Franklin Beacons Youth Counselor

Now Hiring:
Franklin Beacons Youth Counselor

Pay Range: $17.50–$18.50 per hour (DOQ)
Status: Part-Time (16–20 hours per week)
Location: YWCA Minneapolis – Franklin Middle School

As a Youth Counselor in the Franklin Beacons after school program, you’ll engage elementary and middle school youth in enriching, hands-on activities that promote learning, confidence, and connection. You’ll collaborate with the Beacons team to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where youth can explore their interests, build relationships, and thrive.

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant activities for groups of youth.
• Collaborate with coworkers to create a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered after school environment.
• Maintain and promote safety standards for physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Support communication with participants and families to strengthen relationships and encourage consistent attendance.
• Assist with registration, data collection, and program evaluation activities.
• Contribute to program reports and documentation.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and collaboration across Girls & Youth programs.

• Monday–Thursday, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (program hours: 2:20 PM – 5:15 PM)
• Includes preparation time and professional development activities.
• For Franklin the hours are Monday-Thursday 3:00-6:00pm

• Youth Engagement: Creates dynamic, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate activities that support youth voice and leadership.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with colleagues and partners to build a positive, unified program culture.
• Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrates cultural humility and values diverse perspectives in all interactions.

You are an enthusiastic, caring, and dependable youth worker who enjoys creating meaningful experiences for young people. You’re a strong communicator who thrives both independently and in a team environment. You believe in the YWCA’s mission and bring creativity, empathy, and initiative to your work every day.