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IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW

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2026 - 2027 College Access Mentor

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Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) and AmeriCorps

Hiring Now: Position start August 2026 through January 2027

Overview:

You aren’t just looking for a job, you’re looking to make an impact. At IYT, we’re dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and replacing it with a college-to-community pipeline. We’re looking for leaders, big brothers and sisters, and change-makers to join our Mentor Fellowship Program.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Be the Blueprint: Guide 25-50 boys and young men of color as they navigate middle and high school
  • Open Doors: Help students crush their college applications and secure financial aid
  • Lead the Vibes: Run workshops on civic engagement, life skills, and “Brotherhood” activities
  • Connect the Dots: Keep parents in the loop and bridge the gap between home and school

Is This You?

  • You are passionate about social justice and equity in education
  • You can vibe with teenagers and command a room
  • You’re organized enough to handle data (we use Salesforce, and we’ll teach you)
  • You can commit to the mission (Monday-Friday + 1-2 Saturdays a month)

The Hiring Timeline

  • Apply: 5-10 minutes
  • Screening Call: 15 minute vibe check within 7 days of applying
  • Interview: 45 minute deep dive into your passion and skills
  • Offer: Within 48 hours of your final interview
  • Start Dates: Rolling start dates run from August 2026 to January 2027

Your First 90 Days: The Roadmap

Learn how we invest in your growth, giving you the foundational support you need to hit the ground running.

  • Days 1-30: Complete your Pre-Service Orientation where you’ll learn the IYT secret sauce, meet your cohort, and get assigned to your school site.
  • Days 31-60: You’ll begin managing your caseload of students. You’ll lead your first workshop and start building those “Brotherhood” bonds
  • By Day 90: You’re now a pro. You’ll be advising on FAFSA, planning college tours, and seeing real progress in your students' grades and confidence.

Perks That Actually Matter:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical benefits (if eligible) + mental health workshops
  • Student Loan Relief: Defer your loans while serving + earn the Segal Education Award to pay them off
  • Flexibility: While we follow school hours (8am-5:30pm), we prioritize a culture of wellness and support
  • Network: Get direct access to our IYT Alumni Network and professional career advising
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Near Peer Mentorship

Benefits of Service:

IYT Mentors receive a bi-weekly stipend, medical benefits (if eligible), loan deferment (if eligible), professional development, career advising, access to Alumni Network and much more! Upon the successful completion of the service term, IYT Mentors receive a monetary educational award. Please see more details for your region below.

  • Earn an Education Award upon completion of program requirements
    • Earn up to or between $1,565.08 to $10,000 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be applied towards qualified student loans and college expenses (pending hourly commitment). Contingent on the number of years served.
  • Eligible for Student Loan Deferment and Student Loan Forgiveness (for all loans that qualify)
  • Gain Career Readiness, Leadership Development training, Access to Alumni Network and Career Resource counselor and that prepare you for your career path and to be leader
  • Participate in Wellness workshops designed to support mental health, wellness, and personal empowerment.
  • Access to Guaranteed admissions (only available to previous IYT members).

Terms of Service:

Terms of Service for 40 hours per week begin August through January 2027.

Maryland

  • 40 hours per week: $1,062.50 Biweekly
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