Responsibilities:

Recruitment: 

• Assess current mentor sources and strategies for growth potential and cultivate accordingly
• Identify and create outreach to new mentor sources that reflect the diversity of the full community
• Develop and nurture a positive relationship with all current and new recruitment partners (for both mentors and mentees), identifying and growing a one on one relationship with a company/agency champion
• Revise or develop information session content and recruitment tools annually, including collaborating in the selection of promotional items
• Schedule and present or arrange information sessions; train alternate presenters
• Work with the Executive Director in engaging and supporting the Board of Directors in recruitment efforts
• Develop and manage a Seedling Speaker’s Bureau
• Coordinate appreciation and recognition events and strategies for the organization’s partners
• Develop and monitor budgets related to recruitment and partner recognition
• Develop and maintain tools to monitor progress and effectiveness; implement improvements
• Partner with the Executive Director and the Director of Development for integrated recruitment/ donor development
• Develop and execute an annual written mentor recruitment plan.
• Network effectively in the community to create mentor recruitment opportunities.

Program Support and Advocacy:

• Participate in a conscientious Seedling youth-mentoring relationship
• Maintain positive, systematic partner communications and actively cultivate partner relationships with an end goal of ensuring viable, quality Seedling programs
• Collect and manage data as needed
• Contribute to development of mentor communications as needed
• Assist with mentor training, mentor appreciation and resource development/fundraising activities as requested, including logistical support
• Assume responsibilities for project initiatives as requested
• Remain cognizant of mentors’ connections and potential connections to the organization besides their mentoring relationship
• Represent the program in community meetings, forums, and conferences

Professional development:

Remain current on details of program operations that prospective mentors may need described

• Continually develop expert knowledge through literature and web-based learning in the following areas:
  • Research on volunteer recruitment and retention, particularly of men and persons of color
  • Presentation skills
  • Best practices for mentoring programs
  • Issues related to the experiences and needs of children of prisoners and deportees
  • Positive Youth Development
  • Communication and relationship skills including counseling, negotiation, and interview skills
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity in multicultural settings

General:

• Represent Seedling and the Mentor Program with integrity, tact, responsiveness, sensitivity, and courtesy
• Work independently to multi-task and manage the completion of multiple projects
• Establish collegial relationships and collaborate with peers to enhance work environment and support planning
• Exhibit professional work habits including regular attendance, honoring schedules and deadlines, and modeling Seedling dress guidelines
• Learn and utilize information tools to enhance job effectiveness
• Communicate problems constructively and participate patiently in arriving at solutions
• Adapt to and support organizational change
• Perform other duties as assigned by any member of the management team 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, psychology, marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
• Two or more years professional experience in a non-profit, preferably youth serving.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to master detailed histories in a short period of time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database programs
• Commitment and ability to uphold high levels of accountability for self and others
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity
• Physical stamina as required by the responsibilities of the position
• Reliable personal transportation for frequent driving
• Spanish-language proficiency strongly preferred

To Apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter, including salary requirements, to Connie Howe chowe@seedlingmentors.org. No phone calls please.