Mentor Coordinator (University at Albany)

Job overview

The Mentor Coordinator role is based in Schenectady, NY, with service activities at the supported campus and chapter locations. Compensation is a pre-tax living stipend of $309 biweekly; eligible members who complete the service term may receive a $1,565.08 pre-tax Segal Education Award for a 300-hour term. The DREAM Program works to reduce the opportunity gap and support youth and families. The coordinator recruits, trains, and supports volunteer mentors and helps provide holistic support to mentees through the Village Mentoring model. The role builds relationships among mentors, youth, campus programs, and community partners to strengthen chapter participation and continuity.

What you'll do

• Support Youth Service Managers by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer mentors
• explain the Village Mentoring model and mentor responsibilities
• coordinate mentee needs assessments with the Regional Director
• connect community, support staff, and mentors
• build relationships with mentors and mentees
• support chapter recruitment, training, youth documentation, background checks, and chapter wellness
• attend weekly mentoring and support meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mentor coordinator

youth mentoring

volunteer recruitment

mentor training

village mentoring

americorps

dream program

schenectady ny

10–15 hours weekly

evenings

some weekends

$309 biweekly stipend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pre-tax biweekly living stipend
• eligible members may receive a Segal Education Award after completing the service term
• mileage reimbursement for qualifying work-related travel
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

AmeriCorps service term runs October 12, 2026–May 9, 2027; 10–15 hours weekly, later afternoons and evenings, with some weekends; eligible members may receive the Segal Education Award after completing service.

About the employer

The Dream Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.