers to engage in dialogue with one another.
• Work with a co‑facilitator in designing, planning, and implementing dialogue activities.
• Facilitate dialogue activities with impartiality in line with the Seeds of Peace Dialogue Manual.
• Engage in reflective practice by assessing the needs of the dialogue group and tailoring sessions in a responsive manner to the needs of the group.
• Maintain documentation of all dialogue activity plans and records of group progress.
• Participate in dialogue debriefs and knowledge sharing between facilitators and counselors.
• Coordinate with activity, group challenge, and counselor leads to track camper development and progression.

• Contribute to an atmosphere of communication, trust and respect on Camp.
• Engage in and support other Camp activities and operations outside of the dialogue activity.
• Actively participate in Camp community outside of the dialogue space, including attending Camp events and encouraging and supporting campers in their camp experience.
• Work with the residential life team (Residential Life Coordinator and counselors) in all aspects of Camp coordination, including camper supervision and program support.
• Adhere to all Seeds of Peace policies and procedures to create a Camp environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
• Commit to professionalism in an informal educational space.

• Relevant external certifications or training in topics such as mediation, trauma‑informed practices, or experiential education.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to diffuse situations involving conflict.
• Highly organized with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Patience,…