Beacons School Success Program - Edison High School

Location:

700 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States
Employee Type:
Part‑time (1–19 hours per week)

Contact:
Kadar Jackson – 612‑542‑3402

The hourly pay for this position is $16.50, which may vary based on an individual’s background and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part‑time or full‑time status.

YMCA Beacons School Success programs engage youth as leaders and learners by transforming schools into active youth centers after school and in the summer. The program offers free, high‑quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities for kindergarten‑12th grade youth and their families at our eight Beacons School Success centers located in neighborhoods across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield.

• Assist in facilitating after‑school and summer programming as part of a dedicated team.
• Support event planning and special programs as required by supervisor.
• Provide a high level of customer service to youth, families, community partners, and school staff.
• Foster a safe and respectful environment within a diverse community of youth, families, volunteers, and partner agencies, following all YMCA Youth Development best practices and guidelines.

This position reports to the Beacons School Success Sr. Coordinator, who reports to the Beacons School Success Program Director. The role requires regular interaction with youth, families, and school staff from diverse backgrounds.

Required:

• Minimum age of 14.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and mediation skills.

Preferred:

• Specialized skills to teach youth (e.g., dance, music, computer skills, art, sports).

• Must be able to move throughout a school building regularly during the day.
• Must be able to actively participate in youth games and activities.
• Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking concurrently.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, or bodily fluids as part of the environment.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous or dangerous situations.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for branch or association success.