Position Summary:

The Lead Mentor at Higher Ground Youth & Family Services plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting youth from underserved communities. This individual fosters positive relationships with elementary and middle school students, promoting educational engagement, interpersonal skills, and personal growth through structured activities. The Lead Mentor also provides leadership to other mentors and ensures a safe, welcoming environment for all program participants. Job Duties and Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate behavior and setting clear boundaries. Empower youth by helping them develop problem-solving strategies and conflict resolution skills. Facilitate structured activities, including academic support, arts, digital media, sports, and life skills development. Supervise and engage youth in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring safety and active participation. Organize and prepare program spaces, ensuring all materials and equipment are in place. Provide guidance and support to mentors, interns, and volunteers within the program. Act as a liaison between assigned groups and office staff, communicating needs and concerns effectively. Participate in staff meetings, contributing to discussions on program improvements and youth development strategies. Enforce program policies and procedures, assisting with behavior management as needed. Promote and uphold Higher Ground Staff Essentials in all activities. Assist with basic program logistics, including setup and breakdown of equipment and field maintenance. Qualifications & Requirements Strong oral communication skills and ability to engage effectively with youth. Experience working with children in grades TK through 6th is preferred. Passion for youth mentorship and a commitment to creating positive experiences. Ability to plan, organize, and implement activities in a group setting. Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed. Ability to lift and carry supplies or equipment up to 40 lbs.

Additional Information:

Higher Ground Youth and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, consistent with business needs and the Company's policy of at-will employment. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. All employees are employed on an at-will basis, and accordingly either the employee or Higher Ground Youth and Family Services can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Higher Ground Youth and Family Services provides reasonable accommodation(s) to applicants and employees with disabilities if the reasonable accommodation(s) would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job and unless the accommodation(s) would create an undue hardship to the Company or a significant risk of substantial harm to the individual or others. Employees who believe that they need an accommodation because of their disability should bring their request for reasonable accommodation to their supervisor or Human Resources.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person