Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator (Conway)
JOB Description
The Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator will recruit, screen, train, match, and support volunteers and mentors in Conway, AR. They will play a key role in preparing volunteers and mentors to support youth from crisis by teaching them how to navigate life, promote well-being, encourage healthy relationships, and help overcome life's challenges.
Reporting to the Conway Site Lead, the Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator will:
1. Recruitment - Engage the community to recruit and onboard volunteers/mentors through partnerships, events, and outreach.
2. Training and Placement - Manage the on-boarding process, develop training materials, and facilitate orientation to prepare volunteers/mentors for their roles.
3. Support - Provide guidance and monitor volunteer/mentor progress, regularly communicating, tracking hours, and recognizing contributions.
4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required with preference to a degree in social services related field.
Experience: Background working with at-risk and or homeless youth. Education or experience in trauma informed care, resiliency, and cultural competency.
Additional Requirements:
Presentation skills, public speaking, teaching, training, and strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding of normal adolescent development.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be available evenings, weekends to lead volunteers.
Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation, able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications determined by the program.
Must be able to successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.
Overview
Work Location: In Person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with these youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits our values of with, worship, and scrappy and who can fully embrace our statement of faith and affirmations. The Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator is a full-time, salaried position.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Volunteer/Mentor Coordinator” as the subject line of the email.