Mentoring At-Risk Youth Program Coordinator - Utah State University

Overview:

The Mentoring At-Risk Youth Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, training, and matching volunteer mentors with referred youth. Additionally, the coordinator will organize and oversee meaningful family and youth engagement through monthly activities and service-learning projects. This role also includes monitoring mentoring matches and facilitating group mentoring activities, 4-H afterschool clubs, and Family Night Out events.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit local middle-school youth to participate in the program.
• Recruit, screen, and train volunteer mentors.
• Match youth with mentors in group mentoring settings.
• Monitor and support mentoring matches.
• Assist in planning and executing monthly Family Night Out activities and group mentoring events.
• Lead a 4-H Afterschool club once per week.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years experience working with youth/teens. (Experience with 4-H helpful, but not required).
• Experience in recruiting, supervising, and working with youth.
• Basic computer skills - Word, Excel, Internet.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Punctual, must attend all required programs, meetings, and events.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership and program implementation experience in youth programming.
• Skills in social media promotion and other forms of online marketing and relationship-building.
• Background and skill in data use and/or collection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to lead group planning, discussions, and public presentations.
• Ability to set, track, and accomplish realistic goals within a strict timeline.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:$15.00 per hourADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

College/Department Highlights:

As a representative of Utah State University Extension and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Take initiative
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be accountable
• Behave ethically
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Be inquisitive
• Be detail-oriented
• Be self-motivated
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Be a team player
• Be committed to improving USU

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

 

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023