Mentor & Afterschool Program Coordinator

Alternatives for Girls; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternatives For Girls in Detroit seeks a Mentor & Afterschool Program Coordinator to oversee mentor programming and licensed school-age care for OST, afterschool, and summer hours.

You will recruit and train volunteer mentors, coordinate matches, and ensure safe, developmentally appropriate activities with proper documentation and licensing support.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years experience in licensed school-age child care or OST programs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and train adult volunteer mentors in accordance with AFG policies and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate mentor-mentee matches and provide ongoing oversight.
• Facilitate supervised mentor-mentee group activities.
• Maintain mentor documentation and logs.
• Plan and facilitate structured afterschool and summer activities.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and active supervision.
• Support daily routines including arrival, dismissal, meals, and transitions.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Full Time Detroit, MI, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

Department: Prevention / Out-of-School Time (OST)

Reports To: Program Manager / Manager, Asset Building

Employment Status: Full-Time 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt

Pay Status: Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Mentor & Afterschool Program Coordinator supports the mission of Alternatives For Girls (AFG) by coordinating mentor programming and implementing licensed school-age child care and Out-of-School Time (OST) services. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, structured, developmentally appropriate, and engaging programming for school-aged youth during afterschool and summer hours.

• Recruit, screen, and train adult volunteer mentors in accordance with AFG policies and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate mentor-mentee matches and provide ongoing oversight.
• Facilitate supervised mentor-mentee group activities.
• Maintain mentor documentation and logs.

Licensed School-Age Program Delivery

• Plan and facilitate structured afterschool and summer activities.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and active supervision.
• Support daily routines including arrival, dismissal, meals, and transitions.

Youth Supervision & Positive Guidance

• Maintain safety and supervision at all times.
• Document incidents and concerns as required.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain attendance records and required licensing documentation.
• Complete case notes, incident reports, and assessments.
• Support licensing inspections and monitoring.

Family Communication & Engagement

• Communicate program expectations and schedules.
• Support family engagement and attendance.

Program Operations & Safety

• Assist with program setup and cleanup.
• Follow emergency, safety, and mandated reporting procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years experience in licensed school-age child care or OST programs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.