Our mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters NW Montana is to create and supportone-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.We are a small nonprofit organization that works with community partners and schoolsto identify children who would benefit from an additional layer of adult support.We work closely with a team of volunteer mentors to grow and maintain healthy mentoring relationshipswith the goal of defending the potential we know exists in every child.We are led by a board of directors and supported by an army of individuals, businesses,organizations, schools, and foundations in both Flathead and Missoula counties.
Site-Based Program Coordinator-Missoula
Position Description
The primary function of this position is to enroll and support the youth mentees and adult mentors. This includes facilitating a rigorous and well-documented inquiry and enrollment process, thoughtfully matching a mentee with a mentor, and actively engaging the mentee, mentor, and school staff to ensure the best risk-management practices, healthy growth of the relationship, and healthy growth of the child. This job also includes related responsibilities such as: managing Big & Little recruitment, participating in fundraising and awareness events, being an ambassador in the community for our organization, engaging in organizational workshops and meetings, and actively working with our school partners in the community.
The individual in this role would work closely within a small team while supporting the mission across two counties. The successful candidate will possess the capacity to work independently and make vital decisions that reflect best practices while working, in-person and virtually, collaboratively with teammates, families, children, mentors, partner organizations, schools, and other community entities.
Work Location
This role requires close work within the Missoula community. The ideal candidate lives in or near the city of Missoula with regular commute to Missoula office.
Salary , Status, & FTE This full time position is offered at up to 32 hours/week. This non-exempt position has a beginning rate of pay of $18.00/hour.
Benefits
After a 90 day probationary period, this position is eligible for benefits including: affordable health insurance, dental & vision insurance (paid by agency), 11 paid holidays, accrued time off including mental health & sick days. Employees are eligible for a Simple IRA with 3% company match after one year. Position qualifies for Federal Public Student Loan Fogiveness.
Internal Structure
This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Travel Requirements
Consistent travel within Missoula via own vehicle and occasional travel to meetings in Kalispell, or a site in-between.
Required Experience and Skills
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Bachelor's degree preferred but education and commensurate experience considered.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills and an exceptional listener.
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Experience working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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Excellent computer skills, including the ability to use office technology (email, Microsoft Office and database management)
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Experience listening carefully and assessing individuals’ needs, strengths, and challenges
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Experience managing confidential information and processes
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Ability to make ethical, moral, and mission-driven decision consistently
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Ability to understand the objectives and goals of the organization and to further those actively
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Applicant will be required to pass a back ground check to include: federal fingerprinting, criminal history, credit history, and driving record
Please send your cover letter and resume to: Director@bbbsnwmontana.org
