What are the career opportunities for a mediator or facilitator?
There are several directions to take in the mediation and facilitation fields. Opportunities exist, for example, in the arenas of human resources, labor relations, theology, group and individual counseling, public policy, and law. Many public agencies use facilitation, mediation, and ombudsman programs for conflict resolution services. Many of California’s courts embrace the use of mediation for small claims court and child custody issues. Some private foundations and states sponsor quasi-governmental mediation centers in a non-profit model. Some corporations have in-house mediation programs and private dispute resolution companies are on the rise. Some people choose to work as independent mediators or facilitators in private practice. Alternately, mediation and facilitation skills can enhance skills in a profession unrelated to mediation and facilitation. For example, a director of a public agency may wish to use mediation/facilitation training to learn work-related collaborative prob
