Professional Mentor - $750 Signing Bonus

Friendssfbayarea; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,400 - 72,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

3 weeks paid vacation

2 weeks paid sick leave

6 mental health days per year

Business mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area is looking for a Professional Mentor to support youth through a unique long-term mentoring model. The role involves developing strong relationships with up to ten youths while fostering their individual strengths.

The ideal candidate will have youth development experience and excellent organizational skills, with a passion for making a difference in the community. The position offers a starting salary of $66,000 and extensive benefits including health coverage and generous time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years youth development experience in a school-based setting.
• Comfortable using web-based data management and educational tools.
• Reliable and coachable with a commitment to growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term mentoring relationships with youth.
• Support youth and families connecting them to resources.
• Contribute to marketing and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Youth development experience

Time management

Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Organizational skills

Education

AA degree preferred

Tools

Web-based data management tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT US

Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is seeking a Professional Mentor to support youth and their families through a unique long‑term mentoring model.

We are a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth through professional mentorship for 12+ years, no matter what.

Founded in 2017, Friends-SF is part of a nationwide network with a 30‑year track record of proven impact. We proudly serve the Bayview Hunters Point community and are committed to expanding our reach across the Bay Area.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Each Professional Mentor develops intensive, long‑term, trusting relationships with eight to ten youth utilizing a trauma‑informed lens in a classroom setting and in the community.

As a Professional Mentor, you will:

• Set positive expectations
• Nurture and promote the child’s individual strengths, talents, and abilities
• Help assure physical and emotional well‑being
• Teach life and academic skills
• Support youth and their families, and connect them to other services and resources
• Model responsible behavior
• Spend approximately four hours per week with each child (in the classroom and in the community) and report directly to a Program Manager
• Attend all required meetings and meet reporting deadlines
• Operate with a willingness to propose and implement new ideas
• Commit to building a culture of mutual accountability, inclusiveness, and respect
• Contribute to ongoing marketing and fundraising efforts to promote our mission and showcase our work. This includes providing mentoring stories, participating in photo and video shoots, speaking at our annual fundraising gala and other events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an AA degree preferred
• At least 2 years of youth development experience with elementary, middle or high school age youth, ideally in a school‑based setting providing enrichment service
• Familiarity with the Bayview Hunters Point section of San Francisco or similar communities a plus
• Experience with under‑resourced communities of color is required
• Exceptional time management skills

ATTRIBUTES / CHARACTERISTICS

• Organized/detailed oriented
• Good follow‑up/ follow through with key tasks
• Reliable/dependable
• Coachable/wants to learn and grow

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Work hours Tuesday‑Saturday 10am–6pm (non‑negotiable)
• Must have a safe driving record and valid driver’s license
• Must drive with youth daily in your personal car or a company leased vehicle (if available)
• Must be comfortable using web‑based data management tools and online educational tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Calendar, Teams, Excel, Word required
• Must possess a mission‑driven growth mindset, and a commitment to lifelong learning
• Willingness to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others
• Willingness to propose and implement new ideas
• Commitment to building a culture of mutual accountability, inclusiveness, and respect
• Must pass drug screening
• Must pass fingerprint and background checks
• Local SF Bay Area candidates only; no relocation assistance offered

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Starting salary pays from $66,000. A hiring bonus of $750 will be awarded after 90 days of employment provided no record of disciplinary action. Salary will be determined per qualifications set in our Compensation Philosophy.

Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (100% employer paid premium on base plan); 401(k) with employer match, basic life insurance and long‑term disability insurance; 3 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid sick leave, and 6 mental health days per year; and generous allowances for commute and cell phone and business mileage reimbursement.

EEO STATEMENT

Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.