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Position Openings

Senior Vice President, Whitehead Center for Mentoring Partnerships (Alexandria, VA)
Director: Mentoring Support Services (Alexandria, VA)
Manager, MentorPRO (Alexandria, VA)
Manager, Web Content (Alexandria, VA)
Project Coordinator: Voucher Demonstration Project (Alexandria, VA)
Accounting Assistant (Alexandria, VA)
Summer Internship (Alexandria, VA)

Senior Vice President, Whitehead Center for Mentoring Partnerships

SPECIAL FOCUS: Whitehead Center for Mentoring Partnerships

SUMMARY: In collaboration with State and Local Mentoring Partnerships, develop and implement strategies consistent with MENTOR's strategic plan for expanding support to existing, as well as future, SMPs and LMPs, creating a nationwide service distribution system aimed at closing the mentoring gap. The ultimate goal of this position is to facilitate stronger Mentoring Partnerships, and thereby local program infrastructure, to double outreach, affecting between 50 percent and 60 percent of America's at-risk youth within the next five years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collaboratively with SMPs to assess needs and develops a comprehensive strategy to grow, expand and support existing, as well as developing future, SMPs in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, cultivates and maximizes private and public sector funding opportunities to support SMPs.
Strengthens and facilitates two-way communication that will enhance MENTOR's effectiveness in helping Partnerships reach local and national goals.
Through the network of SMPs, develops a delivery system for MENTOR products and services.
Serves as the chief advocate and liaison to senior policy staff in federal and state governments in communicating MENTOR's efforts to expand mentoring.
Works with Vice President of Resource Development to create strategies for broadening the organization's base of support for the SMPs and the Whitehead Center.
Leads, motivates and coaches staff on a day-to-day basis; guides direct reports in meeting their professional development needs.
Develops and effectively manages department budget.
Serves as advocate for department throughout organization.
Performs other special assignments as requested by the Board and Executive Director.

SUPERVISION: Reports to Executive Director and Board of Directors

SUPERVISES: Director, State Mentoring Partnerships and Project Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years professional experience to include strategic planning and management of staff and programs. Prior experience as part of a senior management team preferred.
Exceptional leadership skills; sufficient breadth and depth of experience to provide leadership for a network of independent Mentoring Partnerships, each led by influential state and local leaders. Ability to act as professional role model for staff, managing information discreetly and effectively.
Outstanding organizational skills; willing to get involved in detail and hands-on management.
Proven track record in strategic planning and success in plan implementation.
Demonstrated capacity and success in consulting skills.
Successful experience in budget development and management.
Excellent interpersonal skills: a team player willing to share information, work closely with and give credit to peers and colleagues.
High level of personal and professional confidence, as well as presence, to guide the Mentoring Partnership network for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
The ability and motivation to make a genuine commitment to the mission and core values of MENTOR.
An appreciation for and understanding of state and federal legislative processes.
A willingness to travel approximately 50 percent of work time.

OTHER:

Salary is commensurate with experience.
No relocation available.
Review our benefits.

E-mail resumes to and salary history to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Director, Mentoring Support Services

SPECIAL FOCUS: Mentoring Related Support and Technical Assistance

SUMMARY: Help ensure high quality standards and practices in youth mentoring by providing support and technical assistance to mentoring programs, national organizations, and MENTOR's network of Mentoring Partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as an in-house expert on mentoring by providing technical assistance and expertise on how to start or enhance a safe and effective mentoring program. Research and respond to program related content inquiries as appropriate.
Develop and write content for mentoring materials including concept papers, training products, newsletter articles, grant proposals and other related materials.
Research and analyze mentoring program topics, develop summaries of findings and make recommendations as needed.
Work as a member of the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Demonstration Voucher Project team providing support and expertise as needed.
Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to mentoring programs and Mentoring Partnerships on all aspects of youth mentoring.
Manage all aspects of key projects including initial design/planning, monitoring progress, and ensuring completion within budget and timeline parameters.
Assist Vice President with the delivery of advisory services to national organizations and corporations interested in starting a multi-site mentoring program. Responsible for managing projects and taking the lead on several components within the implementation deliverable.
Support Vice President, Training and Technical Assistance on other special projects as requested.

SUPERVISION: Reports to Vice President, Training and Technical Assistance

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in education, youth development or other related field required. Minimum of five years relevant work and project management experience; prior work in youth mentoring required. Candidate must have expertise in developing and implementing quality mentoring programming. Exceptional writing, communication, and problem-solving skills required. Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment are a must. Prior training experience a plus. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment preferred. Some travel required. This position will be based at MENTOR Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

OTHER:

Salary is commensurate with experience. All candidates must include their current salary with their resume to be considered for this position.
No relocation available.
Review our benefits.

E-mail resumes to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Manager, MentorPRO

SUMMARY: This brand new position presents an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to put outstanding administrative and project management skills to use. You can facilitate the success of youth mentoring programs across the country by providing support on MentorPRO, a newly launched Web based evaluation and tracking tool for mentoring programs. This product, already enthusiastically received, was designed to help programs improve their success rate through better management of data, mentoring relationships and outcomes. Although this is not a technical position, ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of and demonstrated ease in learning and using new online applications, and in responding to user inquiries clearly and concisely.

SPECIAL FOCUS: MentorPRO is a Web based evaluation and tracking tool, designed to help mentoring programs track and access data to better manage their Programs, manage mentoring Relationships and evaluate Outcomes. This position provides administrative and program services support to Mentoring Partnerships and mentoring programs that use MentorPRO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes frequent and proactive communication with MentorPRO users to ensure they understand system benefits and requirements.
Provides ongoing support and responds to users' queries on all aspects of MentorPRO.
Manages the accounts and records of users to include updates, revisions, deactivation of program records and review of internal lists.
Maintains log and identifies trends in user feedback to support system upgrades and enhancements.
Assists in creating, editing and proofing correspondence, enrollment materials, web-based documents and related materials.
Assists the Director, MentorPRO with other daily administrative and support functions, including responding to telephone calls and requests; coordinating and producing mailings; sending and tracking invoices; and other general word processing, photocopying and faxing tasks.
In conjunction with NMI, identifies and develops additional opportunities for MentorPRO development and expansion.
Assists with other projects and tasks as requested.

SUPERVISION: Reports to Vice President, Online Services, National Mentoring Institute (NMI)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree preferred and 2-4 years administrative experience with progressively increasing responsibilities. Requires strong customer service orientation, excellent organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail, as well as outstanding oral and written communication skills. Must possess strong word processing, database management, editing and proofreading skills. Experience with Microsoft Office required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment, with strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with others. A motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects is essential.

OTHER:

Salary is commensurate with experience.
No relocation available.
Review our benefits.

E-mail resumes to and salary history to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Manager, Web Content

SUMMARY: Maintains and enhances the content of MENTOR’s Web site, www.mentoring.org. Analyzes, recommends, manages and generates site content. Working in conjunction with various departments, facilitates the posting of content that reinforces and helps achieve the mission of MENTOR and strategic position under the National Agenda for Action strategies. Understands Internet marketing combined with awareness of new technologies. This position will be responsible for managing all Web content as well as collaborating on site organization and navigation.

SPECIAL FOCUS: Online Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for day-to-day management of Web content using custom CMS. In conjunction with content managers, creates and maintains Web content, recommending ways to improve user experience; support Web audiences and suggests content directions to address their needs.
Develops and manages the editorial calendar for the homepage and other sections of the site.
Tracks and reports Web usage and strategies for expanded Web site offerings such as events, products and services, and suggest appropriate changes to promote traffic growth and interactivity.
Provides technical support for Mentoring Partnerships utilizing custom Content Management System.
Manages e-broadcast communications including distribution of messages, maintenance of database and communication with vendor.
Researches content and manages the design and distribution of e-newsletters; ensures that materials meet standards to present a consistent image.
Contributes to a strategic focus on functionality of the Web site working closely with Web Development Manager including the implementation of new technologies and trends. Advises senior staff of new opportunities and practices.
Assists Marketing Department in the development and implementation of marketing plans that increase awareness and use of Web site.
Creates and edits graphics to include banners, logos and widgets.
Assists with other projects and tasks as requested.

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Vice President, Products and Online Services

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related experience. Solid experience with Web project management with the drive to successfully bring an idea from inception to completion. Good knowledge of Web metrics and Web functionality. Ability to quickly adapt skills to the changing demands of Web users. Familiarity with HTML interface design, Web standards and graphic design. Good understanding of WAI and accessibility. Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator and Photoshop. Adept with several of the following: Quark; Dreamweaver; Fireworks; CSS for positioning; MoveableType; CMS platform implementation; Flash development; and Server-side applications (ASP/ PHP/.NET/SQL).

Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think creatively; strong organizational skills including timeliness and accuracy, ability to serve as a team participant and coordinate efforts across various departments; impeccable attention to detail and thorough follow up skills.

OTHER:

Salary is commensurate with experience.
No relocation available.
Review our benefits.

E-mail resumes to and salary history to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Project Coordinator, Voucher Demonstration Project

SPECIAL FOCUS: Voucher Demonstration Project

SUMMARY: For more than a decade, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership has been working to expand the world of quality mentoring. MENTOR is widely acknowledged as the nation's premier advocate and resource for the expansion of mentoring initiatives nationwide. MENTOR has been selected to run a service-delivery demonstration project for the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Mentoring for Children of Prisoners program. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing all administrative support to team members of the voucher demonstration project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates all meeting logistics and materials for internal and external meetings.
Coordinates training events (in-person, conference call and webinar), including planning logistics, tracking attendees, and producing and distributing materials to participants.
Assists with monitoring vendor relationships and assignments and processes vendor invoices and check requests.
Books travel and processes expense reports for team members.
Produces and mails materials to participating programs and families, including marketing materials, application materials, and acceptance packages; tracks distribution of materials.
Performs data entry regarding participating programs and families, inquiries, and responses.
Assists in creating, editing and proofing correspondence, conference materials, web-based documents and related materials.
Takes notes at team meetings and distributes to team members.
Assists with the production of reports, mailing lists, and the general retrieval of requested information from the voucher database.
Assists the Project Director and Project Manager with other daily clerical and support functions, including responding to telephone calls and requests; coordinating the project calendar; and other general word processing, photocopying and faxing tasks.
Assists with other projects and tasks as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION: Reports to Project Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree or BA (preferred) and 2-4 years experience with progressively increasing responsibilities. Very strong organizational, interpersonal and written communications skills and attention to detail required. Must be accustomed to working at a fast pace and juggling several priority assignments simultaneously. Must also possess strong word processing, database management, editing and proofing skills. Successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, be comfortable working with multiple managers, and have a proven ability to manage several projects at once.

Salary is commensurate with experience. All candidates must include their current salary with their resume to be considered for this position.
No relocation available.
Review our benefits.

E-mail resumes to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Accounting Assistant

SUMMARY: Primary responsibility is to perform voucher payment support for the Caregiver's Choice program, funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. As time permits, assist the accounting department with other functions listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Caregiver's Choice Program

Voucher Payment:

Review payment authorizations from project staff and verify that appropriate documentation has been received regarding payment amount, voucher ID reference, and mentoring program.
Prepare batches of payments for processing through MentorPRO Basic software and verify payment information.
Work with accounting staff to process drawdown requests.
Issue payout files and reports; transmit to payment system.
Monitor distribution of funds to ensure timely and secure payment.
Prepare list of outstanding checks at end of each month; follow up on returned payments.
Reconcile general ledger with MentorPRO Basic records.
Handle inquiries from mentoring programs and Caregiver's Choice staff about payment history and check status.

Other Functions

Cash Receipts:

Code cash receipt batches and enter into Sage MIP Fund Accounting software (MIP).
Print cash receipt reports and review for accuracy.

Credit Card Transactions:

Process credit card transactions and distribute reports to appropriate departments.

Accounts Payable:

Assist Project Manager, Finance in coding and reviewing check requests.
Enter batches into MIP.

SafetyNET:

Assist in coding of SafetyNET prepaid account transactions.
Generate monthly journal entry for prepaid account activity and input entry into MIP.
Reconcile prepaid and liability accounts balances to the SafetyNET database.

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Director of Finance. In addition, takes direction from Senior Vice President for Public Policy, who has oversight of the voucher payment system.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors or Associates Degree (at least two accounting courses), minimum 3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and either MIP (preferred) or another accounting software package.

E-mail resumes to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

Summer Internship, Marketing and Communications

SPECIAL FOCUS: Marketing and Communications

SUMMARY: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership is currently offering an unpaid summer internship. It will have a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but flexible days and hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with review of all mentoring partnership websites to check for and initiate hyperlinks to MENTOR website
Assist with review of 4200 local programs listed in MENTOR database, checking for hyperlinks
Assist with review of external websites
Assist with outreach to Congress re: hyperlinks
Review internal website editorial content, e-commerce order processing
General administrative

SUPERVISION: Reports to Vice President, Marketing and Communications

QUALIFICATIONS: Internet skills and proficiency with Microsoft Suite

E-mail resumes to hrresume@mentoring.org. Please allow several weeks before receiving a response. No faxes please.

MENTOR Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave
12 paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Life/LTD/STP/ADD coverage
403b employee contribution & employer match
Close to King Street Metro Station

Expressing an Interest

If you have an interest in working at MENTOR National Mentoring Partnership, but do not find a position that currently matches your skill set, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary history for consideration toward any future openings. If you are contacting us regarding a specific opportunity that may be listed above, please reference the position in the subject line of your message.

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