Colorado Nonprofit Association

Mentor Coordinator

About Denver Kids:

In 1946, Denver Public Schools (DPS) and the Rotary Club of Denver partnered to form Denver Boys with the purpose of providing academic support, mentorship, and job skills for boys who were dropping out of school to work and provide for their families when their fathers did not return from WWII. Denver Girls was founded in 1970 to follow the same academic and mentor support model. In 1993, Denver Kids became the merged entities of Denver Boys and Denver Girls to consolidate programs and funding.

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Our unique public/private partnership with DPS continues today. Specializing in academic and social/emotional advising—a one-to-one, relationship-based, long-term approach dedicated to building character, academic achievement, and positive development of the whole child. Denver Kids strives to help students use education and the development of social and emotional skills as tools to create career and college pathways.

The newest chapter of our journey began in July 2019, when fellow youth-serving organization Denver Urban Scholars merged with Denver Kids. With a combined 97 years of experience serving Denver youth with mentorship and academic support, the newly merged Denver Kids is poised to reach youth in new and exciting ways. Learn more at https://www.denverkids.org/.

Who you are:

You can thrive in a changing environment focused on continuous learning and professional development. You are passionate about our mission and can drive accountability and productivity while building a collaborative and connected environment for our team and students to thrive.

Position Summary:

The Mentor Coordinator will oversee the recruitment, training, and support of volunteer mentors for Denver Kids. This role is crucial in ensuring that mentoring relationships are effective, positive, and aligned with our strategic plan and mission to support the youth we work alongside. This position will also assist in evaluation and data tracking for grant/funding purposes and continuous program improvement while maintaining appropriate and effective written and verbal communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Management
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit mentors who are dedicated, compassionate, and aligned with our mission
• Conduct interviews, screenings, and background checks to select suitable mentor candidates
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance mentors’ skills and effectiveness.
• Pair mentors with mentees based on compatibility, needs, and goals in collaboration with Regional Program Managers and Advisors
• Coordinate and schedule initial meetings between mentors and mentee, and mentee caregivers
• Offer continuous support to mentors through regular check-ins, guidance, and resources
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring program
• Collect and analyze data to improve the program and report on outcomes
• Promote the mentoring program within the community to increase awareness and participation.
• General
• Adhere to Denver Kids’ Policies and Procedures, inclusive of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) practices, as well as ethical standards of the field
• Work collaboratively in a team-based setting
• Participate in leadership/professional development including on-going training
• Flexibility to take on or support other responsibilities across the organization

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Non-profit Management) or 4 years of experience working in youth development
• Requires current Colorado driver’s license with a clean and safe driving record
• Up-to-date, comprehensive auto insurance with limits of $100/$300/$100 and $5K in Medical Payments

Preferred:

• Experience in mentoring, youth programs, or volunteer coordination

Working Conditions

• Urban city and school district
• Working with Denver Public School (DPS) students and families who may or may not face circumstances, including but not limited to, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and immigration
• Driving to and from schools, events and/or other local entities as necessary
• Regular working hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, occasional hours before and after, occasional weekend events
• Occasionally transport students for Denver Kids events

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to apply@denverkidsinc.org. No phone calls please.