College Access Mentor

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW•Sacramento, CA

32d•$1,250 - $2,550

About The Position

Would you like to change the narrative for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds? Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) is seeking passionate Mentors who believe in our Core Values: Teamwork, Character, Service, and Liberation. Join a national movement committed to transforming the lives of young people through education, mentorship, and leadership. The Mentor Fellowship Program serves youth during the 2025-2026 school year, Summer Break and 2026–2027 school year, with service terms beginning February 2026, March 2026, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026, and January 2027. What is Improve Your Tomorrow? Founded in 2013, Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) exists to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who attend and graduate from college. We envision a world where men of color are: Overrepresented in higher education Underrepresented in the criminal justice system Leaders in their communities We combat academic inequities and build a college to community pipeline through resilience, authenticity, and passion. What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages individuals in community service addressing education, public health, disaster response, environmental conservation, and more. IYT partners with AmeriCorps to provide service opportunities focused on increasing college access for disadvantaged youth. Through this partnership, IYT Mentors serve as role models, leaders, and advocates for students and families. What Do College Access Mentors Do? The Mentor Fellowship Program develops emerging leaders while supporting students on their journey to and through college. Mentors serve at middle schools, high schools, and college campuses, providing mentorship, academic support, and college readiness services.

Requirements

Schedule Requirements
Commit to 20, 30 or 40 hours per week
Available Monday–Friday between 8:00am–5:30pm
Mandatory monthly Friday professional development
Required evenings and weekends (1–2 Saturdays/month)
May travel up to 20 minutes to assigned site
Additional Requirements
Must pass National Service Criminal History Check
FBI fingerprinting
National Sex Offender Registry
State background check
Attend Pre-Service Orientation
Attend Mentor Fellowship Training
IYT provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Statement
IYT provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected status

Responsibilities

Deliver workshops (college advising, civic engagement, life skills, etc.)
Manage a caseload of 25–30 students (part-time) or up to 50 (full-time)
Provide academic, emotional, and mentorship support
Review transcripts and advise on college requirements
Communicate weekly with parents/guardians
Support college applications, FAFSA, and parent nights
Enter daily student data into Salesforce
Participate in leadership training, IYT events, and Brotherhood activities (1–2 Saturdays/month)
Attend college tours (2 times per semester)
Support campus and community events
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Benefits of Service
Bi-weekly living stipend
Medical benefits (if eligible)
Student loan deferment (if eligible)
Professional development & career advising
Access to IYT Alumni Network
Wellness and mental health workshops
Guaranteed admissions (for former IYT students)
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion
Education Award
Earn between $1,565.08 and $10,000
Amount depends on slot type
Can be used for qualified student loans and college expenses
Living Stipend
Sacramento, CA / Central Valley, CA $1,250.21 Bi-weekly stipend for 30 hours per week commitment
Bay Area, CA $1,275.00 Bi-weekly stipend for 30 hours per week commitment