Youth Mentoring Program Manager

Youth Mentoring Program Manager

Community Youth Mentoring (CYM) | Erie County, Ohio

Position Summary

Community Youth Mentoring is seeking a dedicated, organized, and enthusiastic Youth Mentoring Program Manager to oversee and strengthen our School Buddies and Traditional One-to-One Mentoring programs.

This hands-on position plays an important role in connecting young people with positive role models, building meaningful mentoring relationships, and helping youth develop confidence, positive life skills, and opportunities for success.

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with youth, enjoys building relationships, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and can work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the School Buddies and Traditional One-to-One Mentoring programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate school-based mentoring sessions, activities, and special events.
• Recruit, screen, train, match, and support adult volunteer mentors and high school student mentors.
• Conduct youth and family enrollment interviews and coordinate mentoring matches.
• Monitor mentoring relationships and provide ongoing guidance and support to mentors, youth, and families.
• Maintain positive working relationships with participating schools and community partners.

Recruitment and Community Engagement

• Develop creative strategies to recruit mentors and youth participants.
• Represent CYM at schools, community events, volunteer fairs, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships with businesses, schools, civic organizations, and community groups.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns, and public awareness efforts.

Program Development and Activities

• Develop and coordinate an annual calendar of engaging mentoring activities and events.
• Plan opportunities for matched mentors and youth, as well as children awaiting a mentor.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand mentoring services.
• Support volunteer appreciation, mentor retention, and program participation.
• Assist with agency fundraisers and special events.

Program Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential participant records, match information, and program documentation.
• Track program outcomes and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Assist with gathering information for grant reporting and program evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, school requirements, and youth safety standards.
• Provide regular program updates to the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with youth, mentoring programs, education, social services, nonprofit organizations, or volunteer coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Experience recruiting, training, or supervising volunteers is a plus.
• Comfortable working with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and basic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound professional judgment.
• Dependable, flexible, creative, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to participating schools and community locations.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend activities.

Why Join Community Youth Mentoring?

At Community Youth Mentoring, we believe every young person deserves encouragement, guidance, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

As our Mentoring Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, build lasting community relationships, and help shape the future of our mentoring programs.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo required criminal background checks, including Ohio BCI and FBI checks as applicable, as a condition of employment?
• Are you willing to complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with agency policy:

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with children: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sandusky, OH 44870 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22