Careers

Are you ready to turn your passion for youth advocacy into a meaningful career? Friends of the Children – Utah is seeking a full-time Professional Mentor, we call a "Friend," to walk alongside eight youth—showing up consistently, building trust, and creating a sense of belonging through a long-term, relationship-centered role. You’ll champion each child’s strengths, celebrate their wins, and help them navigate significant challenges at school, at home, and in the community.

This innovative, evidence-based approach moves mentorship beyond the volunteer realm and is backed by more than 32 years of data. Our model creates lifelong positive change for youth.

We are looking for a compassionate committed professional with experience in education/youth services/social work, and the drive to make a measurable, lasting difference. As a Professional Mentor, you will help youth facing life’s greatest obstacles discover their limitless potential, build internal resiliency, and disrupt harmful cycles. Your impact will extend beyond the child, empowering caregivers and strengthening the entire family unit through trauma-informed, culturally responsive partnerships.

Join us and help change what’s possible—one relationship at a time.