Contact IYT
Contact IYT
Join our team of authentic, resilient, and passionate people who are changing the educational equity landscape and making a difference in the lives of our young scholars.
Join our team of authentic, resilient, and passionate people who are changing the educational equity landscape and making a difference in the lives of our young scholars.
Join our team of authentic, resilient, and passionate people who are changing the educational equity landscape and making a difference in the lives of our young scholars.
Join our team of authentic, resilient, and passionate people who are changing the educational equity landscape and making a difference in the lives of our young scholars.
Join our team of authentic, resilient, and passionate people who are changing the educational equity landscape and making a difference in the lives of our young scholars.
ADMINISTRATION
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Executive Director - Central Valley
Sacramento, California, Full-Time
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A Mentor is...
A caring guide,
A wise advisor,
A partner on a journey,
A mirror for your story,
A trusted friend.
Year-long paid fellowships for college students and early career professionals of all genders.
Become a fellow, change lives.
IYT's Mentor Fellowship Program is a year-long opportunity for diverse college students to develop strong, innovative, and empathetic leadership skills while supporting young men of color on their journey to and through college. Fellows will be placed within one of IYT's signature programs: College Academy, IYT CC, or IYT U.
IYT Mentors provide the following services across programs:
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Lead student development workshops, including but not limited to college advising, civic engagement, character education, and life skills.
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Work with IYT’s programs team to assess and develop strategies to support students' academic and emotional needs.
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Collaborate with educators, school staff, and community partners to cultivate a vibrant student driven culture that values resilience, authenticity, and passion.
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Participate in leadership development sessions to hone leadership skills.
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Benefits of Service
Fellows will become part of the greater AmeriCorps Volunteer Network and will receive a biweekly living allowance and an education award. At the conclusion of your service-year as an Americorp member, you gain access to the Employers of National Service. This is a network of over 600 diverse employers across every sector that highly value and recruit AmeriCorps service members after their year of service.
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Learn more here: https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
(Positions are open until filled)
The mission of IYT in itself made me want to become a mentor. It was a breath of fresh air to be surrounded by like minded people who are passionate about working to end systemic oppression on the basis of race and gender.”
Sophia Barcenas
Mentor at Del Campo High School
Open Opportunities
Candidates of all genders are encouraged to apply!
We provide fellowship opportunities ranging from 20–40 hours/week.
To apply, fill out the interest form below
and one of our recruitment managers will reach out with application info!
This program is supported by the AmeriCorps Volunteer Network.
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