Youth Program Mentor & Community Events Lead

SGA Youth & Family; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family seeks a part-time Mentor Coach to provide mentorship and direct support to youth ages 16–24 in the My CHI My Future program. The role involves guiding 15 youth, coordinating payroll, and engaging with partner sites in Brighton Park.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, evening/weekend availability, and travel between program locations. Work is projected at 15–20 hours weekly across a 40-week period.

Qualifications

• High School Degree Required.
• Associates in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to travel between program locations.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and hire 15 youth from the Brighton Park community.
• Maintain communication with youth to support recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, guidance, and advocacy to youth participants.
• Develop relationships with youth, community partners, and site leads.
• Communicate program expectations and employment requirements to participants.
• Follow up with youth to address barriers and encourage continued participation.
• Facilitate employability skills trainings.
• Coordinate nine community events with partners and youth.
• Process payroll and manage timesheets for 15 youth.
• Ensure program documentation and reporting are complete and accurate.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Youth mentoring

Workshop facilitation

Travel between locations

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

SGA Youth & Family seeks a part-time Mentor Coach to provide mentorship and direct support to youth ages 16–24 in the My CHI My Future program. The role involves guiding 15 youth, coordinating payroll, and engaging with partner sites in Brighton Park.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, evening/weekend availability, and travel between program locations. Work is projected at 15–20 hours weekly across a 40-week period.