Workplace Mentoring Program Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Onsite | Des Moines
Posted: 2/12/26
Job Description
The Workplace Mentoring program is a career exploration program for middle schoolers where students are transported by bus to a local business site to engage in developed curriculum activities. The Workplace Mentoring Program Coordinator’s responsibilities are to coordinate and facilitate these weekly program sessions throughout the school year which includes recruiting, enrolling, matching and supporting volunteer Bigs and youth to participate. This position reports directly to the Workplace Mentoring Program Supervisor.
Address
2130 Grand Ave.
Essential Job Functions
Required duties may include:
• Coordinate and facilitate up to 3 program sessions weekly during program year
• Interview volunteers and youth to determine eligibility for the program and complete written assessments to help determine a successful match
• Support recruitment efforts including, but not limited to, participating in volunteer events, presenting to area businesses, and developing/maintaining relationships with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and workplace sites
• Provide ongoing communication and support to all match parties to ensure adherence to program guidelines, child safety, and to offer appropriate coaching
• Help develop and evaluate program curriculum to meet the needs of participating students
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the organization’s mission
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred; Bachelor’s in a related field required
Benefits
• Full-time – 40 hours per week; eligible benefits include generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, medical and dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary insurance, and 401(k) matching
• Non-Exempt – compensated on an hourly basis and is overtime eligible
About the Company
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) works to defend, ignite, and empower potential in youth through strong, enduring, and professionally supported mentoring relationships between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 5 through 18, in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. BBBSIA partners with parents/guardians, volunteers, schools, donors, and others in the community to be accountable for helping youth in our program achieve:
1. Educational success,
2. Avoidance of unhealthy behaviors, and
3. Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Tony Leo