Youth Development Mentor

San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) Ameri Corps Program. PASS Ameri Corps is a mentoring and leadership program for at‑promise youth in gang‑impacted neighborhoods across San Diego County schools (grades 3‑12). We are looking for 35 full‑time members to provide prevention/intervention services at 30 partner schools, including Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, Spring Valley, and San Diego.

Members will serve individually or in pairs at a partner school, receiving extensive orientation, ongoing support/coaching, weekly/monthly meetings, professional training, career development opportunities, and networking with community partners. The role requires strong motivation, maturity, and a desire to make a positive difference in students’ lives.

• Full‑time only.
• 9‑month (October 2025 – June 2026) / 1700‑hour service term.
• Serving Monday‑Friday before, during, and after school hours (10 hrs/day). Some weeknight and weekend days.
• Member living allowance: $3,333 per month.
• PASS Ameri Corps also offers quarter‑time positions; please contact us for details.

• Extensive orientation.
• Support/coaching.
• Ongoing professional training/networking.
• Cal Fresh/Health insurance benefits/childcare.
• Upon successful completion of the service term, full‑time members earn a $7,395 Segal Educational Award and a $2,605 California For All Educational Award (total $10,000). Both awards are taxable income and contingent on final budget appropriation.

Members who relocate for service may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement of up to $300 upon successfully completing the program clearance process and beginning service at their assigned school site.

• 22 years or older.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Car highly recommended with driver’s license & insurance.
• Preferred 1–2 years’ experience working with youth.
• Spanish‑speaking a plus.
• Must complete SDCOE and Ameri Corps applications, fingerprinting/background check.

Position availability is contingent upon the PASS Ameri Corps Program‑SDCOE final grant award for FY 2025.

For more information about the program, visit our website:  or check out our e‑zine at