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Bridge Mentoring

Coordinator

Full-Time: $20 – $25 / hour
The Bridge Mentoring Program connects students with volunteer mentors who provide personalized guidance and encouragement with educational and career planning.

We’re seeking someone who:
● Is passionate about supporting youth and strengthening the community
● Builds positive relationships with students, families, volunteers, schools, and community partners
● Has strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
● Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
● Is comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records
● Works independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Experience working with youth, volunteers, education, or nonprofit programs is preferred.

The successful candidate will:

● Support mentors and mentees through regular check-ins, coaching, and resource referrals
● Recruit, screen, onboard, and help train volunteer mentors
● Coordinate mentor-mentee matches and monitor the success of each partnership
● Plan and support workshops, group activities, and community events
● Build relationships with local schools and community organizations
● Maintain accurate program documentation, reports, and participant records
● Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and inquiries from participants and community partners
● Assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts

Why Join SOWMA?
● Make a meaningful impact in the lives of local students
● Join a mission-driven organization committed to educational success
● Work alongside a supportive, collaborative team

Position Details
● Full-time position
● Approximately 32-35 hours per week
● Hourly rate: $20.00-$25.00
● Successful completion of a CORI background check is required.

To apply click HERE

Site Coordinators

Site Coordinators (Part-Time)

$20 – $25 / hourly 3-6 hours/week. Late afternoons/early evenings

BROCKTON LOCATIONS

Help Create a Place Where Students Feel Seen, Supported, and Encouraged

We support students and families experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating welcoming spaces where young people can build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and experience a sense of belonging.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and community-minded Site Coordinators to help lead our Brockton-area tutoring sites.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about educational equity and committed to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Successful candidates will bring:

· Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

· Compassion, reliability, and professionalism

· The ability to create welcoming and inclusive environments

· Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

· Comfort working independently in a dynamic environment

· A genuine interest in youth development, mentorship, service, or community engagement

Experience in tutoring, mentoring, education, after-school programs, social services, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work is helpful, but candidates with transferable experience and a strong connection to the mission are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Foster a Welcoming, Supportive Environment

· Help create consistency and a sense of belonging for students through positive relationship-building and dependable presence

· Welcome students and tutors at the start of each session and help cultivate a positive site culture

Support Students, Tutors, and Families

· Build positive relationships with students, families, tutors, and community partners

· Support tutors with guidance, communication, and encouragement as they work with students

· Use relationship-centered approaches to support student engagement and behavior

· Communicate clearly and professionally with families, volunteers, and program staff

Coordinate Site Operations

· Lead assigned tutoring site(s) during scheduled tutoring sessions, including site set-up and clean-up

· Ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and in alignment with program expectations and policies

· Maintain attendance records and complete required documentation in a timely manner

· Participate in quarterly trainings, meetings, and occasional program events

Position Details

· Part-time, nonexempt position

· Approximately 3–6 hours per week

· Late afternoon/evening availability required; hours vary by site

· Occasional evening or weekend trainings/events

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Successful completion of CORI & SORI background check

· Successful completion of SOWMA’s Siter Coordinator Training

While not required, the following experiences and skills are highly valued:

Experience working with students, families, or communities impacted by homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or other barriers to educational success
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, education, after-school programs, youth development, social services, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work
Familiarity with immigrant communities served by SOWMA and a commitment to building culturally responsive, trust-based relationships with students and families
Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese

Send resume to [email protected]