At Working Wardrobes we help people overcome barriers to gainful employment. 

Working Wardrobes is an established nonprofit known throughout Southern CA as the premier provider of workforce readiness services. Niche services include individualized action plans, career development, workshops, and professional wardrobe. 

Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of people in our community, who are justice-impacted, as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood.   

Contract Career Development Facilitator (Training Consultant)

Location: Orange County, CA
Type (Rippling Classification): Contractor / Consultant
Compensation Range: $28–$30 per hour
Time Commitment: Approximately 30–40 hours per month
Reports To: Manager, Client Services
Travel: Up to 50% local travel required
Work Setting: In-person with occasional virtual workshops

About the Role

The Contract Career Development Facilitator partners with the Working Wardrobes Client Services team to deliver workforce readiness programming that supports individuals facing employment barriers, including working-age youth, justice-impacted individuals, seniors, and veterans.

Using provided curriculum and materials, this role facilitates engaging 1–2 hour workshops covering topics such as soft skills, resume development, job search preparation, mock interviewing, and professional personal branding. Trainings are delivered at the Working Wardrobes Career Success Center in Santa Ana, OC Workforce Solutions Center in Brea, partner sites throughout Orange County, and occasionally virtually.

This role requires an enthusiastic, adaptable facilitator who enjoys motivating learners and ensuring accurate program tracking and reporting for grant-funded initiatives.

Availability Requirements

This role supports weekday workforce readiness programming with schedules that vary based on partner needs and in-house workshops.

Current high-priority coverage includes:

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Availability between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM for 1–2 hour sessions, typically 1–2 workshops per day depending on program needs and partner locations.
• Thursdays: Availability between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM to support programming at a local correctional facility.

Facilitators must maintain consistent weekday availability within these windows and remain flexible as session timing may shift based on outreach sites, partner organizations, or internal scheduling.

What You’ll Do

Training & Facilitation

• Facilitate workforce readiness workshops using provided curriculum and materials across diverse populations.
• Deliver 1–2 hour sessions focused on career readiness, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional branding.
• Provide feedback on workshop effectiveness to support continuous improvement.
• Update PowerPoint decks and participant handouts as needed.

Program Support & Reporting

• Collect and track participant attendance to ensure participation goals are met.
• Provide regular activity updates and metrics to the Client Services Manager.
• Support program compliance requirements related to grant-funded training.

What Sets You Up for Success

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in training, facilitation, education, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with youth, justice-impacted individuals, and veterans strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, follow program protocols, and adapt to change.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally throughout Orange County.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to facilitate workforce readiness workshops in county and state correctional facilities, subject to required background clearance.
• Ability to complete a DOJ/FBI Live Scan (fingerprinting) process to support programming with youth populations.

Contract Status & Benefits

This temporary contract position is not eligible for employee benefits.

👉 Apply today to help empower individuals across Orange County to build confidence, skills, and pathways to meaningful employment.