Community-Based Youth Mentor

About Magnolia Project: Magnolia Project prepares middle and high school students for their meaningful next phase after K-12 – whether college, career, or another path – by connecting them with durable skills through personalized career exploration as well as hands-on experience alongside trusted industry mentors.Overview:The Magnolia Project is seeking passionate industry professionals to serve as Career Explorations mentors for middle and high school students in Marin and Sonoma Counties. As a mentor, you’ll introduce small groups of students to your field, lead hands-on projects, and inspire the next generation to explore meaningful career paths. This 3–4 day, project-based opportunity—offered several times per school year—will allow you to give back by sharing your industry skills, and help develop the next generation workforce in our community.What You’ll Do:Work with experienced teachers to design and lead engaging, hands-on, project-based activities showcasing your industryMentor small groups of students for 3–4 consecutive school days at the school site (approximately 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), scheduled throughout the fall and springParticipate in a brief interview day (~2 hours) with students for each programAttend a mandatory 3-hour training session on September 10, 2025Collaborate with the Magnolia Project team to support student successComplete a Background Check and TB screening (required)Confirm your availability for potential mentorship dates during the summer scheduling process for the upcoming school yearWho You Are:A professional (currently employed or retired) with real-world experience in any of the following fields: trade skills, tech, health care, business, automotive, creative arts, graphic design, law, culinary arts, or other relevant industriesEnt