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Job Description
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?