Ambassadors For Christ
Mentor Program Coordinator
Ambassadors For Christ, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States, 71603
Founded in 2006 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Ambassadors For Christ, Inc. is committed to providing multi-faceted mentoring and counseling programs to at-risk children and youth, and their families. AFC has touched the lives of more than 5,500 youth through its programs, giving them hope, encouragement, and better equipping them for success in life. AFC's mission is to inspire excellence and promote leadership to youth through mentoring, music and the performing arts in order to provoke positive change and enrichment in our community.
Because of our continued success and stability, AFC has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits to include medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time-off, holiday pay, and a collaborative work environment.
We are presently seeking a full-time Mentor Program Coordinator
Job Summary
The Mentoring Program Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of the youth mentoring program, which matches adult volunteer mentors with youth in a one-to-one relationship. The Mentoring Coordinator ensures program quality and performance related to recruiting, screening, matching, monitoring and closing the relationship with the mentor and mentee, and the mentor program coordinator communicates with the mentor, parent/guardian and mentee throughout the relationship. Reporting to the Program Manager. The mentoring program coordinator position is classified as exempt and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the mentoring program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Enhancing and overseeing the implementation of an ongoing mentor recruitment plan including the development of annual recruitment and quarterly activity plans, development and distribution of program marketing materials, presentations to targeted organizations and ensuring a presence at key community eventsEnsuring timely response and support to mentor, mentee and parent/guardian inquiries and concerns throughout the recruitment and onboarding processImplementing program policies and procedures for the mentor and mentee screening ensuring the safety and confidentiality of program participantsWork with case managers and direct services staff to identify mentors for the programOutreach and communications to increase referrals or obtain new mentorsAdministering mentor, mentee and parent/guardian orientation, trainings and matching activities that align with the mentoring program and help to advance the program outcomes for menteesSupervise the participation of mentors and mentees in the mentoring programManage the planning and implementation of mentor and mentee group events and activities that include capacity building opportunities for mentorsPlan and implement retention strategies and recognition activities for program participantsImplements a regular check-in schedule with mentors, mentees and parents/guardians10% travel requiredPerforms other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Ambassadors for ChristJob Requirements
Proficient in Salesforce (preferred)Two years' experience in mentoring, youth development and/or volunteer managementExperience working within nonprofits, community organizations and/or schools preferredExtremely strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skillsCreativity and flexibility are essential in assuming significant responsibilityHave sound judgment and the ability to supervise mentors in the fieldExperience working in racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse urban communities preferredAbility to function independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Google workspace, Salesforce(preferred) and internet usageFive years' experience in mentoring, youth development and/or volunteer managementExperience working within nonprofits, community organizations and/or schools preferredBachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in social work, psychology, volunteer management, and/or educationExtremely strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in social work, psychology, volunteer preferredAbility to speak English and Spanish fluently is a PlusBENEFITS
AFC offers a competitive salary (based on experience), Paid Time Off, medical insurance, a large potential for growth, and other benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
Pine Bluff, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Application Question(s):
What about this job post enticed you?Why do you feel you are qualified for this position?What is your salary request?
Work Location: Multiple locations
Because of our continued success and stability, AFC has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits to include medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time-off, holiday pay, and a collaborative work environment.
We are presently seeking a full-time Mentor Program Coordinator
Job Summary
The Mentoring Program Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of the youth mentoring program, which matches adult volunteer mentors with youth in a one-to-one relationship. The Mentoring Coordinator ensures program quality and performance related to recruiting, screening, matching, monitoring and closing the relationship with the mentor and mentee, and the mentor program coordinator communicates with the mentor, parent/guardian and mentee throughout the relationship. Reporting to the Program Manager. The mentoring program coordinator position is classified as exempt and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the mentoring program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Enhancing and overseeing the implementation of an ongoing mentor recruitment plan including the development of annual recruitment and quarterly activity plans, development and distribution of program marketing materials, presentations to targeted organizations and ensuring a presence at key community eventsEnsuring timely response and support to mentor, mentee and parent/guardian inquiries and concerns throughout the recruitment and onboarding processImplementing program policies and procedures for the mentor and mentee screening ensuring the safety and confidentiality of program participantsWork with case managers and direct services staff to identify mentors for the programOutreach and communications to increase referrals or obtain new mentorsAdministering mentor, mentee and parent/guardian orientation, trainings and matching activities that align with the mentoring program and help to advance the program outcomes for menteesSupervise the participation of mentors and mentees in the mentoring programManage the planning and implementation of mentor and mentee group events and activities that include capacity building opportunities for mentorsPlan and implement retention strategies and recognition activities for program participantsImplements a regular check-in schedule with mentors, mentees and parents/guardians10% travel requiredPerforms other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Ambassadors for ChristJob Requirements
Proficient in Salesforce (preferred)Two years' experience in mentoring, youth development and/or volunteer managementExperience working within nonprofits, community organizations and/or schools preferredExtremely strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skillsCreativity and flexibility are essential in assuming significant responsibilityHave sound judgment and the ability to supervise mentors in the fieldExperience working in racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse urban communities preferredAbility to function independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Google workspace, Salesforce(preferred) and internet usageFive years' experience in mentoring, youth development and/or volunteer managementExperience working within nonprofits, community organizations and/or schools preferredBachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in social work, psychology, volunteer management, and/or educationExtremely strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in social work, psychology, volunteer preferredAbility to speak English and Spanish fluently is a PlusBENEFITS
AFC offers a competitive salary (based on experience), Paid Time Off, medical insurance, a large potential for growth, and other benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
Pine Bluff, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Application Question(s):
What about this job post enticed you?Why do you feel you are qualified for this position?What is your salary request?
Work Location: Multiple locations