Job Title
Stateside Mentor Team Lead | Full-time
Team
Mentor Team
Reports to
Director of Programming
Location
Remote (USA)
Job Description Overview
As the Stateside Mentor Team Lead, your job is to oversee the team of mentors that will run the Pre-field and Post-field portions of our program, as well as the applicant process. You will supervise and train these mentors and managers in effective mentoring and coaching skills as related to mobilizing young adults to overseas missions. You will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and coaching these managers and mentors to help them become as effective as possible. You will also be responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Pre-field and Post-field portions of the program. You will work closely with the Director of Programming to ensure continuity and create world class mobilization offerings.
REQUIREMENTS:
Critical Qualities
Mature Christian faith and agreement with Cafe 1040’s statement of faith
A passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a proven devotion to the habits necessary to maintain a daily relationship with him
Reflect personal and public integrity in line with Biblical principles
Possess a longing for the fulfillment of the Great Commission
Value for developing others and seeing them as individuals
Natural lean towards coaching and mentoring
Patient and understanding for the unique characteristics of the millennial and Gen Z generation
Skills and Experience:
Proven ability to lead and motivate others
Exceptional ability to cast vision and lead a team towards that vision
Ability to train, develop, and evaluate a team
Strong mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills that can be used to help others become effective mentors, coaches, and leaders within the missions industry
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Possesses high standards of excellence
Significant experience in one-on-one and team mentoring environments for young adults
Experience with cross-cultural ministry and “culture shock” preferred
Proven ability to maturely communicate Biblical truth in small groups and individual mentoring
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Patient and adaptable disposition to changing circumstances
English speaking
Specific Job Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities
Train Managers and Student Mentors in effective mentoring skills
Lead a weekly Stateside Mentor Team meeting focused on communication and development
If applicable, lead a weekly Stateside Mentor Team leadership meeting focused on collaborating with managers
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with manager and/or mentors with the goal of coaching, developing, and improving their performance
Develop and improve mentoring curriculum that addresses the fears and obstacles young adults will face when considering long-term missions work
Oversee the support raising efforts of the various teams
Make final decisions about students approval to go overseas based on the applicant process, pre-field engagement, and support raising
Work to develop a deep network with various missions agencies who offer opportunities that could be potential opportunities for our graduates
Regularly evaluate the mentors and managers, and determine where improvement is needed
Serve as a contact to family and friends while students are overseas
Perform regular evaluations of the effectiveness of Pre-field and Post-field and make improvements as necessary
Lead a yearly Mentor Team retreat focused on vision casting, rest, relationship, and development
Approve PTO, expense reports, annual budgets, raise requests, and other HR designated tasks for the Stateside Mentor Team in collaboration with managers
Work closely with the Director of Programming to continuously improve the overall process and program
Facilitate collaboration and communication between the stateside mentor team and all other teams within Cafe 1040
Manage, supervise, develop, and support Applicant Process Manager, Mentor Team Admin, and Alumni Care and Strategic Partnerships Manager
Support and uphold the policies, values, and statement of faith of Cafe 1040
Maintain sustainable funding levels for your role through Cafe 1040’s supportraising model committing 10% of your time on a weekly basis.
Actively take the opportunities to mobilize those people in the scope of your influence toward involvement and investment in the mission and vision of Cafe 1040
***The mentor does not act as a professional counselor to mentor in all problem and trouble areas of life, but focuses specifically on the areas that relate to serving overseas long-term. However, traits exemplified in the counseling profession will be part of the mentor’s role: Listening, Nurturing, Supporting, and Advising.
This is a support-based position. Nothing in this job description restricts Cafe 1040’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
