Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator

theirc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

International Rescue Committee in Wichita seeks a Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator to design, implement, and grow a mentoring program for youth ages 15-24. You will lead outreach, recruit and train mentors, screen participants, and ensure high-quality, outcome-driven activities with collaboration across departments.

The role involves engaging clients and community partners, scheduling a flexible calendar including evenings/weekends, and measuring program outcomes to meet funding and contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Education or related field.
• Minimum two years in education programs for youth, with supervision experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills in multicultural settings; English fluency required.
• Experience with data gathering systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of the youth mentoring program, including academic and recreational activities.
• Develop and implement mentor volunteer recruitment, training, retention, and recognition initiatives.
• Design outreach and training strategies for high-quality mentors aged 15–24.
• Create supplemental academic, recreational, and enrichment activities based on youth needs and goals.
• Collaborate to receive referrals, enroll youth, and ensure participant-centered program design.
• Maintain ongoing communication on program status, outcomes, and reporting for compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multicultural communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet research & databases

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND

IRC Wichita has been assisting refuges since 2011. The Wichita office offers a range of services including trauma-informed family support, economic empowerment, education for youth and adults and immigration services. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator will play a key role in designing, implementing, and growing the IRC's mentorship program for youth aged 15-24. Under the direction of the Youth Program Supervisor, the Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator develops and conducts outreach activities to engage mentors in the program, develops the onboarding and training for mentors, participates in the screening and selection of mentors, and engages with and recruits youth between ages 15-24 to participate in the design of the program and meet their needs. The coordinator ensures that high-quality mentorship activities are taking place, that program outcomes are being measured, and oversees the implementation of supplemental activities for youth such as civic activities, vocational workshops, and social inclusion activities. This position will actively engage clients, external stakeholders such as educational or workforce development institutions, and other IRC departments in Wichita. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the delivery of the youth mentoring program, including academic and recreational activities.
• Create and establish a process to recruit mentor volunteers in coordination with the Development Coordinator, including training, retention, continuing education, and mentor support recognition initiatives.
• Design and implement an outreach, engagement, training, and retention strategy for high-quality mentors that can do goal planning and barrier removal for newcomer youth ages 15-24.
• Design and implement supplemental academic, recreational, and enrichment activities for participating youth, based on their preferences and goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to receive referrals for eligible youth into the mentorship program, engage and enroll them in the program, ensuring the design meets their needs and is driven by their voice and feedback.
• Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues on the status of the programs, clients, and outcomes, and provide timely reports on any management and contract compliance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Education or related field.
• Minimum two years' experience in education programs for children and youth, including previous experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural setting and with limited-English proficiency speakers.
• Fluency in English required. International work or study experience and second language abilities a plus; particularly in Spanish, French, Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, or other client language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet research, and experience using databases and information gathering systems.
• Able to occasionally work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to an insured vehicle.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Combination of working in a standard office environment and working in the community, including meetings with community partners.

Occasional weekend and/or evening work required.

Compensation

Compensation: (Pay Rate: $26.78/hr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces po