Hello Neighbor is seeking a Mentorship Program Coordinator who will lead the Mentorship programs working to connect immigrant and refugee families with volunteer supporters. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder with cross-cultural competency to work towards a more diverse and including Pittsburgh.
Mentorship matches immigrant and refugee families with local mentors to offer guidance support and friendship in the new chapter of their lives here in Pittsburgh.
The Mentorship Program Coordinator will manage enrollment and support for participants in the Mentorship program including intakes in-home introductions and regular check-in meetings. They will collaborate with relevant team members to coordinate training and events for participants.
Founded in 2017 Hello Neighbor empowers refugees and immigrants through community connections helping them move from arrival to belonging with dignity cultural sensitivity and meaningful support. Our work is organized across three departmentsEducation & Community Empowerment Health & Stabilization and Employmenteach running programs designed to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. In addition to our local work we lead a National Network of grassroots organizations across the U.S. united by a shared commitment to supporting refugee and immigrant families and inspiring long-term change.
This is an in-house regular full-time non-exempt position at our Pittsburgh PA office in Larimer. We are currently on a hybrid work schedule of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday; in the office on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Reports To: Education & Community Empowerment Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Manages the participant experience in the Mentorship program
Leads program recruitment carefully selecting quality matches for volunteers and mentee families.
Builds strong relationships with participants through in-home meetings phone calls virtual check-ins communication and program events.
Visits family homes for intakes check-in meetings distribution of supplies and other purposes.
Responds appropriately to address participant concerns offering guidance and counsel as needed.
Collaborates with teammates to conduct participant training and create meaningful memorable event experiences.
Ensures collection and organization of program outcomes including demographic information attendance and participant surveys
Participates in regular supervision meetings and relevant staff meetings
Adheres to Hello Neighbors confidentiality guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or higher in related field (social work sociology anthropology international relations or similar) and 1-2 years of related professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the key responsibilities of the role
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with refugee and immigrant communities
Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal ability
Possesses cultural humility and openness the diverse perspectives behaviors and needs of the communities served
Able to cultivate excellent relationships with clients staff and partners
Exhibits adept task management including priority setting meeting deadlines and efficient time scheduling for multiple responsibilities
Digital literacy and the ability to learn new software
Flexibility and ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
Effective collaboration with others through cooperative efforts
Willingness to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment
Alignment with and support of Hello Neighbors core values
Bilingual or multilingual in priority language preferred (Dari Pashto Arabic Swahili French Spanish Russian Ukrainian Haitian-Creole Rohingya)
About You
Energetic motivated and hardworking
Can connect and build relationships with anyone
Passion for community building refugee and immigrant rights
Ability to take direction and work independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Detail-oriented with excellent writing communication planning and organizational skills
Lived migration experience and fluency in other languages a plus
Additional Details
The position is a full-time at-will non-exempt in-house position at our Pittsburgh office in the Larimer neighborhood
Clearances required: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance (PA Act 23 & Act 24); Mandatory Reporter and/or PSEA training may also be required depending on job requirements
Valid drivers license personal vehicle and proof of insurance are required Motor Vehicle Records will be required
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Selected candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis
The successful candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Comprehensive benefits package available including medical/dental/vision insurance for employee and dependents (75% employer-paid) generous PTO policies paid holidays and participation in employer-sponsored retirement savings with employer match (after 12-months employment).
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Hello Neighbor we are committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Hello Neighbor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or oVeteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation please let us know.
All Applications Welcome
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