WORKPLACE MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- 7 days ago
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Position Summary
The Workplace Mentoring program is a career exploration program for middle schoolers where students are transported by bus to a local business site to engage in developed curriculum activities. The Workplace Mentoring Program Coordinator’s responsibilities are to coordinate and facilitate these weekly program sessions throughout the school year which includes recruiting, enrolling, matching and supporting volunteer Bigs and youth to participate. This position reports directly to the Workplace Mentoring Program Supervisor.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) works to defend, ignite, and empower potential in youth through strong, enduring, and professionally supported mentoring relationships between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 5 through 18, in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. BBBSIA partners with parents/guardians, volunteers, schools, donors, and others in the community to be accountable for helping youth in our program achieve:
1. Educational success,
2. Avoidance of unhealthy behaviors, and
3. Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:
· Full-time – 40 hours per week; eligible benefits include generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, medical and dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary insurance, and 401(k) matching
· Non-Exempt – compensated on an hourly basis and is overtime eligible
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Required duties may include:
· Coordinate and facilitate up to 3 program sessions weekly during program year
· Interview volunteers and youth to determine eligibility for the program and complete written assessments to help determine a successful match
· Support recruitment efforts including, but not limited to, participating in volunteer events, presenting to area businesses, and
developing/maintaining relationships with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and workplace sites
· Provide ongoing communication and support to all match parties to ensure adherence to program guidelines, child safety, and to offer appropriate coaching
· Help develop and evaluate program curriculum to meet the needs of participating students
· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the organization’s mission
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred; Bachelor’s in a related field required
· Mission driven about youth development, mentoring, and serving a diverse community
· Passionate about Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission
· High level of proficiency with MS Office suite (particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel) and competency to learn technology platforms used by BBBSIA
· Ability to work individually while positively contributing to a team environment
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Presentation and facilitation skills
· Ability to use time efficiently and focus on details while meeting agency goals related to quality and safety
· Work a flexible schedule according to agency needs, which may include some evening hours and occasional weekend hours
· Strong relationship building skills
· Pass Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Transportation and Child Abuse Registry background checks according to organization’s standards
· Possess a valid (United States) driver’s license
COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHIN BBBSIA:
· Inclusive, resilient, resourceful, with a service-to-others mindset
· Innovative thinker and problem solver
· Strong work ethic, initiative, time-management and organizational skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders
· Displays a sense of cultural competence and has experience practicing inclusivity amongst a variety of populations
Equal Employment Opportunity
BBBSIA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local laws.
BBBSIA is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placements, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Tony Leo
Director of Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Job Type: Full-time