Position Overview

The Mentor2.0 Program Manager will facilitate high-impact relationships (matches) between 50 mentee/mentor matches by leveraging iMentor’s programmatic model to deepen mentoring relationships and help mentors guide mentees toward the goal of college entrance and graduation. The Program Manager will work with mentors (adult-volunteers) to position them as a “go-to” resource for their mentee and provide individual coaching to ensure match growth. The Program Manager will facilitate weekly classroom sessions for mentees, lead monthly match events, and provide individualized support for each match. They will also help develop a strong partnership at the partner school site.

The ideal candidate will have two (2) years of professional experience. They will have experience working with high-school aged youth, and an interest in or experience working with adult volunteers. They will believe deeply in mentoring as a tool for youth success and be confident that, with the right support, a caring, committed adult can build a relationship with a student and support their post-secondary journey.

Preferred competencies and skill sets:

• Strong and diverse interpersonal skills; able to communicate with underserved populations/geographic areas and in corporate environments.
• Organized and self-directed with the ability to evaluate the needs of the clients, families and volunteers for program participation.
• Robust organizational and time management skills, with the ability to succeed in a high-volume work environment
• Ability to plan and implement programs with a spirit of teamwork without moment-to-moment supervision and be willing to help advance the program with creative ideas and objectives.
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, access databases and internet.
• Technologically proficient – can navigate online platforms and databases
• Views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, sexuality, cultural heritage, physical ability, education) as assets
• Public speaking skills, including the ability to speak persuasively to large and small audiences and to facilitate activities
• Ability to enthusiastically convey the message of Big Brothers Big Sisters and to work with volunteers is essential for success in this position.
• Comfortable working in a school setting with the ability to work with school administration in effort to improve and build programs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to ‘think on your feet’ and plan both proactively and reactively.
• Able to hold program participants accountable in a clear, assertive, empathetic, and supportive way.
• Excited to learn about the college application process and financial aid resources for first-generation college students.
• Dedicated, diligent, resourceful and goal-oriented.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

Applicants must meet all guidelines of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties volunteer intake process (e.g. finger printing and criminal record check, driving record check, personal and professional reference reports, show proof of automobile insurance that meets the state standards for bodily injury, property damage and medical liability.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• youth development, education, college access: 2 years (Required)
• Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations