2026 - 2027 College Access Mentor

Improve Your Tomorrow; Baltimore, Washington (MD, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly stipend of $1,275.00

Medical benefits and mental health workshops

Student loan deferment and potential loan forgiveness

Segal Education Award up to $10,000

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Improve Your Tomorrow in Baltimore, MD, is seeking passionate individuals to join their Mentor Fellowship Program. The role involves guiding boys and young men of color through their educational journeys, providing support with college applications, and running engaging workshops that promote civic engagement and life skills.

Qualifications include the ability to organize data (Salesforce training provided), pass several background checks, and a commitment to a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. This role is designed for change-makers eager to make a significant impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Must pass a National Service Criminal History Check, FBI fingerprinting, and State background check.
• Attend Pre-Service Orientation and Mentor Fellowship Training.
• Be organized enough to handle data effectively.
• Commit to 40 hours per week, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Guide boys and young men of color as they navigate their education path.
• Help students with college applications and securing financial aid.
• Run workshops on civic engagement and life skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Social Justice Passion

Teen Engagement

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

You aren’t just looking for a job, you’re looking to make an impact. At IYT, we’re dismantling the school‑to‑prison pipeline and replacing it with a college‑to‑community pipeline. We’re looking for leaders, big brothers and sisters, and change‑makers to join our Mentor Fellowship Program.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Guide 25‑50 boys and young men of color as they navigate middle and high school.
• Help students crush their college applications and secure financial aid.
• Run workshops on civic engagement, life skills, and “Brotherhood” activities.
• Keep parents in the loop and bridge the gap between home and school.

Qualifications

• Pass a National Service Criminal History Check, FBI fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry check, and a State background check.
• Must attend Pre‑Service Orientation and Mentor Fellowship Training.
• Can pass reasonable accommodation arrangements for applicants with disabilities.
• Pass a National Service background check and associated security measures.
• Commit to Monday‑Friday plus 1‑2 Saturdays a month (40 hours per week).
• Be organized enough to handle data (Salesforce is used and training is provided).
• Be passionate about social justice and equity in education.
• Can connect with teenagers and command a room.

Perks and Benefits

• Bi‑weekly stipend of $1,275.00 (40 hours per week).
• Medical benefits (if eligible) and mental health workshops.
• Student loan deferment and potential loan forgiveness (eligible loans).
• Segal Education Award (up to $10,000) upon successful completion of service term.
• Professional development opportunities, career advising, and access to the IYT Alumni Network.
• Near‑peer mentorship and wellness workshops.

Terms of Service

Service terms are 40 hours per week, starting August 2026 through January 2027.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IYT provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected status.