Social Impact & Leadership Mentor

Social Impact & Leadership Mentor Internship

Remote Internship Opportunity

Academic Credit or Volunteer

Includes letter of support from the Founder

Position Overview

Join Voice Up as a remote Social Impact Leadership Mentor, guiding the next generation of change-makers in their leadership journey. This 100% flexible, virtual position allows you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining your own schedule and location independence.

Core Role

Support emerging leaders involved in the criminal justice syste. (ages 7-21) as they develop and implement social impact initiatives that matter to them. Serve as a consistent mentor, guide, and resource connector while helping students navigate their leadership development journey.

The age level groupings are as follows

7 to 9

10 to 12

13 to 15

16 to 18

19 to 21

Be sure to indicate your age preference on your email to . Include your resume and cover letter.

Flexibility Structure

- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere with reliable internet

- Flexible Schedule**: 10-15 hours/week minimum

- 100% Adaptable Workflow**: Design your mentorship approach around your strengths

Primary Responsibilities

1. **Student Support (40% of role)**

- Provide 1:1 virtual mentoring sessions

- Guide students through course modules

- Offer feedback on leadership projects

- Track student progress and growth

- Facilitate peer connections

2. **Project Guidance (30% of role)**

- Help students refine social impact ideas

- Connect students to relevant resources

- Provide project development feedback

- Support impact measurement efforts

- Guide documentation processes

3. **Community Building (20% of role)**

- Facilitate local outreach and virtual group discussions

- Create supportive peer environments

- Organize virtual collaboration spaces

- Connect students with similar interests

- Build mentor-mentee relationships

4. **Program Support (10% of role)**

- Provide curriculum feedback

- Document student success stories

- Share best practices

- Contribute to program improvements

- Support program evaluation

Required Skills & Qualities

- Strong virtual communication abilities

- Experience with social impact initiatives

- Comfortable with digital platforms

- Organized and self-motivated

- Passionate about youth development

- Experience in mentorship or teaching

- Strong cultural competency

- Adaptable leadership style

Technical Requirements

- Reliable internet connection

- Personal computer with video capability

- Proficiency with:

- Video conferencing platforms

- Project management tools

- Digital collaboration spaces

- Basic data tracking systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Current college student or recent graduate

- Background in:

- Social Impact

- Education

- Youth Development

- Community Organizing

- Leadership Development

- Previous mentoring experience

- Demonstrated project management skills

- Strong digital literacy

Time Management

**Weekly Time Distribution (Flexible):**

- Direct Student Support: 8-10 hours

- Project Review & Feedback: 5-7 hours

- Community Facilitation: 4-5 hours

- Program Support: 3-4 hours

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

1. **Professional Development**

- Leadership training

- Mentorship

- Project management experience

- Impact measurement skills

- Network building

2. **Career Enhancement**

- Reference letters

- Portfolio development

- Professional recommendations

- Industry connections

- Speaking opportunities

3. **Personal Growth**

- Impact measurement experience

- Cross-cultural competency

- Virtual leadership skills

- Community building expertise

- Project management practice

Support Provided

1. **Onboarding**

- Comprehensive training

- Mentorship guidelines

- Resource access

- Platform orientation

- Best practices guide

2. **Ongoing Support**

- Weekly check-ins

- Mentor community

- Resource library

- Professional development

- Technical assistance

3. **Resources Provided**

- Digital platform access

- Mentorship materials

- Project templates

- Assessment tools

- Communication platforms

Success Metrics

1. **Student Engagement**

- Mentoring session completion

- Project progression

- Student satisfaction

- Growth measurements

- Impact achievements

2. **Program Impact**

- Project completion rates

- Student growth metrics

- Community impact

- Program feedback

- Resource utilization

Application Process

Send to

1. Submit digital portfolio including:

- Resume/CV

- Social impact experience

- Mentorship philosophy

2. Virtual interview process:

- Initial screening

- Skills assessment

- Mock mentoring session

- Team interview

- Final discussion

Compensation

Academic Credit or Volunteer

Includes letter of refernce from the Founder upon successful completion.

Term

- 3-month initial commitment

- Opportunity for extension

- Performance-based advancement

- Leadership track available

- Network growth potential

Patience

Workplace patience is the capacity to maintain composure and effectiveness in the face of delays, setbacks, and the varying speeds at which different team members work and learn. Patient team members understand that quality work takes time, that learning curves vary, and that rushing often leads to mistakes. They recognize that building strong teams and developing new capabilities requires investment in time and understanding. Patience includes the wisdom to know when to push forward and when to step back, allowing processes and people the time they need to achieve optimal results. It also means maintaining a calm and supportive demeanor during stressful periods or when facing challenges.