Mentorship And Alumni Relations Coordinator

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance

Mentorship and Alumni Relations Coordinator The Dream Project | Arlington, VA (Hybrid) | Full-Time, Entry-Level Salary: $50,000- $55,000 + Full Benefits + Professional Development Stipend

For 16 years, The Dream Project has helped college-bound students with vulnerable documentation status pursue higher education through scholarships, mentoring, and case management. We believe every young person deserves a champion in their corner — and our Mentorship Coordinator will help build and sustain the relationships that turn that belief into action.

We’re looking for a bilingual (English-Spanish), relationship-driven early-career professional to coordinate our mentorship program — recruiting and training mentors, matching them thoughtfully with students, and supporting both mentors and families through the journey. This is a hands‑on, people‑first role for someone who wants to see their daily work translate directly into a young person’s sense of possibility. The role is mostly external facing.

You’ll work closely with students, parents, volunteer mentors, external partners and our broader team to ensure every match is a strong one — and that every relationship is supported with the tools, check‑ins, and encouragement it needs to thrive. This role has been expanded from a part‑time position to a full‑time role in order to be able to help more students - expanding the program from being focused on High School seniors to include college students and younger high school students.

The candidate selected will receive training upon starting the role to learn about our three core mentorship programs and will have a full roster of existing mentors and a mentoring structure and curriculum already in place as core foundations upon which to grow the program.

• Recruit, screen, and train volunteer mentors and students from the community. Thoughtfully match mentors with students based on interests, goals, and needs
• Maintain regular contact with mentors, mentees, and parents/guardians to support strong relationships.
• Plan and facilitate mentor training, workshops, and community‑building events (most are based on prior events and our curriculum).
• 65% of our Dream scholars are Hispanic, hence the opportunity to communicate with Spanish‑speaking families with warmth, cultural fluency, and clarity.
• Track program data and report outcomes; help evaluate and improve the mentorship model.
• Represent The Dream Project at community events, school partnerships, and recruitment fairs.
• Maintain accurate records of contact information for all students, parents, and mentors.
• Track mentorship progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the scholarship and case management teams to provide holistic student support.
• Monitor student attendance and follow up with mentees who have unexpected absences.
• Work with counselors, and college representatives to enhance the program activities
• Facilitate or train stakeholders based on curriculum needs and expectations
• Engage and maintain clear communications with alumni to increase engagement
• Manage from end‑to‑end our core mentoring programs: