Site- Program Manager

Help young people realize their potential.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick, we believe every child deserves a caring mentor and the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a relationship-driven, organized, and enthusiastic Site-Based Program Manager to help recruit, match, and support volunteer mentors and youth in our school-based mentoring programs.

If you enjoy working with children, building community partnerships, and making a lasting impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

The job is currently part-time (24 hours) but will increase to full-time (32-40 hours) on January 1, 2027.

As our Site-Based Program Manager, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of our school- and site-based mentoring matches while ensuring that every child, volunteer, and family has a positive experience.

You'll:

• Recruit, interview, and enroll volunteer mentors, youth, and families.
• Create thoughtful mentor/mentee matches that prioritize child safety and compatibility.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to mentors, families, and school/site partners.
• Develop personalized youth outcome goals and help matches succeed.
• Plan and facilitate engaging group mentoring activities for our after-school and college mentoring programs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, and community organizations.
• Represent BBBS at community events, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and program records that meet national Big Brothers Big Sisters standards.
• Conduct reassessments, surveys, and exit interviews to continually strengthen our programs.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure every match receives outstanding support

• The ideal candidate is someone who:
• Loves working with kids and enjoys connecting with people.
• Is an excellent listener, communicator, and relationship builder.
• Can balance multiple priorities while staying organized and detail-oriented.
• Is comfortable having meaningful conversations with children, parents, volunteers, educators, and community partners.
• Thinks critically, solves problems, and works independently while being a collaborative team member.
• Is passionate about helping young people succeed.

• Bachelor's degree required or three years of relevant experience in youth development, education, social work, or a related field with demonstrated success.
• Experience working with both youth and adults from different socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with database systems (training provided).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to act as a mandatory reporter.
• Valid Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.

Don't meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply. Research shows that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

This position includes a combination of office work, school visits, and community outreach. Remote work-from-home on Fridays is part of our office culture.

Applicants should be comfortable with:

• Regular travel to schools throughout our service area (mileage reimbursed)
• Occasional after-school, evening, and weekend events (2 hours for approximately 11 Sundays per school year)
• Lifting and carrying materials up to 30 pounds

• 80% Paid Health Insurance at 32 hours
• Simple IRA:
  Employer match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Starting Vacation Time: 3 weeks
• ETO: 8 hours per month
• 12 Paid Holidays

Every day, you'll help create life‑changing mentoring relationships that empower local youth to reach their full potential. You'll join a collaborative team that values compassion, integrity, and community while making a meaningful difference across the Midcoast and Central Maine regions.

If you're looking for work that combines relationship‑building, community engagement, and a sense of purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, volunteers, children, and families.

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