Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator

The Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator will design, implement, and grow the IRC’s mentorship program for youth aged 15-24. The role involves outreach, mentor recruitment and training, youth engagement, program monitoring, and collaboration with community partners to support newcomer youth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of the youth mentoring program, including academic and recreational activities.
• Create and establish a process to recruit mentor volunteers in coordination with the Development Coordinator, including training, retention, continuing education, and mentor support recognition initiatives.
• Design and implement an outreach, engagement, training, and retention strategy for high-quality mentors that can do goal planning and barrier removal for newcomer youth ages 15-24.
• Design and implement supplemental academic, recreational, and enrichment activities for participating youth, based on their preferences and goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to receive referrals for eligible youth into the mentorship program, engage and enroll them in the program, ensuring the design meets their needs and is driven by their voice and feedback.
• Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues on the status of the programs, clients, and outcomes, and provide timely reports on any management and contract compliance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in Education or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in education programs for children and youth, including previous experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural setting and with limited-English proficiency speakers.
• Fluency in English required.
• International work or study experience and second language abilities a plus; particularly in Spanish, French, Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, or other client language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet research, and experience using databases and information gathering systems.
• Able to occasionally work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to an insured vehicle.

Skills

• Education Program Management
• Staff Supervision
• Volunteer Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Priority Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Internet Research
• Database Management
• Programme Monitoring
• Mentor Recruitment
• Mentorship in training
• Youth Engagement
• Community Partnership Building
• Flexible Scheduling
• Driving License

Languages

English