Position Summary

Belong seeks a passionate and organized Part-Time Youth Program Manager to support and strengthen its elementary mentoring program. This role is responsible for managing two weekly mentoring sessions and ensuring high-quality experiences for both students and volunteer mentors.Responsible for overall quality and execution of evening mentor session programming.

The Youth Program Manager will serve as a key liaison between families, schools, and volunteers, helping to foster meaningful, consistent relationships that support student growth and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Site Management

- Serve as the on-site lead and decision-maker for mentoring sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM) at:
- George C. Marshall High School
- Jim Scott Community Center
- In collaboration with Executive Director, plan a program year calendar and annual budget for youth programming for the evening sites.
- Oversee approximately 25 mentor-mentee pairs at each site
- Ensure sessions are structured, welcoming, and aligned with Belong’s program model
- Troubleshoot real-time issues and provide on-site leadership and support

Student, Family, and School Engagement

- Serve as liaison with partner elementary schools to recruit students and to coordinate student participation
- Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and program updates
- Support student retention and consistent attendance

Volunteer Recruitment & Support

- Interview and onboard prospective volunteer mentors
- Build strong relationships with current mentors, offering guidance, encouragement, inspiration, and growth opportunities
- Collaborate with current mentors and partner organizations to plan and host mentor trainings throughout the year

Program Preparation & Materials

- Prepare mentor-mentee session materials and activities in collaboration with mentors, as needed
- Ensure materials available are culturally responsive, engaging, and aligned with program goals

Partnerships & Resource Development

- Identify and help secure in-kind donations (e.g., snacks, supplies)
- Build relationships with local organizations to support program delivery

Administrative & Reporting

- Track participation and program data as needed
- Manage grant reporting and documentation to support funding requirements
- Collaborate with Youth Program Manager for Cunningham Park Elementary School and volunteer leaders on volunteer recruitment/placement, program materials, and grant documentation/reporting

Qualifications

Required

- Understanding of, and a strong passion for, mentoring
- Experience in a nonprofit afterschool or evening program
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time schedule
- Professional working proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with families
- Strong computer skills, including Gmail, Excel, and Google products

Preferred

- Experience working with immigrant or multilingual communities
- Prior experience managing volunteers
- Familiarity with Fairfax County Public Schools or similar systems

Work Schedule

- 25 hours per week
- Required availability:
- Tuesday & Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM)
- Additional flexible hours for planning, communication, and administrative tasks

Compensation

- Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
- This is a non-exempt, part-time position

Why Join Belong?

At Belong, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a vital role in creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and connected—while helping mentors grow as leaders and role models in the community.

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