Mentoring Program Facilitator, Ames School District

Job Details

Job Location:

Jacobson Center Headquarters - Ames, IA 50010

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Prevention/Mentoring

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

Build your role around the following qualities:

• Natural relationship builder who believes every young person deserves a caring adult in their corner.
• Enjoys connecting people, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities that help youth grow in confidence, resilience, and hope.
• Organized, compassionate, and encouraging; comfortable recruiting and supporting volunteers as well as working with schools, families, and community partners.

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

• 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

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

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

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in something relevant (education, public health, prevention, or anything youth‑related).
• At least 2 years of experience doing similar awesome work.
• Comfortable traveling to schools within 25 miles of any YSS location.

• Experience in public health, prevention work, youth development, or…