Artistic Mentoring Coordinator -Youth Development

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC)

Artistic Mentoring Coordinator -Youth Development

Baltimore, MD
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    1:1 Arts Mentoring Coordinator Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) in Baltimore, MD, US, is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Arts Mentoring Coordinator to join our passionate team. At LTYC, we are committed to empowering the youth through artistic expression, creativity, and mentorship. As an Arts Mentoring Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young individuals by fostering their artistic talents and nurturing their personal growth. Join us in creating a supportive and inspiring environment where creativity thrives, and each young artist is encouraged to reach their full potential. Your role as a mentor will play a vital part in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow and making a real difference in our community. Responsibilities: • Develop personalized arts mentoring plans for individual youth participants. • Organize and oversee weekly 1:1 arts mentoring sessions. • Collaborate with local artists and arts organizations to provide diverse learning opportunities. • Evaluate the progress and growth of each youth participant through regular assessments. • Maintain detailed records and reports on each mentoring session and participant growth. • Recruitment of 1:1 Arts Mentors and 1:1 Arts Mentees. • Coordinate and conduct interviews for mentor candidates. • Monitor the 1:1 Arts Mentor referral process. • Match each mentor with a mentee and provide mentors with guidance and framework concerning what to work on with mentees. • Conduct meetings with DSS, DJS Staff, and external 1:1 Arts Mentoring partners, etc. • Monitor, support, and evaluate mentor/mentee relationships to determine if any changes must be made. • Review progress reports written by mentors. • Write reports about the success rates or failures of current programs. • Communication Skills: strong verbal and written skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and school administration. • Prior experience in establishing environments whereby creative art is explored, discovered, and observed. • A demonstrated track record of propelling student growth and mastery. • Commitment to ongoing professional development. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Fine Arts, Art Education, or Psychology. • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth in an arts-related capacity. • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate mentoring programs. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and comfortable working with diverse populations. Compensation: $30 - $35 hourly

    • Develop personalized arts mentoring plans for individual youth participants. • Organize and oversee weekly 1:1 arts mentoring sessions. • Collaborate with local artists and arts organizations to provide diverse learning opportunities. • Evaluate the progress and growth of each youth participant through regular assessments. • Maintain detailed records and reports on each mentoring session and participant growth. • Recruitment of 1:1 Arts Mentors and 1:1 Arts Mentees. • Coordinate and conduct interviews for mentor candidates. • Monitor the 1:1 Arts Mentor referral process. • Match each mentor with a mentee and provide mentors with guidance and framework concerning what to work on with mentees. • Conduct meetings with DSS, DJS Staff, and external 1:1 Arts Mentoring partners, etc. • Monitor, support, and evaluate mentor/mentee relationships to determine if any changes must be made. • Review progress reports written by mentors. • Write reports about the success rates or failures of current programs. • Communication Skills: strong verbal and written skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and school administration. • Prior experience in establishing environments whereby creative art is explored, discovered, and observed. • A demonstrated track record of propelling student growth and mastery. • Commitment to ongoing professional development.