Seedling’s mission is to support children challenged by parental incarceration with innovative, research-driven, school-based mentoring. This full-time, exempt, year-round position will contribute to the maintenance and further development of Seedling programs through development, expansion, and implementation of the annual recruitment plan for Seedling programs.
Start Date: Sep 12, 2018
Application Due Date: Sep 26, 2018
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.