Lead for Life Mentor

Applicants must complete this form and attach your resume. Applications submitted without this form or resume will not be considered.

Mission Statement

Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries.

Background of Our Organization

Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, founded in 2019. It was born from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, at risk youth and incarcerated individuals, and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born.

Job Description

What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Lead for Life (L4L) Program Mentor this could be your life. As a Lead for Life Mentor, you’ll guide high school students through a 10-week internship program that builds leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through creative, arts-based projects. Using your passion and energy, you’ll empower youth to discover their potential and make a positive impact in their communities.

Visit our website to learn more about the Lead for Life program.

If this sounds like your kind of gig, we want to hear from you!

Job Duties and Tasks

• Participate in a one day training session focused on Lead for Life curriculum and mentorship skills
• Facilitate a weekly session across 10 weeks for a group of middle and high school students
• Support students with goal-setting, teamwork, communication, and leadership exercises
• Evaluate and provide feedback on program effectiveness and student progress
• Help promote the Lead for Life philanthropic program to potential volunteers and community members

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Passionate about mentoring and being a positive role model for youth
• Strong desire to empower young people and support their growth
• Confident in facilitating group activities and leading discussions
• Comfortable holding youth accountable with kindness and respect
• Experience or comfort working with youth [middle and high school students] in urban settings
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Organized, reliable, and good at managing time
• Creative and adaptable when working with diverse learners

Job Details

• Location: Brooklyn, New York
• Commitment: 2 hours per week [weekday] for the duration of one program [10 weeks].
• Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour [Based on skills and experience]
• Please Note: This is a paid position offering $30-50/hour and requires mandatory 1-day training before starting (training is unpaid).