MOCHA Program Mentor at YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Pay Rate: $15/hour POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Program Director, serve as a Mentor for operations of MOCHA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Table at events. * Update weekly events. * Tabling at places e.g., Mason Square Health Center, shelters, etc. * Outreach to specified organizations. (Pick 1 or 2 organization a week). * Radio appearances, Jail Program and AISS. * Recruit at least 6 men a week. * This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): * Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. * Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. * Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. * Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience in mentoring. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand for long period of times; move around the work environment independently; communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone; and push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor for MOCHA operations, focusing on community outreach and recruitment. Responsibilities include tabling at events, making radio appearances, and recruiting at least six men per week.