Mentor, Youth Development

Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

Job listing expires on March 19, 2026

Part‑time Position

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the Full Service Community Educational Mentor (FSCS) promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified youth needs by implementing a comprehensive program that ensures good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles and academic achievement.

• Ensure full compliance with school requirements
• Help prepare youth for on‑time grade progression
• Work with supervisor to match and supervise assigned volunteer or mentee
• Help identify and engage support/resources essential to achievement of members’ academic goals
• Responsible for submitting accurate attendance sheets or program records to supervisor as requested
• Contribute to an environment where youth have fun
• Assist youth with homework/class work assignment completion
• Facilitate project based learning activities where youth explore real‑world problems and challenges
• Help improve members’ academic performance, behavior and attendance
• Encourage youth to participate in a variety of programs
• Provide guidance and referrals to youth with identified concerns and/or needs
• Recognize and promote youth progress and noteworthy achievements
• Facilitate programs that improve academic performance, health and character and leadership of youth
• Facilitate successful implementation of high yield learning activities and targeted programs
• Contribute to membership, attendance and retention goals
• Contribute to a climate that encourages healthy lifestyle choices and avoidance of at‑risk behavior
• Contribute to an environment that protects the physical and emotional safety of youth
• Contribute to a safe working environment free of hazards and injuries
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the Club/Site and program area
• Contribute to an environment that facilitates achievement of the mission and vision
• Contribute an environment that facilitates achievement of the Formula for Impact
• Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained neat, clean and in good working condition
• Provide program and process improvement input and feedback
• May attend team, community or school meetings
• Responsibly use and integrate technology into programs to improve members’ knowledge and skills
• Ensure compliance and successful implementation of all grant related programs and/or activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Prepare periodic activity reports
• Submit supply requisition to supervisor
• Prepare lessons, materials, supplies and be ready to conduct scheduled activity prior to member arrival
• Track, document and maintain information/records related to measuring and reporting program success
  • Associate of Arts degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university
  • Two years of successful experience in related field
  • Must be available Monday to Friday during operating hours and able to work a flexible schedule
  • Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate and engage young people toward positive outcomes
  • Demonstrates good moral character and use of sound judgment
  • Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities
  • Ability to read, write and speak English/Spanish (bilingual preferred)
  • Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities
  • Know how to define and work toward positive outcomes
  • Be able to facilitate a diverse group of youth or adults effectively
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting guidelines
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and reliably complete tasks and meet deadlines

• Associate of Arts degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university
• Two years of successful experience in related field
• Must be available Monday to Friday during operating hours and able to work a flexible schedule
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate and engage young people toward positive outcomes
• Demonstrates good moral character and use of sound judgment
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities
• Ability to read, write and speak English/Spanish (bilingual preferred)
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities
• Know how to define and work toward positive outcomes
• Be able to facilitate a diverse group of youth or adults effectively
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting guidelines
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and reliably complete tasks and meet deadlines