Careers

Truly Reviving Our Youth (TROY Center) is a community-based organization in Fresno, CA.

The primary focus of the Mentor role is to mentor youth in need of intentional support in an elementary school setting as well as secondary and high school campuses. Our program is based on research-validated youth development practices. It weaves together evidence-based theoretical frameworks that specifically support impressionable youth. We engage youth in activities that build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and community connection through trust-building activities, story-telling, critical reflections, and presentations. Our program is premised on four pillars of positive engagement, each centering the strengths, wisdom and dignity of every youth participant.

The TROY Mentor will be effective if they can create:

• A safe, supportive environment

• Healing centered engagement

• Reflection and practice

• Knowledge of self and community

Mentor Qualifications:

• Good communication skills

• Ability to take notes and record data

• Experience working with youth

• Ability to accept and relate to youth who may not share the same lifestyle and values

• Should respect mentee's right to self-determination and independence

• Should exhibit common sense, intelligence, friendliness, maturity, sensitivity, and responsibility

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran, or disability status.

Drug-free employer. Pre-employment TB test, fingerprinting, and background check required.

• Job Type: Part- Time

• Pay: From $20.

• Schedule: 3 to 8-hour shifts

• Work Location: Varies

To apply for this role, please email info@troycenter.org with an introduction and resume.