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Mentor Director

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Easley, SC, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Mentor Director intentionally forsters a cause-centered program that is driven towards improving the quality and impact of the Mentor program. The YMCA Mentor Program serves ~38 schools across two school disctricts. Currently supervises 3 part-time coordinators and ~320 volunteer mentors. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Support and participate in all aspects of the Association Strategic Plan.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget for the Mentor program within approved budget guidelines.
  • Supervise and evaluate the Mentor Program Coordinators.
  • Primary responsibilities will be to focus on recruiting and training of mentors.
  • Secondary responsibilities, through the Mentor Coordinators, will be to oversee the placement and ongoing support of the mentors and mentees.
  • Serve as the point of contact for district level school officials.
  • Maintain adequate online records to evaluate, contro land measure the effectiveness of the program.
  • Work closely with the Development Director on annual campaign fundraising.
  • Willing to serve and support any other needs of the organization as determined by the leadership.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in social services, business or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Proficient in all standard business software and statistical norms.
  • Knowledgeable about office processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work with integrity, full discretion and a professional approach. 
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race,physicalability, sexual orientation,etc.).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,000.00 - $38,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 3 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit