Community Mentor

Restoring Our Youth Organization

Title: Community Mentor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Community Mentor Coordinator

Location: United States - Local - Hybrid

Classification: Volunteer (1 Year Contract)

Status: Part Time

Background Check: Yes

Direct Reports: No

About Restoring Our Youth Organization (R.O.Y.O.)

At Restoring Our Youth Organization, we believe that every young person no matter their circumstances has the potential to thrive when given the right opportunities, guidance, and support. Our goal is to empower vulnerable youth to overcome challenges and begin their journey toward restoration and success. At Restoring Our Youth Organization, we believe in equal opportunity and inclusive growth. Our volunteers are expected to dedicate 8 to 10 hours a week. Every role here matters and every team member helps us move closer to a world where every young person feels seen, supported, and capable of success.

About the Role

The Restoring. Our. Youth. Organization is looking for a fun leader who can volunteer for a minimum of 8 hours per week to deliver excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. As a volunteer community mentor, you will coordinate initiatives developed by the marketing/ public relations department while bringing new creative ideas to our organization, act as a mentor and create long-term relationships with members. You will also perform various tasks and responsibilities that contribute to the ongoing success of the organization. If you want to have fun and connect with the youth, this role is for you! Your job description can be altered at the discretion of a recruiter or Executive team member of the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote all of Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization’s social media platforms, contact information, and the Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization website.
• Create and maintain marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic
• Create and distribute all media relations content for the Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization
• Promote the organization through marketing/public relations initiatives
• Apply ROY’s (mission, vision, motto, and values) when dealing with member services.
• Follow Restoring. Our. Youth. Organization best practices, processes, and procedures regarding the intake process of a Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization members
• Bridge the gap between the Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization the communities
• Recruit youth and teens members
• Communicates and works with other departments.
• Handle additional tasks as needed
• Work as a team member; respect fellow ROY members/ and be professional in communications
• Develop positive relationships with members fostering an atmosphere of respect, open to correction, operational excellences, teamwork, and striving for excellence.
• Be outgoing and take the initiative to build committed and connected long-term relationships with members
• Go the extra mile to make each members’ experience at the ROY organization a pleasant one
• Support social and recreational activities for the youth with the purpose of recruiting and retaining youth in the initiative and providing opportunities for positive engagement
• Refer potential members to appropriate staff for proper registration procedures

What You Bring to the Role

• Must be located in the United States of America, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• High school diploma/ GED required
• Experience in marketing or related fields (ex. public relations, communications, social media marketing etc.)
• Coaching skills (not required, but recommended)
• Confident communicator and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and layout/design skills are required
• Have a strong public presence – articulate, optimistic and energetic with the ability to motivate and inspire people at all levels
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Open to adjusting and modelling the ROY’s mission, vision, motto, and values.
• Must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends (as needed).
• Should work effectively with high-risk populations.
• Must prioritize tasks and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Possess excellent crisis/conflict management skills and/or willing to learn.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and Google Drive (or willing to learn).
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and moral standards
• Desire to learn and grow professionally in the field of non-profit
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, have organizational skills, and have a teamwork mentality.
• Criminal background check upon request
• Engaging/responsive, and proactive communication
• Proficient in Google Suite and open to learning new tools.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and self-motivated
• Establish and maintain highly professional effective working relationships with senior management, and other appointed officials, including staff, community and business leaders, donors, board members, and others encountered in the course of work
• Use a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned groups and/or individuals
• Must be in agreement with and committed to upholding R.O.Y Organization’s Motto Statement, and Statement of Values, as well as its stated Mission and Vision

What We Offer as a Nonprofit Organization

At ROYO, we believe in giving as much as we receive. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values your time, energy, and heart. As a volunteer or team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexibility to work when it fits your life with clear communication around expectations.
• The chance to create real impact for youth, teens, and young adults across our programs.
• Remote work opportunities (with approval from your supervisor).
• Training and mentorship from experienced leaders to help you grow personally and professionally.
• Volunteer hours and résumé-building experience that demonstrate your commitment to service.
• Reimbursement for approved travel or meals(for eligible roles).

Values We Live By

• Respect: We treat others and our communities with dignity and accountability.
• Open to Correction: We value honesty and feedback as essential to growth and ethical responsibility.
• Operational Excellence: We strive to deliver exceptional tools, skills, and training for all ROYO members, staff, and leaders.
• Teamwork: We collaborate with unity to achieve shared goals and empower others to join our mission.
• Striving for Success: We encourage pride, growth, and achievement for all members and leaders.

Restoring.Our.Youth.Organization Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.