Share Email Opening Title Beacons Youth Counselor at Franklin Middle School (PT)  About the Organization YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world. The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective change agent in the journey to eliminate racism and sexism in our community. We are a trusted social justice organization with a 130+ year history of advocacy for women and children. More than 30,000 people in our community are served every year by YWCA Minneapolis, through award-winning programs, classes, and workshops. YWCA Minneapolis strives every day for: • Race and gender equity • Economic independence for women • Respect for diverse cultures • Children and youth who thrive • A community that is vibrant and healthy   Category Community Relations   Description *** IMMEDIATE NEED WITH A $250 SIGN-ON BONUS ***   Copy/Paste link to schedule a Phone Interview NOW! https://calendly.com/hgorman-ywcarecruiter/30min   Are you looking for a way to get involved in the community? Get involved by joining our Beacons afterschool community at Franklin Middle School! Gym games, art projects, science experiments, and more! Join our Beacons team and help make afterschool thrive!   JOB SUMMARY: This year-round, part-time position provides direct service to participants in the Beacons Learning Center at Franklin Middle School. Beacons provides afterschool academic and enrichment opportunities to 6th-8th grade students. This person will have the opportunity to chaperone a small group of youth on two, week-long Surival Camp field trips at the Minnesota Zoo! Hours Summer: 30-40 hrs/wk Monday - Thursday | 8:30am-4:30pm  School Year: 10-15 hrs/wk Monday - Thursday | 2:45pm-5:45pm   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement comprehensive programming: Recruit and maintain program participants  Plan, prepare, and facilitate/co-facilitate age appropriate and culturally sensitive educational activities utilizing and/or creating Girls and Youth curriculum Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused, and accessible to a diverse student body Support communication with participants and families, and organize and support retention efforts to maintain participants Administration Collect registration forms, participant demographic information, and track program attendance Deliver and obtain program evaluation information from participants for program quality assurance and reporting purposes Maintain the online data management system with a commitment to accuracy and regularity Seek continuous professional development Attend and participate in departmental and program team meetings Participate in educational activities and trainings to improve achievement of program goals Keep up-to-date on current youth and program-related trends   RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Beacons Program Coordinator, who reports to the Girls and Youth Director. The incumbent will interact with Girls and Youth staff, Minneapolis Public Schools contacts and Community Organization contacts. Critical relationships will include program participants and families.      Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Minimum of two years college or equivalent, and one year of experience working with youth from low-income and inner city families One year of experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups Strong oral, written and presentation skills Ability to facilitate and teach comprehensive groups  Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in a team setting Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Possess current CPR and First Aid certification, or successfully obtain within 90 days of hire Strong belief in YWCA and ability to convey its importance Preferred: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong Experience in youth programming related to adolescent development Experience with data entry in online data management systems   WORKING CONDITIONS: The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel to various YWCA Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools, and community sites   COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position is $15.50-$17.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)   PERK: FREE YWCA Minneapolis Health & Wellness Membership to all three of our sites plus $4 monthly rate for each household members.  Note: YWCA Minneapolis is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)   ADDITIONAL NOTES: This job description represents the major functions but not intended to be all-inclusive. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background/reference check.  A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. YWCA Minneapolis requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition of employment.   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT: YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.     Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Salary $15.50-$17.00 per hour   Number of Openings 3   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location YWCA Minneapolis- Franklin   EOE Statement YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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