Shades of Sisterhood (SOS) Mavens (Non-Certificated)

Maven Role

This position reports to Reports to My Brother’s Keeper (SOS) Program Specialist and Office of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. This position supports the My Brother’s Keeper (SOS) initiative that is aimed to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by girls and young ladies and ensures that all young people can reach their full potential. In Schenectady we have created a small group mentoring program in each of our elementary middle and high schools for Young ladies. This position requires a high degree of open-mindedness, intuitiveness and flexibility.

Maven Expectations

? Serve as a check and Connect for the SOS students in the building;

? Facilitate group mentoring sessions in designated building

? Weekly communication with SOS Program Specialist about individual and group progress;

? Assist SOS students with goal setting & organization skills;

? Serve as an advocate for students & maintain contact with teachers to facilitate success of SOS students;

? Communicate with families regularly on SOS student progress;

? Support planning and attend program events after school hours including weekends.

Maven Key Qualities

Dedication and understanding of girls and young ladies;

? Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills;

? Takes an advocacy approach to coaching and mentoring;

? Strives to foster and motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Experience working with young ladies and running groups.

Mentoring and/or coaching experience.