Outreach Worker for At-Risk Boys
Overview
Join a well-loved New Hampshire non-profit dedicated to empowering boys from disadvantaged backgrounds via a unique combination of tuition-free summer camp and year-round mentoring support.
As a Mayhew Outreach Worker, your role would be divided into two main work seasons.
Job Description from September to May:
- Develop a professional mentoring relationship with each boy (10-18 years old) in your caseload, serving as a resource, role model, and trusted adult friend.
- Ensure the care, welfare, safety, and security of all program participants.
- Build collaborative relationships with schools and agencies in your area.
- Evaluate and admit new participants each spring.
- Embrace a self-directed work schedule (with most working hours happening after school, on weekends, and during school vacations).
Job description from June to August:
- Fulfill a critical leadership role at camp.
- Train, support, and mentor summer camp staff.
- Reside on Mayhew Island during this summer season.
Apply at: https://www.mayhew.org/outreach
Our most successful applicants:
- Have at least 1 year of experience working with a similar population of boys.
- Have a bachelor’s degree (or are close to completing one).
- Are highly motivated, professional, and responsive to feedback.
- Lead healthy, active and positive lifestyles and are physically capable of participating in all the activities we share with the boys (hiking, swimming, rowing, climbing, etc.).
- Naturally do what's right and are willing to live in a dynamic, disciplined, and structured community during our summer program.
- Demonstrate a good sense of humor, creativity, patience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to purpose.
- Have previous camp experience
- Have an interest in committing to Mayhew for a minimum of 3 years.
- Consent to and pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
- Are at least 21 years of age and have a terrific driving record.
As a member of our team, your benefits include:
- 35 days of Paid Time Off annually, Health Insurance, $500 annual employer contribution into an HSA account, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and support for ongoing professional development.
- Salary + summer bonus ranging from $42,500 to $44,300
- Up to 3 months of temporary free housing as you seek permanent residence in the state.
- A very flexible work schedule from September-May.
- A company vehicle for school-year mentoring work.
Ideal Start Date: June 1, 2025
The Anticipated Hiring Process:
- Initial phone interview with Program Director (~30 mins)
- Videoconference interview with Program Director and Operations Director (~90 mins)
- Writing & skills assessment (~1 hour), reference checks (2 professional + 1 personal), and criminal background check
- In-person interview with Executive Director (~1 hour)
- Job shadowing experience + Community Meet-and-Greet (~8 hours)
- Job offer
Apply at: https://www.mayhew.org/outreach
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $44,300.00 per year