ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, we are on mission to ensure that every child in the Metro East can graduate high school, with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact lasts a lifetime.

We are an affiliate of the oldest, largest, and most respected mentoring organization in the county. As a mission driven, performance-based organization we provide high quality and safe 1:1 mentoring services to the most vulnerable children across southwestern Illinois.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois is currently seeking an Enrollment Coordinator to join our program team. 

Come Defend Potential with us!

Make a Difference Daily

Looking for a job that actually means something? At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, we’re all about igniting the power and promise of youth through the power of mentorship—and we want you to help make that happen.

As our Enrollment Coordinator, you’ll be the first step in a life-changing journey for kids and volunteers. You’ll meet awesome families and inspiring adults, walk them through the enrollment process, help make match recommendations, and celebrate the start of meaningful mentoring relationships. If you're organized, people-savvy, and love a good spreadsheet as much as a good conversation—this might be your dream role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interview and enroll youth and adult volunteers—building trust and capturing their stories
• Recommend and approve meaningful match pairings based on strengths, interests, and needs
• Facilitate match meetings and help launch new matches with positive energy and support
• Assist with fun monthly match activities and help keep matches engaged
• Keep things on track by maintaining accurate documentation and case notes
• Help write program newsletters and contribute to donor and social media content
• Support community outreach and make sure we have a consistent pipeline of Bigs and Littles
• Be part of a close-knit team that believes in showing up for each other and for our community
  
  

You’d Be a Great Fit If You...

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a field like Social Work, Education, Psychology, Communications, or something similar (a degree in Social Work is preferred but not required)
• Know how to connect with both kids and adults—whether in-person, virtually, or over the phone
• Are highly organized, detail-loving, and good at juggling multiple priorities
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and with empathy (bonus if you're great at writing, too)
• Are social media-savvy and excited to help spread the word about our mission
• Believe in equity, inclusion, and the power of relationships to create change
• Have reliable transportation for local travel (home visits, community events, etc.)

Perks + Culture

• Salary range: $35,000 – $40,000, based on experience
• A 4-day workweek (hello, long weekends!)
• Hybrid work model.
• A tight-knit, mission-driven team that values your voice
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Meaningful work that makes a visible difference in local kids’ lives

Location: Hybrid – Belleville, IL (3 days in office, 1 day remote)
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Status: Full-Time with benefits | Reports to: Program Manager
Some evenings and weekends required

More about BBBS:

As the largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children between the ages of 6 and 14. Private, corporate, foundation, and individual contributions provide 88% of our revenue base upon which they build programming that meets the needs of each child individually, whether they come from a disadvantaged or single-parent home, live in foster care, have been abused or neglected, or need a consistent friendship. Our programs are proven to keep kids in school, out of trouble, and on the path to post-graduate success.

Change lives, one match at a time! Together, you can make a lasting difference!

Interested?
Please send your resume and cover letter to Brianna Anderson at briannaa@bbbsil.org.

If you're looking for meaningful work where every day you help change lives—we’d love to hear from you!

BBBSIL is an equal opportunity employer. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, our work is grounded in three core values: Access, Belonging, and Opportunity. We are committed to providing every young person with access to a positive mentor, ensuring they feel a deep sense of belonging within a supportive community, and empowering them with opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.  At Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we recognize, affirm, and celebrate the varied backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential by striving to ensure all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.