Mentor Coordinator

Job overview

The Mentor Coordinator serves in person in Portland, ME, with service expected for 10–15 hours per week, mainly in later afternoons and evenings, and some weekends; compensation is a $250 biweekly living stipend. The DREAM Program’s mission includes reducing the opportunity gap and supporting youth and families. The coordinator recruits, trains, and supports volunteer mentors for the Village Mentoring and Afterschool program. The role builds relationships among mentors, mentees, and program staff, helps ensure mentors have the resources to serve effectively, and supports chapter planning, compliance, and a strong mentoring experience.

What you'll do

• Support Youth Service Managers with recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer mentors
• explain the mentoring model and mentor responsibilities
• coordinate mentee needs assessments with the Youth Services Manager
• connect community members, support staff, and mentors
• build relationships with mentors and mentees
• support chapter recruitment, preparation, youth-document compliance, and background checks
• attend weekly program and support meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mentor coordinator

the dream program

portland me

americorps

volunteer mentors

youth mentoring

afterschool program

mentor training

youth development

10–15 hours weekly

evenings

some weekends

$250 biweekly stipend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $250 biweekly living stipend
• eligible for a $1,565.08 Segal Education Award for a 300-hour term upon completion
• professional development opportunities
• mileage reimbursement for qualifying work-related travel.

Why this role

AmeriCorps service role with a stated academic-year commitment and a $1,565.08 Segal Education Award for a 300-hour term upon completion.

About the employer

The Dream Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.