Mentor Training Lead
Role Title: Mentor Training Lead
Reports to: Volunteers Director
Team: Extended Leadership Team (XLT)
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
About Us
Minds Matter Houston (MMH) connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
MMH could not exist without the hard work and commitment of our fully-volunteer team. Our dedicated volunteers grow from their experiences with students and fellow volunteers, enjoy the tangible satisfaction of seeing students succeed, and gain a valuable resume asset and a network of like-minded professionals.
Summary & Responsibilities
The Training Lead will support the ongoing development and success of Minds Matter Houston volunteers by designing and delivering impactful training experiences. This role ensures that new and returning volunteers are equipped with the tools, context, and confidence they need to effectively support our students.
The Training Lead will play a key role in shaping the volunteer journey by coordinating onboarding, developing training materials, and gathering feedback to continuously improve learning and engagement across the volunteer base.
Core Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate volunteer onboarding sessions
Develop and maintain training resources (e.g., slide decks, volunteer handbooks, videos, role-specific guides)
Partner with other XLT members and Directors to tailor training content to specific volunteer roles and challenges
Collect feedback from volunteers and stakeholders to improve training sessions over time
Maintain a centralized library of training materials and track attendance and completion of training sessions
You’ll Be a Good Fit If You:
Have experience in training, teaching, instructional design, or facilitation—especially in volunteer or nonprofit settings
Are confident leading workshops, public speaking, and making information digestible and engaging for diverse audiences
Want to volunteer with a mission-drive organization making an impact in the lives of Houston-area high school students
Are prepared to take on a volunteer leadership role on a growing team
Have great organizational and time management skills
