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2026 - 2027 College Access Mentor

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW·Baltimore, Maryland

$2,550 - $2,550/mo·Temporary·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The mentor will guide 25-50 boys and young men of color through middle and high school, assisting them with college applications and financial aid. Responsibilities also include running workshops on civic engagement and life skills, and maintaining communication between home and school.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Baltimore,
  • MD 21202Position
  • Type:
  • SeasonalEducation
  • Level:
  • High
  • School or
  • GED equivalentSalary
  • Range: $2,125.00 - $2,125.00
  • Salary/monthTravel
  • Percentage:
  • NegligibleJob
  • Category:
  • Entry
  • LevelImprove
  • Your
  • Tomorrow (IYT) and
  • AmeriCorps
  • Hiring
  • Now:
  • Position start
  • August 2026 through
  • January 2027
  • Overview: You aren’t just looking for a job, you’re looking to make an impact. At IYT, we’re dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and replacing it with a college-to-community pipeline. We’re looking for leaders, big brothers and sisters, and change-makers to join our Mentor Fellowship Program.
  • How
  • You’ll
  • Make
  • An
  • Impact
  • Be the
  • Blueprint: Guide 25-50 boys and young men of color as they navigate middle and high school
  • Open
  • Doors: Help students crush their college applications and secure financial aid
  • Lead the
  • Vibes: Run workshops on civic engagement, life skills, and “Brotherhood” activities
  • Connect the
  • Dots: Keep parents in the loop and bridge the gap between home and school Is This You? You are passionate about social justice and equity in education You can vibe with teenagers and command a room You’re organized enough to handle data (we use Salesforce, and we’ll teach you) You can commit to the mission (Monday-Friday + 1-2
  • Saturdays a month)
  • The
  • Hiring
  • Timeline
  • Apply: 5-10 minutes
  • Screening
  • Call: 15 minute vibe check within 7 days of applying
  • Interview: 45 minute deep dive into your passion and skills
  • Offer:
  • Within 48 hours of your final interview
  • Start
  • Dates: Rolling start dates run from
  • August 2026 to
  • January 2027
  • Your
  • First 90
  • Days: The Roadmap Learn how we invest in your growth, giving you the foundational support you need to hit the ground running.
  • Days 1-30: Complete your Pre-Service Orientation where you’ll learn the IYT secret sauce, meet your cohort, and get assigned to your school site.
  • Days 31-60: You’ll begin managing your caseload of students. You’ll lead your first workshop and start building those “Brotherhood” bonds
  • By
  • Day 90: You’re now a pro. You’ll be advising on FAFSA, planning college tours, and seeing real progress in your students' grades and confidence.
  • Perks
  • That
  • Actually
  • Matter:
  • Health &
  • Wellness: Medical benefits (if eligible) + mental health workshops
  • Student
  • Loan
  • Relief: Defer your loans while serving + earn the
  • Segal
  • Education
  • Award to pay them off
  • Flexibility:
  • While we follow school hours (8am-5:30pm), we prioritize a culture of wellness and support
  • Network: Get direct access to our IYT Alumni Network and professional career advising Professional
  • Development opportunities
  • Near
  • Peer
  • Mentorship
  • Benefits of
  • Service: IYT Mentors receive a bi-weekly stipend, medical benefits (if eligible), loan deferment (if eligible), professional development, career advising, access to Alumni Network and much more! Upon the successful completion of the service term, IYT Mentors receive a monetary educational award. Please see more details for your region below. Earn an Education Award upon completion of program requirements Earn up to or between $1,565.08 to $10,000 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be applied towards qualified student loans and college expenses (pending hourly commitment). Contingent on the number of years served. Eligible for Student Loan Deferment and Student Loan Forgiveness (for all loans that qualify) Gain Career Readiness, Leadership Development training, Access to Alumni Network and Career Resource counselor and that prepare you for your career path and to be leader Participate in Wellness workshops designed to support mental health, wellness, and personal empowerment. Access to Guaranteed admissions (only available to previous IYT members).
  • Terms of
  • Service: Terms of Service for 40 hours per week begin August through January 2027.
  • Maryland 40 hours per week: $1,062.50 Biweekly QualificationsMore Information The Mentor Fellowship Program serves youth during the 2026-2027 school year with service terms beginning August 2026, What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages individuals in community service addressing education, public health, disaster response, environmental conservation, and more. IYT partners with AmeriCorps to provide service opportunities focused on increasing college access for disadvantaged youth. Through this partnership, IYT Mentors serve as role models, leaders, and advocates for students and families. Additional Requirements Must pass National Service Criminal History Check FBI fingerprinting National Sex Offender Registry State background check Attend Pre-Service Orientation Attend Mentor Fellowship Training IYT provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Equal Opportunity Statement IYT provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected status

Requirements

Candidates must be passionate about social justice and education equity, capable of engaging with teenagers, and organized enough to handle data using Salesforce. A commitment to the mission, working Monday through Friday plus 1-2 Saturdays a month, is required.

  • high school
  • Mentoring
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Salesforce
  • Data Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Life Skills
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Social Justice
  • Civic Engagement
  • Equity in Education
  • FAFSA Advising
  • College Tour Planning

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Professional development
  • Segal Education Award
  • Career advising
  • Mental health workshops
  • Alumni network access
  • Student loan deferment

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$2,550 - $2,550/mo
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted
Mar 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW

Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) was founded in 2013 with the mission to increase the number of young men of color (YMOC) to attend and graduate from colleges and universities. We envision a world where men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Maryland college access mentor role

In Maryland, college access and student-support roles are often shaped by school-year calendars, college-readiness programming, and the need for staff who can build trust with teenagers while managing outreach and records. This role is competitive for candidates who pair mission alignment with strong organization, Salesforce comfort, and flexibility for weekday work plus 1-2 Saturdays a month. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and confirm the schedule and data-entry expectations before applying.

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