Eagle County Mentor Program Coordinator Position Description

Job Title:  Mentor Program Coordinator

Job Site:  Edwards, CO

Reports to:  Program Manager

Salary Range:  Starting at $20/hr

Employment Term: Full Time, seasonal (40hrs/week – August 15, 2022 - April 30, 2023)

Employment Start: ASAP

Organizational Overview

SOS Outreach, founded and headquartered in Colorado’s Vail Valley, is a national youth development nonprofit utilizing outdoor experiential learning to inspire positive decision making in youth for healthy and successful lives. Working with youth aged 9 to 18, every SOS program incorporates the SOS core values of courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion and humility. SOS mentors help students define and practice these core values as they provide a consistent adult presence for students who may not otherwise have a positive role model in their lives. The program targets youth with a wide variety of risk factors. SOS offers a multi-year, progressive curriculum beginning with a five-day introductory program, continuing with the four-year mentor-led curriculum and culminating when students return to SOS in a junior mentor capacity. Throughout the curriculum, SOS students focus on outdoor experiential learning, character development, service learning, values-based leadership training and community engagement.

Mentor Program Coordinator Overview

The purpose of the Mentor Program Coordinator position is to manage and support SOS Outreach’s Mentor Program in  Eagle County, CO. The Mentor Program Coordinator is responsible for the curriculum delivery, management (including volunteers), evaluation, media collection, and reporting of the first two years of SOS’ mentoring program. The position will additionally support the Program Manager with SOS’ Jr. Mentor program. This position may be tasked with supporting the organization at local events. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Program Management 

• Primary lead of the first two years of the mentor program, including: communications, logistics, scheduling, registrations, curriculum delivery, fee-for-service collection, and mentor support
• Assist the program manager in mentor training
• Primary lead in all communications with year 1 & 2 program stakeholders including youth, families, and mentors
• Tracking for program-related data, including: student registrations, attendance, program evaluations (i.e., surveys), and fee-for-service collection using SOS’ Civicore database
• Manage program gear – organize, pack, and distribute soft goods for on-hill programs
• Attend Mentor Program days including evening trainings and workshops and weekend ride days and service projects
• When needed, assist the Learn to Ride Program Coordinator with Learn to Ride registrations and ride days

2. Program Facilitation

• In conjunction with the Program Manager, facilitate workshops for the Mentor Program. This includes managing and facilitating workshop curriculum and objectives, working with participants and volunteers and continued follow-up throughout the winter season to ensure workshop goals are met – requires evening commitment
• Assist Program Manager in facilitation of the Junior Mentor Program for high school youth including workshops, ride days, and industry days; help to supervise cohort of Junior Mentors with Year 1 and 2 of the Mentor Program

3. Volunteer Management 

• Assist with recruiting, managing, and background checking mentors - providing clear direction, expectations, and training on SOS program risk management and curriculum
• Maintain on-going communications and active engagement of mentors

4. Partner and Community Engagement 

• Conduct outreach to individuals and community partners for assistance with recruitment of youth, volunteers, and seasonal staff creating awareness for SOS programs in the community

Other Job Duties

Contribute to the overall management of the organization to successfully achieve the SOS Outreach mission. Maintain and develop knowledge of the community needs & resources and best practices in the youth development & outdoor education fields. Develop best practices to achieve strategic priorities, program efficiency, and successful time management. Represent SOS Outreach in the larger community. At times, support non-program functions that may include: fundraising, marketing, special events, and program design. Develop and maintain a diverse workforce – maximizing the potential of all workers by assuring a culture of competence and respect. Create a work climate that is inclusive, free of bias, and culturally sensitive.

Minimum Education and Experience

A combined minimum of one year of experience in the following: program development, management, implementation; or administration; youth development & engagement; and/or outdoor education. Comparable experience in terms of time and background in similar fields and education/degrees will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate should be organized, a self-starter, a strong communicator, able to effectively manage varied tasks, and have strength in managing and supporting a diverse group of youth, families, and volunteers. The candidate should have experience and familiarity in youth program implementation and ability to manage staff/volunteers.

Preferred candidates should demonstrate some or all of the following:

• Strong computer and time management skills – with proficiency with Google Suite and online databases (e.g., Civicore)
• Ability to communicate and organize effectively – both verbal and written
• Experience in program implementation, management, and evaluation through a race equity lens
• Knowledge of sports-based/outdoor youth development, public education, and youth engagement
• Experience, comfort, and passion in working with youth with a variety of risk factors
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management
• Experience working cooperatively with community groups and stakeholders
• Familiarity and excitement for outdoor adventure sports
• Snowboarding/skiing proficiency and knowledge of mountain safety
• Valid Driver’s License required – comfort and familiarity with mountain driving conditions a plus
• Preference given to Bilingual (Spanish) candidates

Physical Aspects of the Job

This position requires the ability to: travel within the service area (including mountain regions); sit at a desk for extended periods of times using the computer, telephone, and e-mail systems; lift 50 pounds; lead meetings & speak in public; and familiarity & comfort with high alpine, winter environments.

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position. Rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

Compensation

This is a full-time, seasonal, hourly position based in the SOS office in Edwards, CO structured around a Monday-Friday work schedule - with many evening and weekend commitments (especially throughout the fall and winter seasons). Starting in December, the schedule will transition to a Wednesday-Sunday work week. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation, retirement matching, pro deals, and a season pass to all Vail Resorts Inc. (VRI) mountains.  

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Courtney Walters (she/her), Eagle County Program Manager, cwalters@sosoutreach.org. Please include “Mentor Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Please submit applications by 07/17/2022

For information, please visit our www.sosoutreach.org.  

SOS Outreach follows an equal employment opportunity policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, pregnancy or marital status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.