Associate Director, Member Engagement & Learning

Who We Are

For more than 20 years, MENTOR Nebraska has led the mentoring movement to ensure youth and mentors have access to high-quality mentoring experiences. As a backbone organization, we support direct service mentoring programs, breaking down silos and barriers across the sector. We are changemakers committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Our Mission

MENTOR Nebraska's mission is to increase both the quality and quantity of mentoring in Nebraska and close the mentoring gap for the one in three young people growing up without a mentor.

About the Position

Position Title: Associate Director, Member Engagement & Learning
Type: Exempt | Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (in-person and remote) | 1111 N. 13th St. #126 | Omaha, NE 68102
Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships
Salary Range: $60k-$70k starting salary
Benefits: Group health, dental, and vision insurance; Simple IRA with employer match; paid vacation and sick time; professional development opportunities, and more!
Application Deadline: Closed Wednesday, March 20

Our Ideal Candidate

We need a dynamic, go-getting convener! If you thrive in change, excel in cultivating and deepening relationships, have a passion for empowering youth engagement, can effortlessly simplify complex ideas, and bring a proactive approach to partnerships, consulting, and training, you're our ideal candidate!

Convener

You're a mastermind at nurturing external relationships and uniting stakeholders towards a common goal!

Relationship Builder

Your superpower lies in cultivating and strengthening connections, rapport, and trust with others!

Project Manager

You're proactive and skilled at juggling multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they align with our strategic goals!

Trainer

You excel in developing customized training materials and programs while consistently assessing and improving to align with needs!

You must also possess the following skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Creative Problem Solving: Skillful in generating innovative solutions and improving work methods to address challenges effectively.
  • Reporting and Budget Management: Adept at producing reports, organizing records, and managing budgets.
  • Diversity and Inclusivity: Comfortable fostering inclusivity and equity in all interactions.
  • Integrity and Professional Ethics: Maintain a high level of integrity and professional ethics, especially when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Excellent Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel throughout the state and occasionally outside Nebraska for outreach activities and professional development, including overnight stays.
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program development, leading program initiatives, consulting, and/or training.

What You'll Do

MENTOR Nebraska’s Associate Director, Member Engagement & Learning is an external-facing, relationship-focused, collaborative leader whose role and functional responsibilities will result in the expansion of mentoring opportunities in the state of Nebraska.

In this role, you will:

1. Expand and Deepen Relationships with Mentoring Organizations Statewide (40%)

  • Facilitate & Convene Partners: Develop and execute a community outreach plan to engage mentoring programs and youth-centric spaces.
  • Ensure Utilization of Member Benefits: Connect potential members with no-cost technical assistance and coordinate membership renewal processes.
  • Provide Member Support & Development: Guide prospective members through the application process, offer resources, and synthesize feedback from mentoring network meetings.

2. Lead Training & Consulting Initiatives (40%)

  • Vet, Develop, and Propose Training Offerings: Oversee the annual training calendar, support training consultants, and monitor opportunities for new partnerships.
  • Supervise TA Consultants to Expand Technical Assistance: Facilitate monthly meetings, manage NMRC functions, provide cross-training, and maintain data collection and evaluation measures.

3. Direct the Development of Youth Voice Strategies in Mentoring Initiatives (20%)

  • Research, Implement, and Advance Strategies: Drive the establishment of MENTOR Nebraska's Youth Advisory Board, support mentoring organizations in enhancing youth input, and organize events to elevate youth perspectives.

How to Apply

**The deadline to apply for this position was Wednesday, March 20**

MENTOR Nebraska is committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion for all. We embrace our differences and celebrate our common humanity in advancing awareness of the need for a transformative power of supportive relationships for our young people. We believe that varied perspectives, experiences, and opinions are central assets in our mission to close the mentoring gap.

MENTOR Nebraska provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.