Program Director

ROGERS COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH, INC.; Claremore (OK); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rogers County Volunteers for Youth (VFY) is seeking a Mentoring Program Director to lead and grow our youth mentoring program in Claremore, OK. The role requires recruiting and supporting volunteer mentors, facilitating mentor-mentee matches, and promoting the program across Rogers County.

You will supervise the mentoring team, plan family engagement activities, and manage program data, reporting, and grant-related work. Strong communication and community engagement skills are essential.

Competenze

• Possesses a college degree or equivalent in program management or related field.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfort using databases, email and standard office software.

Mansioni

• Lead mentor recruitment and promotion efforts with community partners.
• Oversee mentor matching and provide guidance to mentors and families.
• Plan and run mentor recognition and family engagement events.
• Oversee data collection, reporting and best practices for the program.
• Manage budget and grants to keep expenditures within the operating plan.
• Supervise and support the mentoring team.

Conoscenze

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Relationship building

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Formazione

College degree

Program management experience

Strumenti

Databases

Email

Office software

Descrizione del lavoro

Title

Mentoring Program Director

Organization

Rogers County Volunteers for Youth (VFY)

Reports to

Executive Director

Location

Claremore, Oklahoma (in-office)

Schedule

Full-time; some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Position summary

The Mentoring Program Director leads VFY's youth mentoring program. This person recruits and keeps strong volunteer mentors, makes and supports mentor matches, promotes the program across Rogers County, and supervises the mentoring team.

Mentor recruitment and promotion

• Identify and recruit qualified adults from the community to serve as volunteer mentors.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, Rogers State University, local veterans and law enforcement agencies to find potential mentors.
• Arrange and give public presentations to promote mentor recruitment.

Matching and match support

• Lead the team in making mentor matches.
• Meet with mentors as needed to offer guidance and encouragement.
• Meet with mentees and their families as needed.
• Visit matches regularly at every site where mentoring takes place.
• Stay in regular contact with all mentors and mentee families by phone, mail and email.

Events and recognition

• Plan and run the annual kick-off event, the mentor recognition event and the end-of-school-year event.
• Plan and run all family engagement activities.
• Look for every chance to recognize mentors.
• Attend community events, some of which fall in early mornings, evenings or weekends.

Data, reporting and best practices

• Oversee all data collection and reporting for the mentoring program.
• Maintain database files and records that track required program performance data.
• Keep up to date on research, new methods and best practices in mentoring.

Budget and grants

• Keep spending within the operating budget, document all expenses and oversee the program's fiscal management.
• Lead all grant-related activities and meet grant requirements.

Team leadership

• Supervise and support the mentoring team.

Qualifications

• Established ties to the Rogers County community and a reputation for trust within it.
• A college degree, program management experience, or both.
• Experience working with volunteers and with clients or families.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with computers, including databases, email and standard office software.
• Ability to attend community events in early mornings, evenings and on weekends.

Because this role works with youth, any offer of employment depends on successful completion of a background check.

[Equal opportunity statement]

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, contact [e-mail].