4-H Mentoring Coordinator

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: 4-H Mentoring Coordinator (Part-Time, Flexible Hours!)Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? Do you believe in the power of mentorship and community? Join our dynamic 4-H Mentoring team and help shape the future of young individuals in Utah County!

 

About Us:Since 2001, 4-H Mentoring has been a transformative community-based program, serving youth ages 9-15 who could benefit from one-on-one mentoring. We focus on providing guidance, friendship, and positive role models to youth who may come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

In this role, you’ll be working primarily with youth and families in Pleasant Grove/American Fork/Lehi, ensuring they receive the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

 

What You’ll Do:

Engage with at-risk youth, mentors, and families to build meaningful relationships.Organize and facilitate exciting monthly events—think fun, interactive, and growth-focused activities!Travel to our Orem office, local schools, 4-H events in Utah County, and mentees' homes in the American Fork/Pleasant Grove area. (Reliable transportation is a must!)Create a supportive and enriching environment that fosters belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery for youth.

 

Why You’ll Love It:✅ Flexible hours! (~15-20 hours/week, including occasional weeknights & Saturdays) This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

✅ Make a real impact by helping youth build confidence, leadership, and life skills.✅ Be part of a dedicated, mission-driven team with 4-H (operated through Utah State University Extension)✅ No two days are the same—engage in hands-on, community-driven work!

 

If you’re ready to inspire and uplift youth while enjoying a fulfilling, flexible role, we’d love to hear from you!

 

🔗 Learn more about our program: 4-H Mentoring Website -- ://extension.usu.edu/utah/4h/mentoring/

Responsibilities

• Maintain 30 to 35 mentor/mentee matches at your designated site
• Recruiting/Retention of volunteer adult mentors
• Interview and screen volunteer adult mentors
• Recruiting/Retention of youth and families for the program
• Plan and implement monthly events, such as Family Night Out and Mentor/Mentee activities
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Plan weekly club for youth
• Plan and implement trainings for mentors
• Maintain site data (volunteers, families/youth, surveys, etc.)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to work effectively with volunteers, youth and families
• Basic Computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Gmail, Social Media)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter, good follow-through
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Must have a high level of confidentiality
• Evenings are open and/or flexible

Preferred Qualifications:

• College education
• Mentoring experience working with children, youth, and families
• Past experience in the 4-H as a youth or volunteer
• Past experience working with nonprofits, community organizations
• Events Planning
• Bi-lingual - English/Spanish

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded into the Candidate Profile

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15.50/hr

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

 

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

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