Youth Program Assistant - 2 positions

Job posting: Youth Program Assistant

Status: Seasonal, June 24-Aug. 16, 2024, 28-32 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9-4pm, a couple hours on Friday as needed

Reports to: Program Manager

Broad Scope and Function of Job:

The Program Assistant supports our out-of-school time (OST) community-based programs for K-5 youth. This position partners with the program manager to establish developmentally appropriate activities, build meaningful relationships with youth and their families, and attend to the academic and social/emotional outcomes of the program. A Program Assistant assigned to each of our two community-based sites:

Luxton Learners: Luxton Learners operates from Luxton Park in SE Minneapolis and serves a diverse group, including East African, African American, Indigenous, and mixed-race youth living in or nearGlendale Townhomes.

Mulberry Junction: Mulberry Junction operates from East Side’s main campus at 1700 Second St. NE in Minneapolis and serves a diverse group of youth and families from across NE Minneapolis.

Seasonal opportunity with potential for longer term employment. Currently hiring for two positions.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the following functions:

Program Implementation (50%):

• Assist Program Manager in the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of groups and activities for students during program hours. Activities focus on skill development in academics, social emotional learning, problem-solving, decision-making, personal agency and community engagement.

• Plan and lead small-group enrichment and academic activities.

• Provide supervision of youth throughout program time to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants, using positive youth engagement and behavior management strategies as needed.

• Assist with data collection and evaluation of programming.

Administrative (20%)

• Enter data including registration information, program attendance and other outputs into our client database for regular assessment of program quality and continuous improvement.

• Assist with managing Continuous Learning Plans and academic goals for youth, to be submitted to MPS Office of Extended Learning.

• Create printed materials to support program enrollment (flyers, registration form, etc.).

• Attend meetings and trainings, participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Family and Community Engagement (10%):

• Conduct youth outreach in the community to link youth and families with available resources.

• Assist in planning and implementation of family education and engagement activities

• Facilitate parental involvement through direct communication, volunteer participation, family/parent events, and input.

Staffing Support (5%):

• Assist with coaching and development of volunteers, interns and contracted staff.

• Actively participate in orientation and training to gain the necessary understanding to carry out Youth Department and program goals.

Other (5%):

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

Job Requirements and Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Must have completed at least two years of post-secondary education. An associates or bachelors degree in child development, Human Services, Education, or related field preferred. 

Experience: 

• Proficiency writing and speaking in Oromo, Somali, and/or Spanish, as well as the ability to translate into spoken and written English is preferred. 

• Valid MN driver’s license and strong driving record required. 

• Experience working with urban youth and families in a community-based setting. 

• Experience tutoring youth with an emphasis on reading, STEM and social emotional learning.  

• Experience running a group and understanding group dynamics and how to increase youth engagement. 

Compensation: $20 per hour  

Application Deadline:  Open until filled  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

East Side Neighborhood Services is an equal opportunity employer 

and supports an inclusive workplace environment. 

We believe BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ communities must be centered in the 

work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these 

identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities, to apply.