Mentor Coordinator

Organization Mission:

Clear Creek Rock House is a faith based, non-profit organization which has been supporting Clear Creek County’s underprivileged youth in grades 6 through 12 for over 20 years. The teens we serve typically come from low income, non-traditional families. We provide no-cost tutoring and weekly one-on-one mentoring, incorporating life skills, fun activities, and community service opportunities during the school year, and a weekly ‘Wednesday Fun Night’ during the summer with food, games and speakers.

Job Summary:

The Mentor Coordinator’s major responsibilities include: managing a team of 20–30 adult volunteer mentors and their mentees, recruiting as necessary; developing and executing the weekly mentoring program held every Tuesday from 3:30–8:30 PM during the school year; coordinating transportation for students as needed; communicating with parents/guardians and local schools; providing monthly mentor training; and in the summer months, helping plan, coordinate and execute the Wednesday Fun Nights. The Mentor Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director. This role requires a mature, out-going, multi-tasking, flexible, computer savvy, detail-oriented, organized problem solver, ideally with the following skills:

• Proven experience in mentoring and social work, particularly with disadvantaged teens
• Strong public speaking skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Teaching experience, demonstrating the ability to engage and educate others
• Ability to foster supportive relationships and promote personal development among mentees
• Experience in non-profit faith based ministry

Hours:

20-30/hours per week depending on the number of students enrolled in the program, with mandatory hours for Tuesday mentoring meetings held at the Rock House from 3:30 - 8:30PM in Idaho Springs from September through May, and Wednesday evenings in the summer. Flexible, remote work is allowed for planning, and mentor/mentee management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with disadvantaged teens and families?
• What experience do you have leading large groups of adults and kids?
• Can you commit to being at the Rock House every Tuesday from 3:30-8:30 PM from September to May while school is in session?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Idaho Springs, CO 80452