If you are seeking a summer staff position at Camp Oh-Neh-Tah, please visit our Summer Staff page to learn more about the available job descriptions.

MENTOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Full-time)

• Assist in client outreach and retention via responding to inquires and sending application materials to prospective clients in a timely manner.

• Co-facilitate and coordinate mentor trainings and assist in updating training curriculum to reflect common issues and trends in mentoring and adolescent development.

• Coordinate screening processes for volunteer mentors via conducting face-to-face interviews, criminal background screening through a third party and reference checks.

• Responsible to complete mentor and mentee assessments prior to creating prospective match relationships.

• Coordinate and conduct on-site individual parent and child orientations and interviews and contact any third party if necessary to help determine their eligibility for the mentor program.

• Supervise and document life of match relationships.

• Assist in maintaining adequate Mentor Program records and databases.

• Conduct and coordinate various Mentor Program meetings such as, match meetings, goal review meetings, virtual mentor support network meetings and match group events.

• Assist in disseminating additional match outing opportunities throughout each month as well as family and mentee opportunities as they are presented.

• Represent Girls Quest to the community and assist in outreach to community organizations; articulate mission and goals to the public.

• Work collaboratively with other Girls Quest departments.

• All other tasks/duties as needed and directed by the Director of Mentor Program.

• Bachelor’s degree required with major in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology preferred, and with at least 2-5 years prior experience working with youth and/or families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish)/multi-lingual a plus.
• Excellent presentation skills required. Candidate must be organized, efficient, outgoing, energetic, and a self-starter.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Advanced computers skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, familiarity with the Internet and knowledge of or willingness to learn basic HTML programming.
• Candidates must be ready and excited to work in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and collaboration, innovation, initiative, planning skills, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently but also as an integral member of a small team.

ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING THE SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED.