ORGANIZATION: Eco-Internships, Independent Contractor
POSITION TITLE: Youth Mentor
COMPENSATION: The Youth Mentor will be paid a fixed amount of $250 CAD per month for up to $3000 annually.
TIME COMMITMENT: 15 hours/month for up to 9 months between June 2024 - February 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In partnership with the Capacity Building Institute (CBI), Eco-Internships is leading the Youth Mentorship Program to support the sustainability youth interns participating in the Intern Support Program. The Youth Mentors will regularly support up to 10 youths and collaborate with a mentor team to share ideas and resources.
The Youth Mentor will be responsible for the following:
- Attending and actively participating in 4 mandatory training sessions provided by CBI in May 2024
- Liaising with up to 10 interns at environmental organizations throughout a 4-9 month internship. This is not direct supervision or management, which the employer organization will coordinate.
- Scheduling and conducting regular one-on-one check-ins with youth interns to provide support, advice, and coaching must occur at least once monthly, including a check-in within a week of each intern's start date.
- Conducting monthly group check-ins with all of the mentees. Review and provide feedback on the course assignments
- Actively collaborating with other mentors in a shared Slack group and/or in mandatory monthly meetings.
- Liaising with the partner non-profit organization (as needed) to support the internship
ELIGIBILITY - Youth Mentors must fit within these guidelines:
- An alumni of either the Intern Training Program OR the Intern Support Program
- Successfully complete CBI’s Leadership Training Course
- Available to dedicate a minimum of 12 hrs/month between June 2024-February 2025