Mentor Experience & Student Support Lead

AmeriCorps; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Job summary

AmeriCorps State / National program in Kansas is seeking a Mentor Experience & Student Support Coordinator to support mentors, coordinate matches, and foster a positive mentor community through regular communication and engagement.

You will lead mentor recruitment, conduct check-ins, plan activities and recognition events, and serve as a liaison among mentors, students, families, and schools. The role is part-time with a start 09/01/2026 and end 05/31/2027, requiring some college.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring and youth development.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to coordinate events and community partnerships.
• Passion for education and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to mentors
• Support mentor-student matches
• Foster a positive mentor community through frequent communication, engagement activities, and recognition efforts
• Conduct regular check-ins
• Assist with interviews
• Lead mentor recruitment efforts
• Represent the program at tabling events
• Build and maintain relationships with student organizations, campus partners, and community groups
• Plan and facilitate mentor activities, including social events, meetups, professional development opportunities, and booster trainings
• Serve as a liaison between mentors, students, families, and schools
• Organize student-centered events, resource distribution, and skill-building activities
• Coordinate donation requests, and distribute resources
• Collect student, family, school, and mentor feedback through reflections, surveys, and satisfaction reports
• Plan and facilitate recognition and appreciation events
• Manage Community Champion nominations and coordinate the presentation of awards

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Conflict Resolution

Education

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps State / National program in Kansas is seeking a Mentor Experience & Student Support Coordinator to support mentors, coordinate matches, and foster a positive mentor community through regular communication and engagement.

You will lead mentor recruitment, conduct check-ins, plan activities and recognition events, and serve as a liaison among mentors, students, families, and schools. The role is part-time with a start 09/01/2026 and end 05/31/2027, requiring some college.