Youth Program Mentor

Are you passionate about mentoring girls and empowering the next generation of leaders? Pretty Brown Girl (PBG) is seeking young professionals in Los Angeles to mentor girls through our school programs that build confidence, leadership skills, and support social-emotional growth. Founded in 2010, Pretty Brown Girl’s mission is to educate and empower Black and Brown girls by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being. We have empowered 100,000+ girls nationwide through our programs and events. Sessions will run once a week for one hour during school hours or after school (varies per group). Mentors will be assigned to their respective school site(s) for a total of 15 weeks, tentatively starting in November 2026. Multiple groups can be assigned based on applicant’s availability. Ideal Candidate
• Energetic, engaging, and has a fun, positive personality
• Passionate about empowering youth
• Comfortable leading groups and facilitating discussions
• Culturally aware and able to connect with students across grade levels
• Creative, flexible, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment What You’ll Do
• Lead engaging sessions for groups of up to 20 students
• Participate in PBG’s in-person and virtual Facilitator Training, Onboarding Sessions, and Office Hours with PBG’s Trainer
• Facilitate learner-centered discussions that build confidence, communication, and emotional awareness
• Relate to students about their personal experiences and provide a positive learning environment with quality and consistency
• Build student’s confidence by making the experience interactive and engaging
• Maintain positive, courteous, and respectful behavior with students, parents, and stakeholders
• Create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where students feel seen and supported
• Support student engagement through movement, creativity, and connection
• Maintain strong classroom management and positive group dynamics
• Represent Pretty Brown Girl with professionalism and positivity at all times Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the U.
S.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Experience working with youth in a classroom, camp, or workshop setting
• Experience facilitating group discussions or mentoring youth
• Reliable transportation to assigned sites
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics and resolve conflict positively
• Ability to participate in in-person programming, interviews, training, onboarding, and check-ins Interview Process Interviews will take place in-person and virtually. Ideal candidates will participate in role-playing scenarios, including modeling one of PBG’s lessons. Applicants are required to have access to a computer/ laptop with audio, video, and high-speed internet connection in the event of online sessions. Cell phones are not permitted. Pretty Brown Girl is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about Pretty Brown Girl at www.prettybrowngirl.com