Paid Afterschool Mentor Intensive Youth Mentoring (Ages 1014)

Organization:Multicultural Career Intern Program, Inc. (MCIP)

Location:Washington, DC (in-person, DC Public School site)

Schedule:Afterschool | Part-time

Compensation:$25$35 per hour (based on education level)

About MCIP

Multicultural Career Intern Program, Inc. (MCIP) is a District-based nonprofit with a long-standing commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and expanding opportunity for young people. For decades, MCIP has partnered with schools, families, and communities to support youth through mentoring, education, and leadership developmentmeeting young people where they are and walking alongside them toward long-term success.

Position Overview

MCIP is seekingdedicated, paid mentorsto join ourIntensive Afterschool Mentoring Initiative, servingat-promise middle school youth ages 1014from DC Public Schools.

This is ahigh-engagement, relationship-centered roledesigned for individuals who understand that consistency, trust, and accountability are essential to youth development. Mentors support young people who may be navigating academic challenges, social-emotional needs, or exposure to community stressorsand who benefit most from stable, caring adult relationships.

Mentoring sessions take place23 times per week at a DC Public School site, providing a structured, familiar, and supportive environment. The program is supplemented byplanned field trips and weekend excursions, offering youth safe opportunities to build confidence, explore the city, and strengthen group bonds.

The program is structured, supervised, and grounded in best practices commonly found in intensive mentoring models across the District, emphasizingcredible relationships, social-emotional skill-building, positive identity development, and clear expectations.

Program Structure

• Youth participate inseparate boys and girls mentoring cohorts, creating developmentally appropriate, affirming spaces.
• MCIP strongly prefers mentors whose gender identity aligns with the cohort they support, as this has proven effective in building trust, openness, and engagement among middle-grade youth.
• This preference reflects program design and youth well-being and is not intended to be exclusionary; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Mentors will:

• Buildconsistent, trusting relationshipswith a small group of middle-grade youth
• Facilitate structured mentoring sessions23 afternoons per weekat a DC public school site
• Lead and support youth through:
  • Social-emotional learning activities
  • Emotional regulation and self-awareness development
  • Decision-making and goal-setting
  • Conflict resolution and communication skills
• Participate infield trips and weekend excursionsas scheduled
• Model professionalism, respect, and healthy boundaries
• Engage in training, supervision, and reflective practice
• Communicate regularly with MCIP staff and follow program expectations

Schedule & Time Commitment

• Approximately 5-10 hours per week
• Afterschool sessions:Two to three weekdays,3:006:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays or weekendsfor field trips, excursions, family engagement, or special events
• A school-year commitment is strongly preferred

Compensation

• $25/hourCollege students currently enrolled
• $35/hourCollege graduates and professionals
• Paid training and ongoing support included

Qualifications

We encourage applicants who are:

• College students (sophomore level or above) or college graduates
• Interested in education, youth development, social work, psychology, public policy, juvenile justice, or community leadership
• Comfortable working withat-promise youthin structured, school-based settings
• Culturally responsive, reflective, and equity-minded
• Reliable, consistent, and able to maintain clear boundaries
• Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous learning

Prior mentoring or youth-serving experience is strongly preferred but not required.