Mentor

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Our Mentor position is flexible based on volunteer availability and client needs. Hours per week/month vary based on the volunteer and client engagement with the primary purpose of listening, encouraging, and guiding clients with their various career advancement needs. Mentors will meet with their clients one-on-one regularly, as often as needed by each client to advance economically. Mentors are also expected to check in regularly at Career Coach/ Mentor Check Ins where we all get together to discuss successes, give advice or listening ears for struggles, and share resources or tips.

Personal experience in the workforce is needed, including but not limited to: salary and benefit negotiation, successful on-boarding, conflict resolution, on the job training and skill building, ethical workplace performance, budgeting, self-advocacy, empowerment, networking and professional relationships. Previous mentor or life coaching experience preferred. Requires excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and customer service skills. Demonstrates on-going flexibility and follow-through to meet ever-changing demands in a fast-paced organization. Growth mindset with excellent accountability and follow-through. Initiative and ability to work independently with little direction. Ability to learn new technology and platforms.

Becoming a Mentor is a fulfilling opportunity to create a bond with women who need inspiration and a support system that has experience in the working world. Volunteering your time as a mentor is a serious commitment to becoming that support system, and should be seen as an opportunity to make profound impacts on the women of the Albuquerque community. We ask that you consider long-term commitment to this role (one year or more) as we strive to provide consistent care to our clients.
Additional training may be requested as determined by administrative staff.