Partnership Specialist

The Partnership Specialist will provide direct delivery of mentor2.0 program leveraging technology-based approaches to youth mentoring and education. Essential Functions, Responsibilities, and Activities: Enroll volunteers and children including oversight of the application, screening and matching process Facilitate high impact relationships between 100 mentor2.0 pairs, including enrollment; monitoring participation; providing individualized attention; proactively assisting relationships through regular communication, support and advice; and identifying pairs who need additional support and implement strategies to improve relationships Lead weekly mentor2.0 class for mentees at participating schools, including discussion of weekly curriculum Lead orientations and training for teachers and mentees Organize and staff multiple large scale and multi-faceted mentor-mentee events (i.e. career workshops, museum visits, end-of-year events), overseeing all logistics, content, and budgets, including evening and weekend commitments Develop and manage relationships with schools, including teachers and administration Track program participation, conduct pre-, mid-, and post-program evaluations Support all aspects of mentor2.0 program implementation Attend and participate in all team, staff, and program meetings Assist with agency special events as requested Maintain state licensure, when applicable Education, Experience, and Other Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a social or human science, such as social work, sociology or psychology One year experience in a social service or teaching field preferred Prior database experience required Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel with at least 45 words per minute, error free Must be willing and able to work with diverse populations. Flexibility and availability to work early/evening weekday hours and occasional weekend, as well as travel in the assigned service area as needed Experience working with young people, in groups settings, preferred Comfortable in public speaking role Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star