Career Pathways Mentor

About The House of Darla

The House of Darla (HOD) is a you(th)™-centered nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people through hands-on mentorship, life and soft-skills development, education, the arts, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, wellness programming, and community engagement.

Through programs, workshops, and creative initiatives, HOD helps youth and young adults build leadership, confidence, and real-world skills while exploring their passions and contributing positively to their communities.

The House of Darla serves as a collaborative space where mentors, creatives, professionals, and youth leaders come together to support growth, creativity, and community impact.

Position Overview

The Career Pathways Mentor supports youth and young adults pursuing career certifications and workforce credentials by providing mentorship, accountability, and guidance throughout their learning journey.

Mentors help participants stay on track with coursework, build confidence, strengthen workplace readiness and soft skills, and connect their learning to real-world career opportunities.

This role focuses on encouragement, goal setting, mentorship, and progress tracking to help participants successfully complete credential programs and move toward employment or continued education.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide one-on-one and small group coaching to participants pursuing career credentials
• Support students in staying on track with certification programs and coursework
• Help participants identify career interests and develop personal career pathways
• Assist participants in setting goals and creating a GPS to Success plan
• Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and accountability
• Support preparation for credential exams and certification completion

• Provide mentorship in workplace readiness skills, including time management, professionalism, communication, and Dress for Success guidance

• Facilitate learning around financial literacy, goal setting, and responsible money management

• Lead or support one-on-one sessions, small group workshops, or activities focused on confidence building, mentorship, and personal development

• Coordinate with instructors, program staff, and community partners

• Assist with tracking participant progress, attendance, and credential completion data

• Provide mentorship related to workplace confidence, personal development, and career growth

• Provide virtual mentorship or coaching sessions when appropriate

Work Environment & Schedule

• Position may be offered in-person, hybrid, or remote depending on program needs and mentor availability
• Some evening or weekend support may be requested depending on participant schedules

Minimum Requirements

• Experience mentoring, coaching, teaching, or supporting youth and young adults preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in workforce development, credential programs, or career readiness initiatives
• Ability to support participants in a positive and encouraging environment
• Must be able to pass a background check

Essential Skills

• Mentorship and coaching
• Communication and relationship building
• Goal setting and accountability support
• Career pathways guidance
• Workplace readiness and soft skills development
• Organization and participant tracking

What Mentors Gain

• Opportunity to support youth and young adults in achieving career credentials
• Experience contributing to workforce development initiatives
• Leadership and coaching experience in a community-focused environment

Opportunity Type

Opportunities may be volunteer, stipend-based, contract, seasonal, part-time, or remote depending on program needs.

Applicants working directly with youth must be 18+ and able to pass a background screening.