ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Title: Freelance Mentorship Program Pro Bono/Volunteer
Modality: Remote
Schedule: 5 hours per week Monday-Friday
Reports To: Director, People Immersion
Duration: 3 months
What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate
- At least 1 year proven experience in developing or implementing mentorship programs.
- Strong understanding of mentorship principles and best practices.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to create engaging training materials and conduct effective training sessions.
- Capable, and adapts as needed, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations is a plus.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Program Design
- Develop a structured mentorship framework, including objectives, timelines, methodologies, expected outcomes tailored to the needs of our employees, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Resource Development
- Create training materials, handbooks, guidelines, and other resources necessary for mentors and mentees.
- Implement a process for recruiting, screening, and matching mentors with mentees based on skills, interests, and goals.
Implementation Strategy
- Design an implementation plan that includes timelines, milestones, and evaluation metrics.
Training
- Conduct training sessions for mentors and mentees to ensure they understand their roles, responsibilities, and the benefits of the program.
Evaluation
- Develop evaluation tools to measure the program's effectiveness that inform recommendations for improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:
Professional Qualifications
- Experience in designing and implementing mentorship or training programs.
- Experience in adult learning principles and instructional design.
- Highly responsive communicator
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Personal Characteristics
- You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
- You are data-driven, result-oriented and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
- You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
- You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly.
- You are strong at managing your time and can balance multiple projects and tasks.
- You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.