Mentor WA - Program Manager

MENTOR WASHINGTON PROGRAM MANAGER

Application Here: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/mentoring/jobs/1407677/WA-Washington/Bellevue/Program-Manager

MENTOR Washington (MW) is seeking to hire a full-time Program Manager to provide results-driven leadership and strategic direction to guide implementation and evaluation of training and symposia, coaching and consultation, quality assurance system, awareness raising, pilot projects, and knowledge resources for youth mentoring programs. This career leadership position provides the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in the lives of youth through partnership with 100 exciting and inspiring youth mentoring programs in all corners of Washington State.

MW's Program Manager participates in a learning community of youth mentoring programs in Washington, leads MW's Program Advisory Council, partners with other intermediary youth development organizations in Washington, and participates with other program professionals as part of the Affiliate Network of MENTOR, the National Mentoring Partnership (25 other states).
The Program Manager works with a small supportive team of MW staff and a cadre of contracted coaches and consultants.

MENTOR Washington offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.

ABOUT MENTOR Washington

MENTOR Washington (MW) is a Bellevue-based statewide non-profit organization incorporated in 2004 as a public-private partnership. MW's mission is to promote, support, and expand quality mentoring that fosters positive youth development, academic success, and job and career readiness. MW's vision is that every young person in Washington State has the supportive relationships need to thrive and lead happy and successful lives.

MW operates based on a set of written values and principles which include continuous improvement, exceptional internal and external service, professional growth, transparency, and courageous conversations for and among staff and board.

MW adopted four strategic domains in 2019. The strategic goals are:

• Increased number of youth being mentored in Washington
• Increased implementation of research-based quality practices
• Increased racial equity and responsiveness in mentoring
• Increased responsiveness in mentoring for youth who have experience trauma and face barriers

MENTOR Washington believes in and achieves a reasonable work-life.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience preferred in the non-profit sector
• Experience in mentoring, education, youth development, or social work
• Experience in management and/or project management preferred