YouthBuild Alumni Mentor

Mile High Youth Corps helps youth make a difference in themselves and in their communities through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences. 

Position Overview: Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) offers a leading compensation package including generous paid time off; comprehensive insurance coverage including health, dental, vision and life; 403b retirement; mental health and wellness support; professional development; hybrid work options; and a modified work schedule with alternating four- and five-day workweeks. 

The YouthBuild Alumni Mentor serves as a peer leader for YouthBuild crews, working closely with staff to provide support for field-based and other programmatic activities, as well as alumni outreach, follow-up and engagement. Other primary responsibilities include providing support for YouthBuild recruitment and hiring activities. 

Reports to: Program & Pathways Manager: YouthBuild 

Hours & Compensation  

This is a seasonal, full-time, 32 hours/week, non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $20.91/hour. This grant funded position will start on August 10th, 2026, and end on June 8th, 2027. Paid time off eligibility begins immediately upon hire. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life benefits are available on the 1st of the month after working 30 days. Some evenings and weekend hours may be required for Corps-related functions. Work hours are from 8-4:30p M-F; schedule will be finalized with supervisor upon hire. 

 The position will be posted until August 24th, 2026 (or until filled) 

Areas of Responsibility 

  • Assists staff in the delivery of field-based and other programmatic activities 
  • Conducts alumni outreach, follow-up and engagement 
  • Provides staff support for YouthBuild recruiting and hiring 
  • Provides Corpsmembers (CMs) with mentorship, training, check-ins, resource support and other activities that promote retention and success 
  • Provides staff with support for construction training and service site logistics including driving 12 passenger van if eligible.  
  • Assists with program planning and execution including national service days, all-corps service projects, community meetings, leadership retreats, and team-building activities 
  • Contributes to MHYC social media efforts 
  • Assists staff with maintaining CM databases 

Organization Support: 

  • Promote agency mission and values in all activities 
  • Attend and participate in staff and community meetings and retreats 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Mile High Youth Corps is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we encourage you to submit an application anyway. 

Qualifications 

Experience: Must be a MHYC alum 

Education: High School Diploma/Equivalency 

Requirements: 

  • Desire to further Mile High Youth Corps’ mission, vision and values 
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a team atmosphere 
  • Must have strong communication and conflict management skills including the ability to motivate others, organize and mentor a crew of young adults on project sites, ensure safe work practices 
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.; conduct repetitive hand and arm motions; maneuver in tight spaces, including bending and kneeling; spend 8 hours a day outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, rain, etc.) 
  • Ability to legally work in the United States, which will be verified through the federal E-Verify system 
  • Pre-service background check required, which includes fingerprinting 

Preferred: 

  • Spanish:English proficiency 

To Apply:   

Candidates are asked to provide a resume including pertinent personal and/or professional experience. In the absence of specific work-related experience, applicants are encouraged to describe personal experience that pertains to position requirements in a cover letter. Send resume and cover letter to: Demetriusp@mhyc.net (include ‘YouthBuild Alumni Mentor’ in the email subject line). If you have questions about the position, please email: Demetriusp@mhyc.net. 

 Mile High Youth Corps is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. We are, therefore, committed to having our internal operations and employment practices administered on a non-discriminating basis inclusive of, but not limited to, race, color, hairstyle (hair texture, hair type, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breast feeding) or gender, age, religion (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), pregnancy, color, creed, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, medical condition, veteran status, military or veteran status, family care or leave status, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (together, these are referred to as “Protected Characteristics”), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Every effort shall be made to grant reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities.  

 

More information can be found at www.milehighyouthcorps.org 

 

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