Mentor Program Lead - Youth Mentoring & Training

18 Degrees; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Degrees is seeking a dedicated Mentor Coordinator to train and support volunteer mentors and to match them with youth in our programs. The role requires listening, cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed approach, and strong written and verbal communication to coach both adults and youth through challenging conversations.

Responsibilities include recruiting mentors and mentees, onboarding, conducting trainings, coordinating community activities, ensuring documentation and data entry, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in coordinator role for human services organization may be substituted for degree.
• Ability to coach others on boundaries, trauma informed care and vicarious trauma is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Recruitment - Screen, onboard and train mentor volunteers with focus on cultural diversity
• Mentee Recruitment - Interviewing and screening youth for participation and creating matches
• Providing follow-up support to Mentors, Mentees and their family for full engagement
• Planning trainings and workshops both independently and with others
• Plan and implement community-based activities with staff, volunteers and youth
• Maintain documentation, referral tracking, data entry and success stories.

Skills

Active listening

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Coaching

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

18 Degrees is seeking a dedicated Mentor Coordinator to train and support volunteer mentors and to match them with youth in our programs. The role requires listening, cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed approach, and strong written and verbal communication to coach both adults and youth through challenging conversations.

Responsibilities include recruiting mentors and mentees, onboarding, conducting trainings, coordinating community activities, ensuring documentation and data entry, and