Youth Programs Mentor & College Pathways Coach

Tap Into Hope; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tap Into Hope seeks a part-time Youth Specialist to support Project Discover U. You will mentor youth, lead workshops, and help with college and career exploration, while coordinating with schools and community partners to ensure positive outcomes.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with logistics, track participation, and participate in trauma-informed training to support youth development and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related coursework preferred.
• 1–2 years of youth-facing experience (school, nonprofit, mentoring) preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers, families, or community partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing youth programs under Project Discover U, including mentoring, college access, career exposure, violence prevention, and cultural identity development.
• Build strong relationships with youth to foster trust, consistency, and belonging.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group sessions, workshops, and field experiences as assigned.
• Track student participation, attendance, and outcomes using agency data systems.
• Help coordinate program logistics such as transportation, event setup, materials prep, and scheduling.
• Maintain communication with schools, parents/guardians, and partners to support youth needs.
• Assist with recruitment of youth participants and volunteers through outreach at schools and in the community.
• Participate in training and staff development on trauma-informed care and youth development.
• Attend team meetings, planning sessions, and debriefs to ensure program quality.
• Provide input on program improvements and identify barriers to participation.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold equity, culture and safety.
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and data entry as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Organizational skills

Data literacy

School/community work

Program commitment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Tap Into Hope seeks a part-time Youth Specialist to support Project Discover U. You will mentor youth, lead workshops, and help with college and career exploration, while coordinating with schools and community partners to ensure positive outcomes.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with logistics, track participation, and participate in trauma-informed training to support youth development and safety.