Youth Mentoring Program Lead

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Youth Program Mentor Coordinator to lead the youth mentoring program in Peoria. You will recruit, screen, and onboard adult mentors, and maintain ongoing contact with mentees and guardians to ensure positive outcomes.

You will monitor mentor-mentee relationships, plan events, and develop strategies for retention and program growth in collaboration with schools and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business management or related field preferred; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of experience in developing and leading mentoring, youth development, and/or volunteer programming is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of mentors and mentees.
• Monitor and support mentor-mentee relationships and group events.
• Develop external partnerships with schools, corporations, and community organizations.
• Maintain program policies, procedures and program manual; coordinate evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Diversity sensitivity

Policy development

Budget awareness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Youth Program Mentor Coordinator to lead the youth mentoring program in Peoria. You will recruit, screen, and onboard adult mentors, and maintain ongoing contact with mentees and guardians to ensure positive outcomes.

You will monitor mentor-mentee relationships, plan events, and develop strategies for retention and program growth in collaboration with schools and community partners.