Mentoring Program Manager – YSS
Job Description
Job Details
We are YSS!
We’re seeking a Mentoring Program Manager to lead and grow our mentoring initiatives across Iowa. In this role, you’ll oversee program strategy, staff supervision, community partnerships, and grant/funding management. You’ll be at the forefront of creating meaningful connections between youth and mentors—helping to shape brighter futures through proven, evidence-based mentoring practices.
What You’ll Do
As the Mentoring Program Manager, you will:
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Lead & Supervise: Support and guide mentoring coordinators, facilitators, volunteers, and interns.
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Drive Program Excellence: Plan, evaluate, and ensure mentoring programs follow best practices and meet the needs of youth and families.
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Build Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, community agencies, and businesses to expand program reach and impact.
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Manage Funding: Oversee grants and funding sources, ensuring compliance, reporting, and sustainability of mentoring efforts.
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Promote Mentoring: Raise awareness of the power of mentoring through workshops, events, conferences, and community outreach.
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Champion Youth Voice: Encourage and empower youth to lead, speak publicly, and serve on boards and coalitions.
Why Join YSS?
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Be part of a mission-driven organization making a lasting difference in the lives of youth and families.
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Enjoy a primarily remote schedule with flexibility and supportive leadership.
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Grow professionally with opportunities for training, development, and conference participation.
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Work within a collaborative, innovative culture centered on empowering kids and building stronger communities.
Additional Details
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Position Type: Part-time
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Location: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person attendance for events, meetings, or site visits
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Travel: Some travel required; valid Iowa driver’s license needed
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YSS offers the following benefits for this position:
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
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Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about youth, skilled in program leadership, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE/SKILL
- A Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, family environment, sociology, social work, or related field is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in prevention, youth development, mentoring or related field is required.
- If applicable, certification is required after 24 months of full time employment.
- Training, experience, and skills should include areas of volunteer coordination, recruiting, and management; program coordination and management; program development and strategic planning; personnel practices; public speaking ability; interviewing and training; grant writing and management.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to problems solve.
- Ability to convey information effectively through speech and writing skills.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with others.
