Mentoring Expansion Coordinator

OBJECTIVE:  Develop and implement expansion plan for Stars mentoring program which connects students and mentors for mutually transformative relationships 

SCOPE: This position interacts with all programs of Stars 

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Program Planning and Evaluation 

HOURS: 20-27 hours per week, occasional weekends and evenings. 

COMPENSATION: $20.00-$25.00  

CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as part time, non-exempt. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Research and implement expansion plan for mentoring program 
• Redesign and advise organization on how to implement safety protocol and policies for mentor and youth engagement 
• Recruit and train mentors  
• Develop a support system for mentors 
• Oversee, supervise, and evaluate mentor coaches/mentor support system 
• Facilitate and network community building opportunities for mentors and students, along with mentoring team 
• Network with other mentoring programs and partners in the Pasadena area and area of designated expansion 
• Explore and develop relationships in designated expansion area 
• Train and empower mentors based on best practices in the field of mentoring 
• Demonstrate experience in specializing in training in mentoring high school and college-age students, particularly those impacted by the criminal justice system, including youth with justice system involvement or exposure to gang-influenced environments 
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural humanity and trauma-informed relationship building- approaching mentorship with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from each youth’s lived experiences 
• Give overall vision and direction to the mentoring program so that the following is accomplished: 

        For Students: 

• Develop student’s appreciation of their culture and personal self-esteem  
• Develop students academically, socially, economically, and spiritually 
• Ensure students access pathways to higher education (college, trade school, certificate, etc.), if they so choose 
• Create an open environment where students can explore their faith 
• Equip students to be a positive influence/ impact in their communities

         For Mentors 

• Build relationships with the students family and friends 
• Provide processing space for mentors as they navigate new cultures and situations 
• Recruit and train mentors to be trustworthy and confidential 
• Create an open environment where mentors share can explore their faith 

Internal Team Role: 

1. Meet regularly with the Associate Director for program planning and evaluation.  
2. Lead mentoring staff meetings and oversee coaches for expansion. 
3. Work in collaboration with College Success Program Manager, High School Manager and Middle School Manager. 
4. Participate in regular Stars tactical and strategy meetings 
5. Attend related trainings/conferences as necessary 
6. Participate in and support other Stars activities as necessary to meet organizational goals 

RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Reports to: Stars Associate Director of Program Planning and Evaluation 
• Works with: Executive Director and Stars staff,  volunteers,  students, parents, various partners and community agencies. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Work at a desk in an office or home-office setting; Sit at an office desk for extended periods of time. 
• Work for extended periods of time at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity. 
• Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.  
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.  
• Display the reading skills necessary to research and proofread written material. 
• Written/Spoken Spanish is a plus 
• Occasional evening and weekend work events. 
• Ability to travel to the Antelope Valley (AV) at least once a week, or as needed, to provide on-site support to Stars staff and mentoring participants in the region.  (Mileage reimbursement provided)