ESSENTIAL Responsibilities & DutiesGeneralDevelop a deep knowledge of Merits/Give Merits history, purpose, and goals to create platforms for young people to create the futureSupport organizational special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor and senior leadershipWork toward the organizations shared vision by being mission-driven and operating with a growth mindsetSeek, be accepting of, and adjust to regular feedback to improve performanceFATE High School Program CoordinationEffectively uphold program mission, values, and goals while supporting delivery of FATE programmingSupport the HS Program Director and team in the preparation and delivery of the FATE programServe as a key member of the FATE HS Program Team including HS Program Director, Program Leads, and another Program CoordinatorEstablish and sustain meaningful, positive relationships with studentsSupport program team members in workshop preparation, setup and execution and clean-up, to include but not limited to, curriculum facilitation as needed, room setup and breakdown, material preparation and distribution, student engagement, and managing cohort trackers/internal dataProvide support on program special projects related to social media, CRM, events, or similar areas, as neededRequired to work some evenings and/or weekends in accordance with programmatic needs and/or eventsPerform other duties as assignedFATE High School Mentor Recruitment and SupportEffectively perform mentor management functions to best support FATE mentors in their support of FATE studentsProvide strong and timely communication to all prospective and participating mentorsEfficiently utilize the systems and processes created to support recruitment, training, and relationship developmentConduct the applicable recruitment process to include informational sessions, application review, and interviews in a timely mannerFacilitate the initial and on-going mentor trainingsEnsure positive and meaningful mentor and mentee relationship development in accordance with programmatic policies and expectationsCoordinate workshop logistics to include but not limited to mentor transportation, communication of workshop details, and mentor engagementProvide student org advising and management to a group of University of Michigan mentorsPerform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree from an accredited college, preferredPassion for serving the Detroit community, especially youthHas a growth mindset and views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, and demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learnPersonal understanding and knowledge of the demographics, challenges, and changing landscape of DetroitDrive to impact change for our studentsAbility to bring the absolute best out of individualsEffective written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with a strong attention to detailDemonstrated ability with managing multiple tasks with time sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environmentMust have a high sense of integrity and handle confidential information in a professional mannerExhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Familiarity with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive)Ability to adapt to new technology and/or applicationsMust be able to work some evenings and weekends Must have reliable transportationWORK SCHEDULEDuring the Program Year, this positions schedule operates as follows: Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 6:0PMFriday - 9AM - 5PM This is a salaried, non-exempt position. Give Merit offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401K (with match), life insurance and disability coverage. Cover letters and resumes are due no later than January 10, 2025. recblid 7bonffyaqkde6c20fi2x0hp5g2nq92