MHC After 3 Youth Mentor

Title: MHC After 3 Youth Mentor

Agency: Patrick & Henry Community College

Location: Martinsville - 690

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $13 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success.

Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Mentors are responsible for serving as highly engaged youth mentors who actively engage and educate middle and high school participants in a variety of interactive and engaging experiences that contribute positively to youth development. Mentors also create and support environments that are safe, healthy, and conducive to student learning.

Youth Mentors work closely with instructors to facilitate and guide daily program activities. They will also assist in gathering and entering student participation, development, and achievement data for program evaluation efforts. Be a fun, positive, and motivating person in the lives of participants enrolled in the program. Contribute ideas, energy and efforts to building MHC After 3 partnerships, activities, and public will.

• Interest in providing positive youth mentoring experiences for middle and high school youth.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer operating systems, data management, spreadsheet, internet and email as well as other applications necessary for specific program delivery.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate and timely records, and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse populations.