Mentoring Program Facilitator, Ames School District (56003)

At YSS, we believe one caring adult can change a young person's life. As a Mentoring Program Facilitator, you'll help make those life-changing connections happen. You'll recruit and support dedicated volunteer mentors, partner with schools and YSS programs to identify youth who can benefit from mentoring, and thoughtfully match mentors and mentees based on personalities, interests, and goals.

Through relationship-building, coordination, training, and ongoing support, you'll help create meaningful mentoring experiences that inspire confidence, connection, and brighter futures.

This is a full-time school-based position working August-May with summers off. Primary schools will be the Ames Elementary and Middle Schools.

What You'll Do...

Build Meaningful Mentoring Relationships

• Recruit, screen, train, and onboard volunteer mentors following program standards and best practices.
• Thoughtfully match mentors and mentees based on personalities, interests, needs, and availability.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, encouragement, and recognition to help mentors build successful, lasting relationships with youth.

Partner with Youth, Families & Schools

• Collaborate with YSS staff, school personnel, parents, and guardians to identify youth, obtain participation approvals, and support successful mentoring relationships.
• Establish clear expectations and coordinate mentoring schedules, activities, and meeting locations.

Coordinate Programs & Events

• Plan and organize group activities, seasonal events, and special gatherings for mentors and mentees.
• Promote the Mentoring Program through community outreach and volunteer recruitment.

Ensure Program Success

• Monitor mentoring relationships and complete evaluations to support positive outcomes and continuous program improvement.
• Maintain accurate participant records, documentation, grant data, and program statistics.

Collaborate & Grow

• Partner with the Mentoring Manager and fellow Facilitators to strengthen and grow the program.
• Participate in required meetings and professional development, including a minimum of six hours of annual training related to mentoring, prevention, or volunteer management.
• Follow YSS policies and procedures.

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

Who You Are...

You're a natural relationship builder who believes every young person deserves a caring adult in their corner. You enjoy connecting people, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities that help youth grow in confidence, resilience, and hope. Organized, compassionate, and encouraging, you're just as comfortable recruiting and supporting volunteers as you are working with schools, families, and community partners..

What We Provide...

We invest in people—because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At YSS, you’ll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life.

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer