Friends - Tacoma is looking for passionate, committed, professional mentors (who we call Friends) to support our mission. We impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles, through relationships with trained full-time professional mentors—12+ years—no matter what. Eligible candidates will be fierce advocates for children that come into contact with the foster care system, and will be equally effective in working with parents and caregivers to achieve their hopes and dreams. 

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children who need it most? 

We will hire an extraordinary individual who has knowledge of Tacoma and Pierce County and is looking to develop intensive, long-term, trusting relationships with children in our innovative program. Our current objective is hiring a Mentor to guide a cohort of male youth. A Friend will work with eight (8) children and will:

• Set positive expectations
• Nurture and promote the child’s individual strengths, talents, and abilities
• Help assure physical and emotional well-being
• Teach life and academic skills
• Provide enrichment activities
• Model responsible behavior
• Simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner

Friends spend approximately four (4) hours per week with each child and will report directly to the Program Director.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree or associate degree* (*with two-plus years of professional experience)
• Significant experience working with youth who face obstacles
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the child welfare system  
• Cultural competency and experience with trauma-informed care
• Experience with utilizing social and emotional learning curricula
• Superior scheduling and time management skills
• Data entry and database management skills

What you'll experience:

• You’ll start on the ground floor of a small nonprofit, then grow with us.
• You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive national network, with a proven, evidence-based mentoring model.
• You’ll have new challenges daily. We commit to supporting you in every way, helping you serve our kids, and keeping your batteries charged.
• You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative workplace, where work-life balance is respected.
• Most of all, you’ll play a critical role in helping Tacoma’s children facing great barriers change the trajectories of their lives!

Work hours are flexible and will vary depending on the needs of the youth. Friends must provide their own child-safe vehicle and insurance; we reimburse for mileage. 

If you are this amazing person, here’s what we have to offer:

Position Details

Salary: $50K

Comprehensive Benefits Package including healthcare, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k)

Intrigued? Want to know more? To learn more about the position’s responsibilities and qualifications, see below:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Core Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and sustain a long term, caring, trusting, and accepting relationship with each child
• Spend time with children, one-on-one and in the classroom
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs
• Teach life skills and healthy habits to contribute both to basic development and learning, and to contribute to building positive self-esteem
• Develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child to help develop positive self-esteem and experience growing confidence
• Provide enrichment resources and activities which include opportunities for cultural awareness, diversity, and community service
• Contribute to children acquiring behavioral management skills, tolerance, respect for others, courtesies, and compassion
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with teachers, administrators, and others involved in each child’s life
• Work closely and assess parent’s needs and link families and children to community resources as appropriate
• Reinforce basic academic skills and learning
• Model and promote good problem solving and decision-making skills to children and families
• Participate in the programming and resources available through the organization, effectively utilizing program resources to meet the needs of each child and their families;
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines
• Complete, distribute and collect time summaries, activity journals, short term plans, expense reports, and evaluation materials accurately and in a timely manner
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, staff functions, and training
• Provide information and support to the development team and related activities as needed
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social-emotional supports for the family
• Fulfill other responsibilities as required

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to children and to develop and sustain trusting, supportive relationships with them
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings to help them learn and grow
• Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with children, parents, teachers, and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate appropriately within the workplace
• Ability to use creativity and initiative in planning activities to continually develop children
• Ability to work independently in diverse environments with limited supervision
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively exercising appropriate discretion and judgment
• Ability to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of each child
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time
• Ability to handle high mobility and driving demands safely and with good judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, proficiency with e-mail systems, familiarity with MS Outlook and Teams (or other database applications)
• Ability to exercise good judgment independently, in various situations and environments, and under varying levels of stress

Additional Job Requirements:

• Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Working Hours:

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, non-exempt position. Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional and include late afternoon and evening work. We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the uniqueness of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. Each Friend is expected to exercise appropriate discretion in this regard. The Program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school, for an average of four hours each week (although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established Program guidelines).

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associates degree required, plus two to three years of professional experience working with children. Mentoring experience with children and understanding of the child welfare system preferred.

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices, and to working toward racial equity. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12 ½ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about this job and Friends of the Children - Tacoma, please visit our website at https://friendstacoma.org

Friends of the Children is a nonprofit that is impacting generational change by empowering youth through relationships with professional mentors. We do this by providing children facing the most obstacles with a long-term, paid, professional mentor, who we call a “Friend,” from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years – no matter what. We are currently seeking an extraordinary professional to embark on a new career journey as a Friend at our Detroit location.  

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. As a Friend you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and practices. Do you want to help urban, rural, and Indigenous youth discover their limitless potential, by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities?  If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

We are currently seeking a mentor for our Childhood program (kindergarten to 5th Grade) to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child.  For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strength, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

•  Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
•  Spend time with children, one-on-one.
•  Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family. 
•  Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
•  Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
•  Deepen connections for youth through incorporating specific cultural knowledge in programming.
•  Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural identity development.
•  Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
•  Reinforce basic academic skills.
•  Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).
•  Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines. 
•  Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
•  Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
•  Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
•  Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities.
•  Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities.
•  Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• 2 or 4-year degree
• Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

 Preferred Experience, and Abilities:

• English language skills, including reading and writing preferred.

We have a four(4) step interview process that includes: 1-A phone screening from HR, 2-An interview with our Program Director(PD) and Program Manager(PM), 3- A panel interview to include the Executive Director and a staff person from our National office and 4- An observation with you and one of the children in our program engaging in a fun activity, which you will select from some options shared by our PD.  A full background screen including a drug test will be performed. 

Salary Range: $55,120 Annually

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long-term disability. 401k with 3% match.

Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Due to the nature of a Professional Mentors role, the work hours are non-traditional, and include late afternoon, evening, and weekend work. We recognize that each Professional Mentors daily work schedule will vary due to the uniqueness of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. Each 

Professional Mentor is expected to exercise appropriate discretion in this regard. The Program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school on both weekday and weekends, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established Program guidelines. Our Program team alternates between two schedules throughout the year. 

School Year Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 11AM-7PM 

Summer Schedule: Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: Detroit

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be the Professional Mentor for Friends of the Children-Detroit!

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, hair texture or style, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caste, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Friends of the Children's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

To learn more about Friends of the Children-Detroit go to: https://friendsdetroit.org/

To apply please click the link below:

https://friendsofthechildren-national.hiringthing.com/job/868090/professional-mentor-friend

Basic Function:

We are currently seeking a mentor to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting, supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.     

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that can include afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).  Your 40-hour/week schedule has flexability dependant on personal needs and the needs of the caregivers/youth.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.  Current spending budget includes $50/month to be spent on youth activites/needs.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities (mileage reembursement).
• Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities. Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• 2 or 4-year degree
•   Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional, and may include late afternoon, evening, and weekend work.  

• We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the unusual nature of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. 
• The program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school and/or daycare, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established program guidelines.
• Friends must be comfortable actively engaging in activities with youth in community settings such as parks, libraries, and schools.

As part of Friends’ work with youth, they are required to transport children in their personal vehicles as required for mentoring activities. Children’s car seats and mileage reimbursements are provided. Friends are required to maintain a current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

Friends of the Children – Colorado cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k) retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Salary Range

• $46,000 - $50,000 annually  

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Closing: When filled

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor at Friends of the Children - Colorado! 

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children - Colorado click here!

Basic Function:

We are currently seeking a mentor to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting, supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.     

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that can include afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).  Your 40-hour/week schedule has flexability dependant on personal needs and the needs of the caregivers/youth.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.  Current spending budget includes $50/month to be spent on youth activites/needs.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities (mileage reembursement).
• Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities. Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• 2 or 4-year degree
•   Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional, and may include late afternoon, evening, and weekend work.  

• We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the unusual nature of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. 
• The program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school and/or daycare, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established program guidelines.
• Friends must be comfortable actively engaging in activities with youth in community settings such as parks, libraries, and schools.

As part of Friends’ work with youth, they are required to transport children in their personal vehicles as required for mentoring activities. Children’s car seats and mileage reimbursements are provided. Friends are required to maintain a current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

Friends of the Children – Colorado cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k) retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Salary Range

• $52,000 - $55,000 annually  

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Closing: When filled

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor at Friends of the Children - Colorado! 

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to:   https://friendscolorado.org//about

Friends of the Children – Eastern Idaho is hiring a full-time Professional Mentor, who we call a "Friend", to build long-term, life-changing relationships with children and families in our rural communities. Do you want to help urban, rural, and Indigenous youth discover their limitless potential by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities?  If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

Friends of the Children is a national nonprofit with 30+ years of proven impact. Our model pairs children facing the most obstacles with a paid, professional mentor from early childhood through high school graduation - 12+ years, no matter what. Our Eastern Idaho chapter launched in 2024 and serves children where they live, learn, and grow. 

Basic Function / Position Objective:

We are currently seeking a mentor for our childhood program (kindergarten to 5th Grade) to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. A Friend will build consistent, trusting relationships through one-on-one time in schools, homes, and community settings, while partnering closely with caregivers, educators, and community partners.

This is a full-time, relationship-centered role that requires flexibility, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to long-term work with children and families. The position reports to the Program Director.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and sustain long-term, trusting relationships with each child 
• Spend regular time with each child, one-on-one, in the child's home, school, and community
• Partner with caregivers to support social, emotional, academic, and developmental goals
• Plan and facilitate enrichment activities that support skill-building and identity development
• Advocate consistently for children across environments
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry
• Support group activities, events, and occasional fundraising efforts
• Safely transport children in a personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends (typical working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off). 

This role is a strong fit if you:

• Believe in the potential of children and value long-term, relationship-based work
• Are comfortable working in rural, close-knit communities
• Will tailor your approach to meet the needs of the communities served
• Are adaptable, resourceful, and able to work independently while remaining team-oriented
• Can balance direct youth work with administrative responsibilities
• Value data, reflection, and continuous learning

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience and Abilities:
(We are looking for individuals with the right skills and a growth mindset. Even if you don't meet every single "preferred" qualification, please consider applying)

• 2 or 4-year degree
  • Alternatively, at least seven years' progressive experience working with children and families will be considered in lieu of a college degree
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to transport children
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule aligned with the needs of children and families
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is advantageous
• Knowledge of Shoshone and/or Bannock languages is a plus

SALARY RANGE:

• $19.23/hourly-$21.63/hourly (approximately $40k-$45k annually)  

BENEFITS

• 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 80 hour sick leave annually
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• 401k with 3% match
• Ongoing professional development and training

Offices will be located in American Falls, Pocatello and Fort Hall

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor for Eastern Idaho at Friends of the Children!

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to www.friendseasternidaho.org

Basic Function:

A Friend works intensively with eight (8) children and their families as a positive adult role model to develop a caring, trusting and sustained relationship with the whole family.  A Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote their strengths, talents and abilities; help assure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior.  A Friend will fully document activities and participate in an ongoing evaluation process.  Friends will work primarily one-on-one with their children, and link and support their families to resources as appropriate.  A Friend must also know, understand, honor and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, principles and policies, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Core Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and sustain a long term, caring, trusting and accepting relationship with each child and their families;
• Spend time with children, one-on-one and in the classroom;
• Develop, maintain and follow a Roadmap or Transition Plan for each child;
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities and needs;
• Teach life skills and healthy habits to contribute both to basic development and learning, and to contribute to building positive self-esteem;
• Develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child to help develop positive self-esteem and experience growing confidence;
• Provide enrichment resources and activities which include opportunities for cultural awareness, diversity and community service;
• Contribute to children acquiring behavioral management skills, tolerance, respect for others, courtesies and compassion;
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers and others involved in each child’s life;
• Work closely with teachers to support each child’s academic journey;
• Reinforce basic academic skills and learning;
• Model and promote good problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Participate in the programming and resources available through the organization, effectively utilizing program resources to meet the needs of each child;
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines;
• Complete and distribute enrollment forms, activity journals, monthly and quarterly reports, expense reports and evaluation materials accurately and in a timely manner;
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and staff functions;
• Provide information and support to development team and related activities as needed;
• Develop positive relationships with caregivers and engage them in their child’s development;
• Link children and families to resources, as appropriate;
• Work closely with your supervisor and program team to assess parent’s needs, develop family goals, and link families and children to community resources as appropriate;
• Support caregivers in the home with positive role modeling, creating structure and discipline for their children;
• Fulfill other responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to children and to develop and sustain trusting, supportive relationships with them;
• Strong interpersonal skills; 
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings to help them learn and grow;
• Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with children, caregivers, teachers and community members;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate appropriately within the workplace;
• Ability to use creativity and initiative in planning activities to continually develop children;
• Ability to work independently in diverse environments with limited supervision;
• Ability to work as a team player;
• Ability to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of each child;
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time;
• Ability to handle high mobility and driving demands safely and with good judgment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills;
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, proficiency with e-mail systems, familiarity with MS Outlook, and ETO (or other database applications);
• Ability to exercise good judgment independently, in various situations and environments, and under varying levels of stress.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance;
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification;
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities;

Working Hours:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.  Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours may include late afternoon and evening work.  We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule may vary due to the uniqueness of the role and the needs of the individual children being served.  Each Friend is expected to exercise appropriate discretion in this regard.  The Program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established Program guidelines.  

Education and Experience Required:

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus two to three years’ experience working/volunteering with children.  Mentoring experience with children and understanding of the child welfare system preferred.

BENEFITS

Friends LA cares about our employees as whole people. We offer a generous vacation and sick leave policy, quarterly reset days, 12 paid holidays, summer half days, a summer recess the first week of July, and an annual winter recess during the last week of December. Employees are eligible for medical benefits (including vision and dental), 401k retirement plan, EAP, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, Flexible Spending Accounts, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Friends of the Children – Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices, and to working toward racial equity. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. While we prioritize hiring applicants with lived experience, Friends of the Children – Los Angeles hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Note: Friends LA requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees. As of March 1, 2022, we will be expanding our in-person vaccination requirement to include booster shots. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.

What You'll Do

As a Professional Mentor, you will work with eight children, providing each child with consistent, one-on-one time every week. You will build long-term, trusting relationships with the children and their families. You will help each child develop skills for managing emotions, navigating school and relationships, and building confidence in who they are becoming.

Your Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 · Provide a minimum of four hours per week of individualized mentorship to each assigned youth (caseload of eight), primarily through one-on-one engagement during and outside of school hours.

· Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with families; communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to support student growth and well-being.

· Collaborate with teachers, school personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to each child’s academic and personal success.

· Assess individual strengths and areas for growth; set measurable, strengths-based goals with each child and provide consistent guidance toward goal achievement.

· Plan and facilitate enrichment activities and experiential learning opportunities that foster skill development, confidence, and exploration of interests.

· Maintain accurate documentation of youth engagement and progress

· Participate in weekly team meetings, professional development trainings, and staff events.

· Safely transport youth to and from program-related activities using a personal vehicle, in compliance with organizational safety guidelines. Your Schedule

Physical Requirements

· Work occurs in school, community, and outdoor environments and may involve engaging with youth in recreational activities.

· Ability to work effectively in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions

What We're Looking For

• Required: Associate degree, Bachelor's degree preferred; Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

• Required: At least two years of experience working or volunteering with children. Experience with children in under-resourced communities is preferred.

• Required: Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of adequate automobile insurance coverage.

• Required: Ability to transport youth in a personal vehicle for mentoring activities within approximately 25 miles of the Friends Chicago office (mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate).

• Required: Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, child abuse registry checks, and driving record review

• Required: Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.

We are looking for people who:

· Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, including actively engaging in training and feedback.

· Is prepared to make a minimum three-year commitment, recognizing that consistency and long-term relationships are central to our mentoring model.

· Works effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

· Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively.

· Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

· Able to manage multiple priorities and use sound judgment in dynamic situations.

· Maintains a positive attitude, resilience, and a sense of humor, with the ability to remain grounded in challenging circumstances. 

Training and Professional Development

· We provide comprehensive training in trauma-informed practices, child development, emotional regulation, and the specific tools and frameworks utilized within our program. Success in this role requires a genuine willingness to actively engage in training, ask thoughtful questions, apply new learning in practice, and bring authenticity, self-awareness, and commitment to working with youth and families.

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive benefits are available, including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 12 days of paid sick time per year. We also offer a 401K Program with employer matching up to 4% after the initial 90 days of employment.

This is a full-time exempt position with non-traditional hours. Your work week runs Tuesday through Saturday (Sundays and Mondays off).

• School Year Schedule: Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday: Flexible scheduling with an eight-hour shift

• Summer Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $57,717 Annually

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Friends of the Children - Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. These values align with the Indigenous extended kinship model and worldview that children are sacred.  As a Friend, you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and culturally-informed practices. Do you want to help urban, rural, and Indigenous youth discover their limitless potential by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities?  If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you!

Basic Function/Position Objective:

We are currently seeking a mentor for our Childhood program (kindergarten to 5th Grade) to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Deepen connections for youth through incorporating specific cultural knowledge in programming.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities.
• Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities. Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

BENEFITS:

3 weeks paid vacation; 3  floating holidays; 12 mental health days; comprehensive health, dental, vision (employee premiums paid at 100%);  short-term disability; LIFE Insurance,  SIMPLE IRA with 3% match.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL:

Professional

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be considered in          lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

REPORT TO:

Program Director

Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor at Friends of the Children – Eastern Montana! Offices are located in Billings.

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne                

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to:  https://friendseasternmt.org/  

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. As a Friend, you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and culturally-informed practices that support positive identity. Do you want to help youth discover their limitless potential by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities? If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

We are currently seeking a mentor to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting, supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child. 
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social-emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Deepen connections for youth through incorporating specific cultural knowledge and interventions in  programming.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a consistent 40-hour schedule with the flexibility to shape your week, including some evenings or weekends to best support our youth and families.
• Maintain youth activity spending within budgetary guidelines.
• Document daily activity journals, weekly schedules, youth activity expense details, and evaluation materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and staff functions.
• Maintain current driver's license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Transport children in a personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities.
• Provide information and support to the executive team on related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following: Education, Experience, and Abilities

• 4-year degree in education, psychology, social work, child development, child and family studies (or similar), OR at least three years of progressive experience working with children and families, will be considered in lieu of a college degree
• First Aid/CPR certification required; employer-provided training included.
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate.
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Demonstrated ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing and interweaving this knowledge in all aspects of the work. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Salary Range:

•  $22.00/hourly-$26.00/hourly (approximately $45k-$54k)  

Benefits:

• Three weeks paid vacation.
• 80 hours of sick time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Employer pays 100% of employee premiums for health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; dependent premiums are partially covered.
• 401(k) with a 3% match.

Reports To: 

• Program Director 

Location:

• La Grande (Union County)

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be the Professional Mentor for Eastern Oregon at Friends of the Children!

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children, go to: Friends of the Children Eastern Oregon

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN VALUES 

Our values guide us to achieve our mission. Each value applies not only to our youth, Friends, and program teams, but also applies to all Friends of the Children employees, volunteers, and partners. We use our values to make informed decisions; to hire, coach, and manage; and most importantly, we use our values to change the way the world treats and views our most vulnerable youth. 

PUT CHILDREN FIRST 

We intentionally serve youth who are facing the greatest obstacles. To help our youth discover their limitless potential, we foster their internal resiliency. We listen to our youth and base decisions on each youth's needs and dreams. We prioritize self-care so that we bring our best selves to our work and focus on our youth. 

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS ON LOVE 

We nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love and acceptance. Our practice is rooted in the wisdom of communities, tailoring support to honor each youth’s unique identity and shared heritage. We don’t give up easily and take a no matter what approach to our work. We intentionally develop collaborative relationships over time with trust, empathy and healthy communication. We build community through one-on-one connections that are authentic, respectful, and meaningful. 

COMMIT TO EMPOWERMENT 

We leverage personal strengths to take ownership of our futures. We build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities. We consistently inspire possibility through empathy, hard work, and fun. We model all of this for our youth, families and each other. 

PURSUE GOALS RELENTLESSLY 

We celebrate all achievements, big and small. We are disciplined in our commitment to goals, while innovative in how we reach them. We believe that the definition of success requires intentional reflection and adjustment over time. We work together and hold ourselves accountable with data to achieve short and long-term outcomes. 

 UNLOCK ALL POTENTIAL 

We believe everyone deserves the chance to reach their full potential, because where you start shouldn’t decide how far you go. We advocate to ensure every child, regardless of historical and present challenges, has the resources, support, and voice needed to thrive. We amplify and listen to the hopes and dreams of the children, families, and communities we serve. We harness different perspectives to overcome barriers and drive measurable change for every child. Together, we work to challenge and remove obstacles so potential isn’t limited by any circumstance. 

All employees are expected to perform their roles in alignment with our values and to commit to create a sense of belonging for themselves, our colleagues and the children and families we serve.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled, relational Youth Engagement Specialist who is excited to join our team, support mentors and walk alongside the youth and families we serve! If you love to create community, build on the strengths and develop growth areas with incredible youth, this is the job for you! We need you to thrive in an ever-changing environment, live, walk and talk equity and have a commitment to personal and professional growth for yourself and the team. Sound good? We think so! 

Basic Function: 

As Youth Engagement Specialist, your primary responsibility is to build relationships with all youth, families, and staff across the program team, and create continuity and intentionality of service for youth they are assigned. You will be assigned to specific youth or mentors, joining them on 3-4 outings per week to observe mentors in their role and build relationships with youth. You will serve as a conduit between the youth and the Program Team, supporting youth in elevating their voice and ideas into group activities and spaces. When Friends go on vacation or leave the organization, you will support youth on those rosters in a 1:1 capacity, serving as a positive adult role model to develop a caring, trusting, and sustained relationship with each youth. You will participate in all Team meetings, planning group activities, leading group activities, supporting or engaging in all group spaces or events.  

Core Job Accountabilities: 

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, trusting and accepting relationship with youth across their assigned youth and mentors. 
• Step in to provide consistent service to youth during vacation, extended leave or when Friends transition out of the organization.
• Spend time each week with youth and mentors in the community or at the Friends Ranch. 
• Build awareness of each Roadmap Goal Plan or Transition Plan for each youth across their assigned group.     
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each youth’s strengths, talents, abilities and needs when serving as an interim mentor.  
• Work with the Program Director and Education Program Specialist to create youth centered activities that support youth spark, goals and build a sense of belonging.  
• Teach and model life skills and healthy habits to contribute both to basic development and learning, and to contribute to building positive self-esteem across all youth 
• Provide enrichment resources and activities which include opportunities for cultural awareness, diversity, and community service for youth across the organization
• Contribute to youth acquiring behavioral management skills, tolerance, respect for others, courtesy and compassion
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers and others involved in a youth’s life
• Reinforce basic academic skills and learning
• Model and promote good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Contribute to the vision, planning and implementation of group activities with the Program Team. Share resources available through the organization, effectively utilizing program resources to meet the needs of each youth 
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines
• Attend and actively participate in Admin team meetings 
• Provide information and support to Development team and related activities as needed
• Fulfill other responsibilities as required 

Essential Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to relate to youth and to develop and sustain trusting, supportive relationships with them 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth in varied capacities and settings to help them learn and grow 
• Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with caregivers, teachers, and community member
• Ability to develop working knowledge of community, systems, and resources of the Central Oregon region
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate appropriately within the workplace 
• Ability to work independently in diverse environments with limited supervision 
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively exercising appropriate discretion and judgment 
• Ability to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of youth 
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time 
• Ability to be physically mobile and meet vehicle driving demands safely while exercising good judgment 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, proficiency with e-mail systems, familiarity with MS Office 
• Ability to exercise good judgment independently, in various situations and environments, and under varying levels of stress
• Understanding, awareness and demonstrated commitment to equity and a willingness to learn more
• Ability to maintain boundaries and life balance while still completing work expectations and accountabilities to ensure sustainability and longevity for the youth we serve.  

Education and Experience Required: 

Associates degree and one year of experience working or volunteering with youth, or three years of direct experience in lieu of degree. Lived experience will be considered. Experience with youth who have experienced trauma is preferred. Program Planning experience preferred. Bilingual/b cultural candidates >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249513332 BCX0"> preferred. Candidates with >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249513332 BCX0"> knowledge of systems that youth encounter preferred.  

Additional Job Requirements: 

• Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification 
• Transport youth in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities (we reimburse for mileage)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check 

Working Hours: 

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Work hours are generally 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday - Friday; flexibility is essential. Due to the nature of our role, the work hours are somewhat nontraditional and include late afternoon and evening work. We recognize that the daily work schedule will vary due to the uniqueness of the role and the needs. During the school year, the general work week is Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday as days off. During the summer, and for spring and winter breaks, there is an option to work a standard Monday through Friday work week. 

Friends of the Children - Central Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friend of the Children - Central Oregon provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants.  Friends of the Children - Central Oregon hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

Basic Function:

A Friend works intensively with eight (8) children as a positive adult role model to develop a caring, trusting and sustained relationship with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote their strengths, talents and abilities; help assure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in an ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with their children while empowering their parents to advocate for their children through an ongoing, respectful, and strengths-based partnership. A Friend must also know, understand, honor and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, principles and policies, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Core Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and sustain a long term, caring, trusting and accepting relationship with each child;
• Spend time with or on behalf of the child one-on-one in the classroom and in the community;
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/caregivers, extended family, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life; advocating for youth and empowering youth to advocate for themselves;
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family, and links to appropriate community resources;
• Teach life skills and healthy habits to contribute both to basic development and learning, and to contribute to building positive self-esteem, behavioral management skills, tolerance, respect for others, courtesies and compassion;
• Develop realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities and needs;
• Provide enrichment resources and activities which include opportunities for cultural awareness, diversity and community service;
• Reinforce basic academic skills and learning;
• Model and promote good problem solving and decision-making skills to children and families;
• Participate in the programming and resources available through the organization, effectively utilizing program resources to meet the needs of each child and their families;
• Maintain spending within allocated youth budget;
• Complete, distribute and collect time summaries, activity journals, short term plans, expense reports and evaluation materials accurately and in a timely manner;
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, staff functions, and trainings;
• Provide information and support to development team and related activities as needed;
• Fulfill other responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain trusting supportive relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life;
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings to help them learn and grow;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate appropriately within the workplace;
• Ability to use creativity and initiative in planning activities to continually develop children;
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively, exercising appropriate discretion and judgment, and under varying levels of stress;
• Ability to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of each child;
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time;
• Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to have empathy and a learning posture toward different backgrounds including, but not limited to, culture, race, gender, and religion;
• Ability to adapt personal experience and skills;
• Ability to handle high mobility and driving demands safely and with good judgement;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, professional demeanor, and sound judgment;
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, proficiency with e-mail systems, familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Access (or other database applications);

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position in a hybrid work environment.

Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional, and include late afternoon and evening work. The general workweek is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend events.

• We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the uniqueness of the role and the needs of the individual children being served.
• The Program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school and/or daycare, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established Program guidelines.
• Must be comfortable actively engaging in activities with youth in community settings such as parks, libraries, and schools.

As part of your work with youth, you will transport children in your personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities.

• Driving will take place throughout East Los Angeles;
• You are required to maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance;
• You will be reimbursed for mileage related to youth transportation.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus 2-4 years’ experience working/volunteering with youth in a social service setting or with families impacted by systemic injustice and chronic trauma.

Alternatively associate’s degree required, plus 4-6 years’ experience working/volunteering with youth in a social service setting or with families impacted by systemic injustice and chronic trauma.

Mentoring experience with children and families impacted by the child welfare system.

Benefits:

Friends LA cares about our employees as whole people. We offer a generous vacation and sick leave policy, quarterly reset days, 12 paid holidays, summer half days, and an annual winter recess during the last week of December. Employees are eligible for medical benefits (including vision and dental), 401k retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Friends of the Children – Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices, and to working toward racial equity. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. While we prioritize hiring applicants with lived experience, Friends of the Children – Los Angeles hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Note: Friends LA requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees. As of March 1, 2022, we will be expanding our in-person vaccination requirement to include booster shots. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.

Our mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what. Unlike other programs, we exclusively focus on children who are also facing many systemic obstacles for whom short-term solutions and single-programmatic solutions will not work. Throughout the 12+ years in the program, our team supports youth to set and accomplish academic and developmental goals, while consistently supporting each youth through the unique challenges they face. Over the long-term, our goals ensure that youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education, employment, or military service, steer clear of the juvenile justice system, set positive life goals, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Ultimately, our trauma-informed approach supports youth to develop skills for self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of generational poverty so they will thrive as mentally and physically healthy, empowered members of society.

Essential responsibilities:

 As a Friend, you will:

• Support a roster of eight (8) youth
• Spend four (4) hours each week supporting each of the youth on your roster
  • Two hours each week in school
  • Two hours each week in the community
• Manage and coordinate schedules with your youths’ caregivers and teachers
• Manage allocated monthly budget for each youth
• Maintain your Outlook calendar to reflect your schedule and location accurately.
• Document touchpoints and activities with your youth and their families, teachers, and others accurately and timely in our data system, including
  • Weekly outings
  • Annual assessments
  • Quarterly reports
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that
  • Is Tuesday through Saturday (with Sundays and Mondays off)  
  • Includes afternoons and evenings (typically from 9:00/10:00 a.m. to 6:00/7:00 p.m.)
• Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings
  • 1:1 with your Program Manager
  • Team meetings
  • All Staff meetings
  • Workgroups
• Transport youth in your personal vehicle with mileage reimbursed
• Collaborate with your Program Manager and the Programming & Wellness Manager to provide wrap around support for your youth and their families
• Participate in and support special activities and fundraising events
• Fulfil other responsibilities as requested

To be successful in mentoring youth, you will:

• Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens in your work
• Spend time with your roster, one-on-one and in group activity settings
• Set and accomplish short-term academic and developmental goals for your roster Support academic skill development to ensure your youth are at grade level
• Assist with systems navigation to remove barriers to access for your youth and their families
• Utilize data to inform your work with your youth and families
• Nurture emotional intelligence, resilience, and coping strategies and  help youth develop healthy lifestyle choices through workshops and activities designed to encourage physical activity, nutrition education, and mental wellness practices
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life

Qualifications:

• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years
• Bilingual Spanish or Chuukese preferred but not required
• Have a safe and reliable vehicle for driving to various work locations and transporting youth
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Technical skills that include ability to utilize a computer, MS Outlook email and calendar, smart phone, and the ability to learn and adapt to other various types of web-based platforms for expense reporting, time tracking for payroll, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Salary Range:

Full-time, non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $26.44

Benefits:

The benefit package is comprehensive and includes the following:

• Medical, dental, EAP, and vision coverage paid 100% for the employee by the organization; 25% of the premium for dependents is paid for by the organization
• 401k plan with matching of up to 2.5%
• Long-term Disability, Life, and ADD coverage paid 100% for the employee by the organization

Plus a robust paid time off package that includes the following annually (prorated based on start date):

• 120 hours vacation (with progressive increases based on longevity)
• 80 hours sick
• 10 paid holidays
• 6 mental health days
• Paid time off for the work days that occur during our closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Professional Level:

Professional

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of an Associate’s degree

Minimum of three years working with children 

Location:

Vancouver, Washington

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

 To learn more about Friends of the Children go to: https://friendsswwa.org/

Basic Function:

We are currently seeking a mentor to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting, supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.     

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that can include afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).  Your 40-hour/week schedule has flexability dependant on personal needs and the needs of the caregivers/youth.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.  Current spending budget includes $50/month to be spent on youth activites/needs.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities (mileage reembursement).
• Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities. Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• 2 or 4-year degree
•   Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional, and may include late afternoon, evening, and weekend work.  

• We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the unusual nature of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. 
• The program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school and/or daycare, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established program guidelines.
• Friends must be comfortable actively engaging in activities with youth in community settings such as parks, libraries, and schools.

As part of Friends’ work with youth, they are required to transport children in their personal vehicles as required for mentoring activities. Children’s car seats and mileage reimbursements are provided. Friends are required to maintain a current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

Friends of the Children – Colorado cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k) retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Salary Range

• $46,000 - $50,000 annually  

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Closing: When filled

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor at Friends of the Children - Colorado! 

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children - Colorado click here!

Basic Function:

We are currently seeking a mentor to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strengths, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting, supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.     

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  
• Spend time with children, one-on-one.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that can include afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).  Your 40-hour/week schedule has flexability dependant on personal needs and the needs of the caregivers/youth.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.  Current spending budget includes $50/month to be spent on youth activites/needs.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities (mileage reembursement).
• Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities. Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• 2 or 4-year degree
•   Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional, and may include late afternoon, evening, and weekend work.  

• We recognize that each Friend’s daily work schedule will vary due to the unusual nature of the role and the needs of the individual children being served. 
• The program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school and/or daycare, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established program guidelines.
• Friends must be comfortable actively engaging in activities with youth in community settings such as parks, libraries, and schools.

As part of Friends’ work with youth, they are required to transport children in their personal vehicles as required for mentoring activities. Children’s car seats and mileage reimbursements are provided. Friends are required to maintain a current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.

Benefits

Friends of the Children – Colorado cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k) retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Salary Range

• $52,000 - $55,000 annually  

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Closing: When filled

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be a Professional Mentor at Friends of the Children - Colorado! 

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to:   https://friendscolorado.org//about

Friends of the Children is a nonprofit that is impacting generational change by empowering youth through relationships with professional mentors. We do this by providing children facing the most obstacles with a long-term, paid, professional mentor, who we call a “Friend,” from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years – no matter what. We are currently seeking extraordinary professionals to embark on a new career journey as a Friend at our Pine Ridge location. 

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. As a Friend you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and practices. Do you want to help urban, rural, and Indigenous youth discover their limitless potential, by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities?  If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

We are currently seeking mentors for our Childhood program (kindergarten to 5th Grade) to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary children and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child.  For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strength, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·       Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.  

·       Spend time with children, one-on-one.

·       Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.

·       Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.

·       Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.

·       Deepen connections for youth through incorporating specific cultural knowledge in programming.

·       Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural identity development.

·       Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.

·       Reinforce basic academic skills.

·       Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends (normal working days are Tuesday through Saturday with Sundays and Mondays off).

·       Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.

·       Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluation materials accurately and in a timely manner.

·       Attend and actively participate in team meetings and staff functions.

·       Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

·       Transport children in a personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities.

·       Provide information and support to the development and executive team on related activities.

·       Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

The ideal candidate will have the following Education, Experience, and Abilities:

·       2 or 4-year degree

·       Alternatively, at least seven years’ progressive experience working with children and families will be  considered in lieu of a college degree

·       Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.

·       Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate

·       Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success

·       Strong interpersonal skills

·       Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings

·       Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life

·       Ability to work independently and as a team player

·       Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively

·       Strong written and verbal communications skills

·       Strong organizational and time management skills

·       A sense of humor is a plus

Salary Range:

·       $45,000 annually

Benefits:

·       3 weeks paid vacation. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision. 401k with 3% match.

Reports To:

 ·       Program Manager

Location:

·       Offices will be located in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be the Professional Mentor for the He Sapa Chapter at Friends of the Children!

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

To know more about Friends of the Children go to: https://friendshesapa.org/

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children – Lane County is seeking a Development Specialist who thrives on building long-term relationships and partnerships. The successful candidate will be a stellar communicator with a sharp head for business, a splash of creative style, and spark thrown in. They will also be self-motivated, proactive, results driven, and deeply passionate about the mission of Friends – Lane County.

The Development Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Executive Director to champion external communications, cultivate stakeholders and meet annual revenue goals. They also are responsible for ensuring that marketing products and stakeholders events are successful in supporting and sustaining the mission of Friends of the Children.  

Are you looking to contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families who need it most?  

As the Development Specialist you will be instrumental in creating and fostering the long-term funding relationships that sustain the organization. Your contributions will be key to maintaining and growing services to families we partner with, helping them navigate obstacles and change their trajectory.

Some of the things you will do in this role:   

• Create and implement a comprehensive Communications Strategy that guides engagements with donors/stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and develop corporate donors to strengthen connections to the organization
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising activities and campaigns and providing support and resources for Board members development efforts
• Develop all external communications to effectively build awareness and promote financial support for the organization
• Plan and implement donor engagement events, annual giving campaign and major gifts programs

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Passion for Friends – Lane County’s mission and a deep commitment to equity
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and follow-up skills
• Possess commitment to extreme attention to detail

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you'll experience: 

• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace that respects work-life balance and offers ongoing professional development. 
• A committed Executive Director who will partner with you on Development activities 

• An engaged, motivated Board that works hard, gives generously, and raises funds.
• Strong, cohesive local and national team support committed to innovation and high standards.

What we have to offer: 

• Salary: $55-85,000 based on Development experienced, specifically;
  • $55,000-65,000 - Professionals with less than 5 years of professional communications and/or development experience
  • Up to $85,000 - Professionals who have served as Development Directors or have 5+ years of professional communications and/or development experience may be considered for salary.  
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including healthcare, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k). 

• Location: Eugene, Oregon, serving all of Lane County; some evening and non-traditional hours required 

Intrigued? Want to know more? To learn more about the position’s responsibilities and qualifications see below:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Executive Director (ED) and the Board of Directors (BOD), The Development Specialist (DS) ensures that:

• All external communications, including, but not limited to, newsletters, social media and direct communications are consistent with the Organizational values and standard of excellence, and effectively build awareness of the organization and promote financial support of the organization;
• Sufficient stakeholder engagement strategies, including events and individual donor strategies are being deployed to sustain financial support of the organization;
• Visual, written and audio assets are created that enable compelling storytelling without putting on undue burden on Friends core activities and staff.

The DS is a member of the Friends -Lane County leadership team. They will demonstrate a range of skills and abilities that strengthen the organization’s collective wisdom and experience, and will contribute to strategic and operational planning, continued growth, and sustainability of the organization.

General

• Exude a passion for serving youth facing the most challenging situations
• Actively participate in aspects of planning, budgeting, and managing the growth and development of the organization through philanthropy

• Develop and maintain knowledge of local and national issues related to the organization’s mission in order to serve as an effective, compelling spokesperson for the organization.

• Make, and in some cases attend, appointments with/for ED with foundation officers and other donor prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees)
• Prepare timely, specific, and relevant materials for development meetings and conversations, including providing strategic input and knowledge about potential return on investment for different outreach strategies
• Identify and utilize creative methods for gathering stories from Friends and the Family Engagement Specialist and design materials to be shared as appropriate
• Strive to ensure that organization’s commitment to equity is reflected in all decisions, communications, and processes.  
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team, working with other team members to oversee the secondary response activity in response to an emergency.

Communications and Relationship Building

• Create a comprehensive Communications Strategy that guides annual engagement with donors/stakeholders including strategies and timelines associated with newsletters, emails, social media posts, event communications, direct outreach (phone/text/mail) and potentially advertising.
• Coordinate implementation of the communications strategy with other members of the organization as necessary.
• Develop, maintain stakeholder contacts and lists to enable effective segmentation of interests and build stakeholder engagement in communications. Segment stakeholder lists into categories based upon strategic outreach desires.  Cull donor lists quarterly, such that only people that have engaged in communications in the last <90 days remain on the list. Demonstrate and create processes for showing gratitude in timely, appropriate, and delightful ways.
• Create and implement strategies to have direct communications with existing, potential and corporate donors to strengthen connections to the organization.
• Oversee strategy, production and implementation of newsletters and reports to generate brand awareness and inspire financial support.
• Oversee all direct mail campaigns and development of mailing lists. Provide leadership for key messaging in alignment with other organizational messaging. 

 Development

• Participate as a key member of the BOD’s Development Committee, including helping support the BOD’s Committee lead
• Identify, evaluate, and provide research on individuals to use in advancing prospective major gift donor relationships. Work with Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop strategy for engaging identified prospective donors
• Update and maintain the Organization’s Donor Development Tool and Donor Database
• In collaboration with other members of the team:
  • plan and implement at least 5 successful donor engagement events each year, including at least one larger scale event aimed at cultivating new donors
  • implement an Annual Giving Campaign in conjunction with the end of the calendar year
  • Develop, implement, and sustain the organization’s major gifts programs, including the development and execution of strategies to ensure the effective and timely cultivation and solicitation of major donors and prospects
  • Create and implement board stewardship program; create systems to ensure board members follow up with prospects and engage new supporters for Friends of the Children.
• Coordinate with ED and board on revenue targets and achievements.
• Identify corporate funding sources; develop and implement a robust corporate cultivation and solicitation program that sustains current donors and expands to reach new ones, including senior business leaders.
• Prepare timely, specific, and relevant materials for development meetings and conversations

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and follow-up skills 
• Be willing and able to attend and actively participate in team meetings, staff functions, and development events
• Possess commitment to extreme attention to detail, including but not limited to ability to implement self-checking procedures for data entry, produce accurate correspondence and reports, and produce and edit written materials accurately and consistently
• Have excellent project management and organizational skills to routinely manage and prioritize daily work and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, especially during high-volume times of the year
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Be a self-starter with high level of initiative and willingness to learn
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to design and create stunning graphic communications

Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:

• Passion for Friends – Lane County’s mission and a deep commitment to equity.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years of fundraising experience in a non-profit setting or 2-3 years professional experience in sales, marketing and/or comparable experience.
• Professionals who have served as Development Directors or have 5+ years of professional communications and/or development experience may be considered for salary range of up to $85K.  Job seekers with less experience will be considered for a starting salary of $55-65K.

Additional Job Requirements: 

• Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance;  

• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification;  
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team, working with other team members to oversee the secondary response activity in response to an emergency

 Working Hours:

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Due to the nature of the work, work hours are somewhat non-traditional and may include late afternoon and evening work and possibly weekends. We recognize that each employee’s working schedule will balance the various elements of a unique role, the needs of the individual children and families, and the Chapter’s schedule.  Employees are expected to exercise appropriate discretion in this regard.  

 Benefits:

Friends of the Children – Lane County cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience

Location: Eugene, Oregon. Serving all of Lane County 

Cover Letter: Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you wish to join Friends of the Children - Lane County in this position! 

Friends of the Children – Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

 Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne.

We are currently seeking an extraordinary professional mentor for our Childhood program (kindergarten to 5th Grade) to serve as a positive adult role model to eight elementary aged female children.

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. As a Friend you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and practices. Do you want to help urban, rural, and Indigenous youth discover their limitless potential, by fostering their internal resiliency? Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities?  If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children? 

We will hire extraordinary individuals who have knowledge of Lane County and are looking to develop intensive, long-term, trusting relationships with children in our innovative program. A Friend will work with eight (8) children and will:

• Set positive expectations.
• Nurture and promote the child’s individual strengths, talents, and abilities.
• Help assure physical and emotional well-being.
• Teach life and academic skills.
• Provide enrichment activities.
• Model responsible behavior.
• Simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.

Friends spend approximately four (4) hours per week with each child and will report directly to the Program Director.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 or 4-year degree, plus one to three years’ experience working/volunteering with children, mentoring experience is preferred.
• Alternatively, comparable work experience with youth in a professional social service; education or therapeutic setting or work with trauma impacted families.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life
• Experience with utilizing social and emotional learning curricula.
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years.
• Superior scheduling and time management skills.
• Data entry and database management skills.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus

What you'll experience:

• You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative workplace, where work-life balance is respected.
• You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive national network, with a proven, evidence-based mentoring model.
• You’ll have new challenges daily. We commit to supporting you in every way, helping you serve our kids, and keeping your batteries charged.
• You’ll be supported through substantial training around working with trauma-impacted populations, effective behavioral health interventions and a wide range of other topics.
• Most of all, you’ll play a critical role in helping Lane County’s children facing great barriers change the trajectories of their lives!

Work hours are flexible and will vary depending on the needs of the youth. Friends must provide their own child-safe vehicle and insurance; we reimburse for mileage. 

If you are this amazing person, here’s what we have to offer:

Position Details

Salary: $44,500

Comprehensive Benefits Package including healthcare, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401(k).

Intrigued? Want to know more? To learn more about the position’s responsibilities and qualifications, see below:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Core Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.
• Spend time with children, one-on-one and in the classroom
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set age-appropriate expectations and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child to experience growing confidence
• Deepen connections for youth through incorporating specific community knowledge in activities.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills.
• Develop physical health and interest in activities including modeling through participation with youth in safe, active play and sports activities
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and possibly weekends
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.
• Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions.
• Maintain current driver's license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Transport children in personal vehicle or company vehicle as required for mentoring activities.
• Provide information and support to the executive team on related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to partner with parents/caregiver to provide concrete and social emotional support for the family;
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life;
• Ability to relate to children and to develop and sustain trusting, supportive relationships with them; 
• Strong interpersonal skills;  
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings to help them learn and grow; 
• Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with children, parents, teachers and community members; 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate appropriately within the workplace;  
• Ability to use creativity and initiative in planning activities to continually develop children; 
• Ability to work independently and as a team player; 
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of each child; 
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time; 
• Ability to handle high mobility and driving demands safely and with good judgment; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills; 
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, proficiency with e-mail systems, familiarity with MS Outlook and Access (or other database applications); 
• Ability to exercise good judgment independently, in various situations and environments, and under varying levels of stress;
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual is a plus
• Willingness to obtain or work toward a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) or Peer Support Specialist certification. 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance. 
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification. 
• Transport children in well maintained personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities. 

Working Hours and Conditions:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Due to the nature of a Friend’s role, the work hours are somewhat non-traditional and include late afternoon and evening work and possibly weekends.  We recognize that each Friend’s working schedule will balance the various elements of a unique role, the needs of the individual children and families, and the Chapter’s schedule.  Each Friend is expected to exercise appropriate discretion in this regard.  The Program requires that you see each of your assigned children both in and outside of school, for an average of four hours each week, although how you accomplish that is at your discretion within established Program guidelines. 

Because deep relationships will develop between the Mentor/Friend and their youth we ask that candidates be willing to commit to the work for at least three years.

Education and Experience Required:

• 2 or 4-year degree, plus one to three years’ experience working/volunteering with children, mentoring experience is preferred.
• Alternatively, comparable work experience with youth in a professional social service; education or therapeutic setting or work with trauma impacted families.

Benefits:

Friends of the Children – Lane County cares about the health and well-being of our employees We offer generous vacation and sick leave paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive medical benefits package, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Employees can add optional plans, at employee expense, which include medical coverage for dependents, a Flexible Spending Account, and supplemental life insurance.

Compensation:

$44,500 annually

Location: Eugene, Oregon. Serving all of Lane County

Cover Letter: Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be the Professional Mentor for Friends of the Children - Lane County!

Friends of the Children – Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

At Friends of the Children, we are committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, salaried, professional mentoring relationships. Our model pairs youth facing the greatest obstacles with a dedicated professional mentor—called a Friend—from kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond, for 12+ years, no matter what. 

As our organization continues to evolve and innovate, we are investing in a new strategy designed to support young people during one of the most critical transitions of their lives: the journey from high school into adulthood. We are seeking a visionary, collaborative, and data-informed leader to join us as the Associate Director of Pathways for Young Adults Program. 

This is a unique opportunity to help operationalize and scale a new national program focused on helping young people ages 16–22 successfully navigate postsecondary education, career readiness, workforce entry, and life success. Working closely with the Director of Pathways for Young Adults Program, this leader will play a key role implementing new program infrastructure, leading a team of Life Coaches, refining best practices, and ensuring young adults have the support they need to become happy, healthy, and economically independent adults.

Why This Role Matters

The Pathways for Young Adults Program is a strategic innovation at Friends of the Children designed to improve access to postsecondary education, career training, workforce opportunities, and long-term economic mobility for program youth and graduates. This role sits at the intersection of youth development, coaching excellence, program implementation, and systems-building.

As Associate Director, you will help shape a program model that can transform outcomes for young people across our national network. You'll serve as a key connector among national staff, local chapters, youth-serving professionals, alumni, and community partners, while ensuring that the program remains youth-centered, outcomes-driven, and aligned with our mission and values.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help design and grow an innovative national program focused on postsecondary, career, and life success.
• Meaningful work that supports young people during a critical life transition.
• A talented and passionate team committed to achieving lasting impact.
• Respect for work-life harmony and employee well-being.
• Competitive salary of $115,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience.
• $10,000 relocation assistance for candidates relocating to Portland, Oregon.

Curious to learn more? The job description is below:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

The Associate Director of the Pathways for Young Adults program leads the Life Coaching team that supports young people in the Friends of the Children program from their junior/senior year of high school through age 22 as program graduates. The National Alumni Coordinator also reports to them. The Associate Director ensures high-quality, consistent programming that results in successful transitions to young adult independence, to postsecondary, career training, or the workforce. The ultimate objective of the position and the program is to improve both access to those pathways, and persistence once students begin those efforts.

The Pathways for Young Adults program is a new program at Friends of the Children. In partnership with the Director, the Associate Director is responsible for developing the tools that are necessary to implement and operationalize the Pathways programming. Hiring and leading the team of Life Coaches, the Associate Director is responsible and accountable for program quality and outcomes, while reflecting and adjusting with the team to adapt and improve. They are the central point of contact for internal Friends of the Children partnerships and stakeholders. The work with Chapters to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities, as well as program quality. This role blends people management, program implementation, and data-driven decision making. The Associate Director is grounded by their commitment to help young people navigate important transitions while building systems and partnerships that create lasting opportunities.

This position reports to the Director of the Pathways for Young Adults program. The program is part of the Friends of the Children, Duncan and Cindy Campbell National Center of Excellence for Professional Youth Mentoring and the National Strategy and Innovation team. The Associate Director will daily work with Friends of the Children national staff and with chapters who serve youth ages 16-22, and program graduates and alumni.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation and Quality

• Lead program implementation and develop tools required for program execution
• Work with Director to set key performance metrics and drive results
• Develop and refine coaching frameworks, tools, and resources that operationalize the program design and delivery
• Ensure consistent, high-quality coaching aligned to program model and standards
• Work with Friends of the Children staff and leaders to co-create solutions that are both standardized and localized to meet community needs
• Ensure alignment across the Friends of the Children 12+ years professional mentoring program model and the Pathways for Young Adults Program
• Work with Director to analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise and develop the Life Coaches and the Alumni Coordinator
• Foster a strong, solutions-oriented Pathways for Young Adults team culture grounded in accountability and youth-led success
• Working with the Director, steward relationships within and outside the Network that enhance partnerships and opportunity for program graduates and alumni

Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage project against implementation timeline, accountable for key milestones
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, staffing, and program growth
• Manage program logistics, including events, communications and reporting timelines

Youth-Led & Centered Practice

• Champion access to postsecondary and career pathways and opportunities
• Ensure culturally responsive coaching practices across the team
• Address systemic barriers impacting underserved youth, developing an holistic empowerment model that advances economic independence and opportunity

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, coaching and people management skills
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking
• Relationship-building across diverse stakeholders
• Cultural responsiveness and adaptability
• Ability to manage complexity and drive results

The ideal candidate will have the following Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 5+ years of experience in college access, workforce development, or related field 
• 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience 
• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of postsecondary pathways (college, CTE, workforce)
• Experience working with underserved, first-generation, or historically marginalized students 

Preferred, Experience, and Abilities:

• Experience managing outcomes-driven programs with measurable KPIs
• Familiarity with FAFSA, financial aid systems, and admissions processes
• Experience building employer or higher education partnerships
• Proficiency with CRM/data systems and performance tracking tools

Culture of Belonging:

Friends of the Children endeavors to create a culture where each and every staff knows they belong.  From our policies to our procedures and practices, we aim to create an environment that is healthy, safe, accepting, supportive, and kind. Our benefits are one way to depict our value for work harmony, empowerment, health, and happiness.

Benefits:

Our competitive compensation, benefits package, and employee engagement demonstrate our values to families, children, healthy relationships, love, empowerment, goal achievement, and equity.  We are continuously seeking feedback and researching best practices to meet the needs of staff and their families. Below are ways we actualize a culture of care for each and every staff member. 

• Health: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only health premium for 2 of the 4 plans
• Dental: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium
• Vision: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment: 100% paid by Friends of the Children
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability: 100% paid by Friends of the Children
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Employees may contribute to an FSA account: Healthcare FSA minimum of $100 maximum of $3,400.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Legal, etc.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of up to the first 4% of earnings that the employee contributes.
• Cell phone and/or Internet Reimbursement: Employee is eligible for cell phone and/or internet business expenses up to $75/month ($37.50/pay period), maximum.
• Office reimbursement of $150 per year on anniversary date.
• Time off:
  • Vacation: Full-time employees of Friends are eligible for up to three weeks of paid vacation annually for the first 4 years.  The first year the time is pro-rated and vacation increases to honor length of service.
  • Sick Time: Regular, full-time employees are awarded two weeks/80 hours of sick time on January 1 of each year. New employees are awarded prorated sick time, not less than 48 hours. Sick time can be used to care for your own physical and mental wellbeing or that of a family member.
  • Holidays: Eleven paid holidays. Three of which are Floating holidays to help honor how people choose to celebrate their cultural and religious holidays.
• Career Development and Wellness Reimbursement of up to $1000 after the first year of employment. Up to $200 can be used for Wellness. 
• Summer hours and end of year holiday gift of time off. (Assessed annually by Executive Management.)
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs including savings on hotels, rental cars, travel, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, eCommerce, and so much more.

We aim to create an environment that is healthy, safe, accepting, supportive, and kind. Our benefits are one way to depict our value for work harmony, empowerment, health, and happiness.

Benefits start first of the month on or following employee start date.

Compensation: Range: $115,000 to $125,000. (Compensation commensurate with experience and geographical location)

Location: This role is based in Portland, Oregon.

Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be our  Associate Director of the Pathways for Young Adults at Friends of the Children!

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne.

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to:   https://friendsofthechildren.org/about  

Help Create Lifelong Connections That Empower Thriving Young Adults.

As Friends of the Children expands its innovative Pathways for Young Adults Program, we are seeking a passionate, relationship-centered, and organized professional to serve as our Alumni Coordinator.  This role is instrumental in ensuring that program graduates and alumni remain connected, supported, and empowered as they navigate adulthood, higher education, career pathways, and long-term success.

This is a unique opportunity for a Friends of the Children program graduate to turn their lived experience into leadership, helping build a vibrant national alumni network, amplify alumni voices, and create pathways for future generations of youth to thrive.

Why This Role Matters

The Pathways for Young Adults Program supports youth and program graduates ages 18–22 as they transition into postsecondary education, workforce training, employment, and independent adulthood. A critical component of this strategy is maintaining lifelong relationships with program graduates and alumni while creating opportunities for connection, mentorship, leadership, and advocacy. 

As the National Alumni Coordinator, you will serve as a bridge between Friends of the Children and program graduates nationwide. You will help ensure alumni voices shape organizational decision-making, strengthen alumni engagement, track long-term outcomes, and foster a thriving network of leaders who give back to future generations.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help operationalize and grow an innovative national program focused on postsecondary, career, and life success.
• Meaningful work that supports young people during a critical life transition.
• A talented and passionate team committed to achieving lasting impact.
• Respect for work-life harmony and employee well-being.
• Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for candidates relocating to Portland, Oregon.

Curious to learn more? The job description is below:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

The National Alumni Coordinator at Friends of the Children plays a critical role in building lifelong relationships with program graduates ages 18-22 and alumni ages 22+ across the country. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage program graduates and alumni, managing a national program graduate and alumni network database, building peer mentorship and partnership opportunities for program graduates and alumni, coordinating with programming and the chapter level, gathering and elevating program graduate and alumni voice and feedback, supporting the National Speakers’ Bureau, and tracking long-term outcomes. The Alumni Coordinator also leads the National Youth Leadership Council and supports program graduate and alumni-driven initiatives that strengthen community, inform program improvement, and advance organizational impact.

This position reports to the Associate Director of the Pathways for Young Adults program, with a dotted line to the Director of the Friends of the Children Duncan and Cindy Campbell National Center of Excellence, within the National Strategy and Innovation Team. They will work with national staff, with chapters, with program graduates and alumni, as well as with external research partners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Program Graduate and Alumni Engagement and Activation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive program graduate (ages 18-22) and alumni (ages 22+) engagement strategy that fosters lifelong connection to Friends of the Children and that advances the aims of the Pathways for Young Adults program
• Create meaningful opportunities for program graduates ages 18-22 and alumni ages 22+ to stay involved, partnering with the Pathways for Young Adults team and chapters to develop program graduate and alumni programming both nationally and locally 
• Facilitate peer mentorship and leadership opportunities among program graduates, alumni and Friends of the Children program youth
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with program graduates and alumni across chapters 
• Partner with chapter staff to ensure smooth transitions from active program youth to program graduate and alumni status 

Program Graduate and Alumni Voice and Feedback

• Design and implement systems to regularly gather program graduate and alumni feedback (surveys, focus groups, interviews) 
• Elevate program graduate and alumni perspectives to inform program design, policy, and strategic priorities at the National Center of Excellence 
• Collaborate with National Chapter Success Team to integrate program graduate and alumni insights into continuous program improvement efforts 
• Contribute to strategic initiatives related to post-program support and program graduate/alumni success, sharing accountability to advance the aims of the Pathways for Young Adults program

Outcomes Tracking and Program Graduate/Alumni Database

• Build and manage alumni database, maintaining accurate program graduate/alumni data in organizational systems and ensure data integrity 
• Track and support the analysis of program graduate and alumni outcomes, including enlistment, postsecondary education and training, employment, holistic well-being and independence, and other key indicators 
• Support the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from program graduates and alumni
• Partner with Pathways for Young Adults team to measure program impact and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders 

Speaker’s Bureau & Story Telling

• Collaborate cross-functionally with program, development, and communications teams to highlight alumni stories and impact 
• Support program graduate and alumni involvement through the National Speaker’s Bureau, identifying and cultivating program graduate and alumni leaders who can serve as ambassadors for Friends of the Children 

Youth Leadership Council

• Lead the planning, facilitation, and ongoing development of the Youth Leadership Council, developing relationships early with young people involved across the country in the Friends of the Children program
• Support youth, program graduates and alumni in building leadership, advocacy, and facilitation skills 
• Guide youth-led projects and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities 

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse populations 
• Experience facilitating groups and developing leadership in young people 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Commitment to the mission of Friends of the Children 
• Passionate about giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of youth 
• Background in mentoring, youth leadership development, or advocacy 

The ideal candidate will have the following Education and Experience:

• A graduate of the Friends of the Children program with lived experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s long-term impact
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience demonstrating career advancement and success
• 2+ years of experience in youth development, education, alumni relations, community engagement, or a related field 

Preferred, Experience, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decisions
• Familiarity with Salesforce or data tracking systems
• Experience in program evaluation or outcomes measurement 

Culture of Belonging:

Friends of the Children endeavors to create a culture where each and every staff knows they belong.  From our policies to our procedures and practices, we aim to create an environment that is healthy, safe, accepting, supportive, and kind. Our benefits are one way to depict our value for work harmony, empowerment, health, and happiness.

Benefits:

Our competitive compensation, benefits package, and employee engagement demonstrate our values to families, children, healthy relationships, love, empowerment, goal achievement, and equity.  We are continuously seeking feedback and researching best practices to meet the needs of staff and their families. Below are ways we actualize a culture of care for each and every staff member. 

• Health: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only health premium for 2 of the 4 plans
• Dental: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium
• Vision: Friends of the Children covers 100% of employee only premium
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment: 100% paid by Friends of the Children
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability: 100% paid by Friends of the Children
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Employees may contribute to an FSA account: Healthcare FSA minimum of $100 maximum of $3,400.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Legal, etc.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of up to the first 4% of earnings that the employee contributes.
• Cell phone and/or Internet Reimbursement: Employee is eligible for cell phone and/or internet business expenses up to $75/month ($37.50/pay period), maximum.
• Office reimbursement of $150 per year on anniversary date.
• Time off:
  • Vacation: Full-time employees of Friends are eligible for up to three weeks of paid vacation annually for the first 4 years.  The first year the time is pro-rated and vacation increases to honor length of service.
  • Sick Time: Regular, full-time employees are awarded two weeks/80 hours of sick time on January 1 of each year. New employees are awarded prorated sick time, not less than 48 hours. Sick time can be used to care for your own physical and mental wellbeing or that of a family member.
  • Holidays: Eleven paid holidays. Three of which are Floating holidays to help honor how people choose to celebrate their cultural and religious holidays.
• Career Development and Wellness Reimbursement of up to $1000 after the first year of employment. Up to $200 can be used for Wellness. 
• Summer hours and end of year holiday gift of time off. (Assessed annually by Executive Management.)
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs including savings on hotels, rental cars, travel, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, eCommerce, and so much more.

We aim to create an environment that is healthy, safe, accepting, supportive, and kind. Our benefits are one way to depict our value for work harmony, empowerment, health, and happiness.

Benefits start first of the month on or following employee start date.

Compensation: Range: $75,000 to $85,000. (Compensation commensurate with experience and geographical location)

Location: This role is based in Portland, Oregon.

Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be our  National Alumni Coordinator at Friends of the Children!

Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne.

To learn more about Friends of the Children go to:   https://friendsofthechildren.org/about