Futures E-Mentoring; Dickson County), Mentor Corps Fellow

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager and Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No

FLSA STATUS:
Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

HOURS:
This is a part-time, 20-hour-a-week position that does not include benefits

LOCATION:
On-site at Creek Wood High School (Dickson County) with occasional travel to Nashville

BIGGER AND BETTER TOGETHER

About Us

For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has served young people in the Middle TN region. Our work supports our belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles). Through our commitment to quality, innovation, and the passion we have for our work, we develop and sustain positive, life-changing relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our youth and the adults who mentor them.

Our Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As noted by our Vision
, we are driven by a future in which all youth achieve their full potential.

what drives us

Our mission is fueled by the values that guide our work every day – relationships, ownership, and evolution. We build strong, trusted relationships that allow us to make a greater impact in our community. We take ownership of our commitments, striving for excellence and continuous improvement. We embrace evolution, approaching challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-focused mindset. Together, these values shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure we deliver on our vision for the youth we serve.

We know teams perform at their highest when they feel supported and that they belong. Each of our team members brings unique perspectives and skills, and we are committed to building a culture where voices are heard, relationships are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN, you will be inspired by talented, dedicated colleagues who will inspire you to do and be your best.

We have created an environment centered on meaningful and supportive connections, where team members are seen and respected not just as employees, but as people.

We are honored to have been selected as one of the Best Company Groups Best Nonprofit Workplaces in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as being named a 2024 Inclusive Workplace
by the Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine. We are bigger and better together!

About the Role

Each employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helps extend the agency’s mission in particular ways, as outlined in the position description. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Mentor Corps Fellowship is a paid service-learning fellowship designed to expand the reach of mentorship. To address volunteer mentor recruitment challenges in our rural service area, BBBSMT is embedding a part-time Fellow directly into the Big Futures E-Mentoring program in Dickson County to ensure all students requesting a mentor are served. In this role, you will serve as an on-site cornerstone of support at Creek Wood High School, leading sessions for an initial cohort of 30 high school students.

You will balance direct youth mentorship and facilitate lessons to help geographically isolated youth develop workplace skills, solidify post-high school plans, and gain access to professional networks.

Key Accountabilities

• Build consistent, trusting mentoring relationships that support high school students’ future readiness.
• Deliver effective one-to-one and group mentoring sessions aligned with E-Mentoring program goals and school schedules.
• Guide mentees in setting, tracking, and working toward meaningful short and long-term goals.
• Partner proactively with school staff and agency team members to support student success and program operations.

Day-to-day:

• Lead scheduled sessions: Deliver structured one-to-one and group mentoring sessions centered on college, career, and future readiness for an initial cohort of 30 high school juniors and seniors.
• Foster future readiness: Guide mentees in setting, tracking, and working toward meaningful short and long-term goals while developing workplace skills.
• Partner proactively: Maintain open lines of communication with school faculty and your BBBSMT coordinator to troubleshoot matching and scheduling challenges in real-time.
• Compile accurate data and metrics: Log session attendance and thorough progress notes in Match force immediately following mentoring interactions to support program quality.
• Professional Development: Participate in weekly supervisor check-ins, monthly team meetings, and extensive training focused on emotional intelligence (EQ), communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Support capacity-building: Collaborate with the Big Futures team to refine, scale, and build the rural…