Professional Mentor

San Francisco, CA$66,000 ‒ $68,000 AnnuallyFriends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is seeking a Professional Mentor to support youthand their families through a unique long-term mentoring model. We are a dynamic nonprofitdedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth through ProfessionalMentorship for 12+ years, no matter what!About UsAt Friends of the Children – SF Bay Area (Friends-SF), we are breaking the cycle of generationalpoverty by empowering youth to achieve their big dreams. Each child in our program is paired witha long-term, salaried, professional mentor—a Friend—who walks alongside them fromkindergarten through high school graduation, for 12+ years, no matter what.Founded in 2017, Friends-SF is part of a nationwide network with a 30-year track record of provenimpact. We proudly serve the Bayview Hunters Point community and are committed to expandingour reach across the Bay Area. Learn more at friendssfbayarea.orgAbout The RoleEach Professional Mentor develops intensive, long-term, trusting relationships with eight youthutilizing a trauma informed lens in a classroom setting and in the community. As a ProfessionalMentor, You Will Set positive expectations Nurture and promote the child’s individual strengths, talents, and abilities Help assure physical and emotional well-being Teach life and academic skills Support youth and their families, and connect them to other services and resources Model responsible behavior Spend approximately four hours per week with each child (in the classroom and in thecommunity) and report directly to a Program Manager Attend all required meetings and meet reporting deadlines Operate with a willingness to propose and implement new ideas Commit to building a culture of mutual accountability, inclusiveness, and respect Contribute to ongoing marketing and fundraising efforts to promote our mission and showcaseour work. This includes, providing mentoring stories, participating in photo and video shoots,speaking at our annual fundraising gala and other eventsQualifications Minimum of AA degree preferred At least 2 years of youth development experience with elementary, middle or high school ageyouth, ideally in a school-based setting providing enrichment service Familiarity with the Bayview Hunters Point section of San Francisco or similar communities aplus Experience with under resourced communities of color is required Exceptional time management skillsATTRIBUTES/CHARACTERISTICS Organized/detailed oriented Good follow-up/follow through with key tasks Reliable/dependable Coachable/wants to learn and growOther Requirements Work hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm (non-negotiable) Must have a safe driving record and valid driver's license Must drive with youth daily in your personal car or a company leased vehicle Must be comfortable using web-based data management tools and online educational tools Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Calendar, Teams, Excel, Word required Must possess a mission-driven growth mindset, and a commitment to lifelong learning Willingness to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others Willingness to propose and implement new ideas Commitment to building a culture of mutual accountability, inclusiveness, and respect Must pass drug screening Must pass fingerprint and background checksYou’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive national network, with a proven, evidence-based mentoringmodel in a collaborative workplace, where work-life balance is respected.Compensation & BenefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a highly effective nonprofit. Starting salary paysfrom $66,000. Salary will be determined per qualifications set in our Compensation Philosophy.Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (100% employer paidpremium on base plan); 401(k) with employer match, basic life insurance and long-term disabilityinsurance; 3 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid sick leave, and 6 mental health days peryear; and generous allowances for commute and cell phone and business mileage reimbursement.TO APPLYA resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Please outline how your skills, interests,professional and lived experience make you a strong fit.Submit Resumes And Letters Of Interest ToTarek AzzaniAzzani Search Consultantstazzani@azzanisearch.comLocal SF Bay Area candidates considered only - no relocation assistance offeredFriends of the Children-SF Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressingdiscriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children providesfair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires andpromotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.