Mentorship Program Lead

About Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)

The mission of IYT is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from community colleges and universities. We envision a nation in which young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and are leaders in their communities.

IYT is a national organization operating across multiple states and regions, partnering with schools and communities to build Brotherhood, college-going culture, and structured pathways from 6th grade through college completion. We believe that a college degree is a pathway to opportunity — and that every brother deserves a team of committed adults in their corner.

About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a federal agency that engages individuals in paid community service with nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to meet pressing local needs. In return for their term of service, members receive a living allowance and may earn an education award upon completion.

Position Overview

As the Mentorship Program Lead Fellow, you will support Improve Your Tomorrow’s (IYT) Jr. Mentor Fellowship by providing regional coordination, program support, and fellowship implementation across California regions.

This role prioritizes the Jr. Mentor Fellowship Program, ensuring high-quality implementation, strong member experience, and alignment with IYT’s national standards. Mentorship Program Lead Fellows will serve as regional fellowship representatives and liaisons to IYT’s Shared Services team, while also supporting college access initiatives, training, data quality, events, and summer programming.

This is a service-focused role that blends coordination, curriculum development, training support, and systems accountability.

Title: Mentorship Program Lead Fellow

Term: August 2026 through June 11, 2027

Slot Type and Hours per week: 900-hour Half -Time at 20-30 hours per week

Benefits

The Mentorship Program Lead Fellow will serve as an AmeriCorps member within the Mentor Fellowship Program at IYT. This is a service position and not a traditional employment role. As an AmeriCorps member, the individual will commit to complete a term of service, receive a bi-weekly stipend, medical benefits, loan deferment (if eligible), professional development, career advising, access to Alumni Network and much more! Upon the successful completion of the service term, College Access 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 $3,697.50 Segal Education Award from the AmeriCorps National Service Trust
  • This educational award can be applied towards qualified student loans and college expenses.
• Term of service will count towards Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Eligible for Student Loan Forbearance and Interest Accrual Payment (for all loans that qualify)
• Eligible for Health and Child Care Benefits
• Access to IYT Alumni Network
• Participate in Wellness workshops designed to support mental health, wellness, and personal empowerment
• Professional development and training through IYT and AmeriCorps
• Pathway to future full time employment within IYT

Living Stipend Amounts

Sacramento/Central Valley

• $756.43 (Pre-tax) Bi-weekly stipend for 20-30 hours per week

Bay Area

• $1,008.40 (Pre-tax) Bi-weekly stipend for 20-30 hours per week

Stipend and education award amounts are estimates (before taxes), contingent on service hours completed, and disbursed in bi-weekly installments. Amounts vary by region based on cost of living and funding. All amounts are finalized through the individual Member Service Agreement.

Responsibilities:

The Mentorship Program Lead Fellow will:

• Serve as the regional lead and primary point of contact for the Jr. Mentor Fellowship Program, ensuring strong implementation, engagement, and completion across assigned California regions
• Support the launch, onboarding, and ongoing coordination of the Jr. Mentor Fellowship, including scheduling, event logistics, and required service components
• Co-create and support development of Jr. Mentor Fellowship curriculum, including content outlines, facilitation plans, and slide decks, in partnership with the Shared Services team
• Support College Access Program launches and mid-year program trainings, including preparation of materials, coordination support, and facilitation assistance as needed
• Coordinate and support college tours, including logistics, communication, and on-the-ground support in collaboration with regional teams.
• Assist with planning and execution of summer programming initiatives, including fellowship activities, college exposure experiences, and leadership development programming
• Coordinate and support college and career workshops, including career exploration, postsecondary planning, and leadership development sessions.
• Support family engagement efforts, including family orientations, information sessions, and fellowship-related family events.
• Support data accuracy, data entry, and quality control for assigned regions, including fellowship participation, attendance tracking, and milestone completion
• Partner with Shared Services to identify data gaps, reporting needs, and improvement opportunities, and support regional teams in meeting documentation expectations
• Serve as the Jr. Mentor Fellowship representative and liaison between regional program teams and Shared Services departments, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and follow-through
• Coordinate and support regional and cross-regional events, including trainings, workshops, and special initiatives tied to college access and completion
• Participate in AmeriCorps service requirements, trainings, and reflections, and support continuous improvement efforts across program.

Service location(s)

Service will be based out of Improve Your Tomorrow offices and school sites across the Sacramento, Central Valley, and Bay Area regions. Regular travel is required for this position