BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE CAREERS

WE BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Do you want to go home from your job every day knowing you made a difference in the life of a child?
If so, join the Big Brothers Big Sisters team, and make an impact in the future of your community.

Flexible Schedules and Generous Paid Time Off

We know that healthy, happy employees are more effective and enjoy their roles.

WORK THAT MATTERS

The work we do every day changes the trajectory of kids’ lives all over East Tennessee.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Our job benefits help take care of your present and future. Access to group health insurance and retirement.

FULL/PART-TIME JOB OPENINGS

BoldPath Coach

Job Title: BoldPath Coach
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt – $45,000 a year (based on experience)
Location: Knoxville, TN

Candidate Profile
The primary function of the BoldPath Coach is to guide and support individual children and youth in their personal
growth. This position is responsible for providing guidance to female mentees, enabling them to reach their full
potential. This position requires a strong ability to build relationships, provide feedback, and foster an environment of
social and emotional growth and learning

Essential Mentoring Functions

  1. Provide mentorship at the specified elementary or middle school in a one-to-one or group
    setting.
  2. Lead mentoring groups or one-to-one mentoring on a schedule established in coordination with
    the school administration.
  3. Work with mentees to create clear, achievable goals, both short-term and long-term, holding
    them accountable for their actions, commitments, and deadlines.
  4. Regularly assessing progress of goals, reviewing outcomes, and ensuring maximum impact.
  5. Maintain progress by monitoring data for each mentee.
  6. Maintain attendance records for all mentoring sessions within Matchforce.
  7. Provide cohesive match support to the parent/caregiver, meeting three times a year, entering
    all information into Matchforce.
  8. Provide resources, tools, and learning opportunities to enhance mentees’ engagement and
    knowledge.
  9. Coordinate community and corporate partners to improve and increase volunteer efforts.
  10. Maintain positive and productive relationships with school personnel and Community Schools
    school staff, including initiative-taking communication and collaboration.
  11. When school is out of session, assist with enrollment and assessment of children and volunteers,
    including interviewing, conducting reference and background checks.
  12. Maximize impact by evaluating and shifting priorities as needs arise.

Culture

  1. Demonstrates a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion that reflects BBBSETN’s commitment to JEDI
    (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion).
  2. Leads and manages resources (people and capital) that retains and cultivates positive, measurable success.
  3. Monitors progress against performance targets; implement counter measures as needed.
  4. Provides consistent follow-up after meetings.
  5. Other duties and responsibilities assigned, as necessary.

Qualifications

  1. High school diploma with a minimum of two years relevant work experience in related fields, such as social
    work, counseling, social services, child development, or education required.
  2. Previous experience working in schools is preferred.
  3. Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  5. Working knowledge of and use of a customer relations management (CRM) system a plus.

To Apply
Send your resume and a Letter of Interest to Careers@tennesseebig.org. Include “BoldPath Coach” in the subject line.

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INTERNSHIPS

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee accepts intern applications from college students and young professionals for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters (with some flexibility around these specific dates).

Send all inquiries to Lorien Pace at lpace@tennesseebig.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

BBBS-ETN welcomes any interest with volunteering in our office during the day, at special events, or as a mentor. Please visit this page to learn more about getting involved.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BBBS-ETN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BBBS-ETN is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

BBBS-ETN is a Drug-Free Workplace.