Louisiana Childrens Museum·New Orleans, Louisiana
The Parent Mentor will serve as a primary support contact for families, facilitating developmental programming and building supportive relationships. They will also act as a communication hub between families and program partners while assisting with cohort meetings and program evaluation.
Research tells us that the first 1,000 days of life—the period from pregnancy through a child’s first three years—are critical to healthy development. During this time, children’s brains develop rapidly, relationships with caregivers are strengthened, and early experiences help shape lifelong learning, health, and well-being.
The Louisiana Children’s Museum’s First 1000 Days Program supports parents and caregivers during this important stage of early childhood development by providing meaningful connections, resources, and guidance tailored to children’s developmental milestones.
As part of a one-year pilot partnership program with Clover, the Parent Mentor will support participating families through consistent engagement, relationship-building, and developmental programming. The program will include monthly in-person cohort gatherings held at Clover on the second Saturday of each month, beginning October 10, where families will participate in activities focused on child development, caregiver connection, health, wellness, and strengthening family relationships.
Through in-person engagement, email communications, and ongoing family support, the Parent Mentor will serve as a trusted resource for families throughout the pilot year.
The Parent Mentor will communicate regularly with First 1000 Days program families to build a supportive community, encourage positive caregiver-child interactions, and connect families with resources that promote healthy development during the first three years of life.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Louisiana Children’s Museum is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Diversity strengthens our culture of creativity and play, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Background checks may be required depending on job responsibilities; while some offenses may be automatic disqualifiers, not all criminal history will disqualify a candidate.
Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree and at least one year of experience working with children ages 0-3 and diverse communities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office 365, are required.
Market context
In Louisiana, Parent Mentor roles serving the first 1,000 days typically seek candidates who can support families with children ages 0–3 and work effectively across diverse communities. Competition may favor applicants with an Associate’s Degree, direct early-childhood experience, strong communication skills, and MS Office 365 proficiency; tailor your resume to show each requirement. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time before you apply.