The MIGIZI Part-time Youth Worker is responsible for working closely with staff to provide assistance to MIGIZI’s programming and transportation needs. At MIGIZI, we operate four key programs: First Person Productions, Green Tech, CLAW, and our Best Buy Teen Tech Center. This position will involve transporting youth to and from our programs, staffing our front desk, and aiding staff in various day to day responsibilities in working with youth.

This position reports directly to the CLAW Program Director.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, in-person position at a maximum of 20 hours per week. Hours vary between the school year and summer months.

Proposed Schedule (subject to change):

• School Year: Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Summer Programming: hours scheduled between the times of 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Join the Circle

When you come to work at MIGIZI you join a legacy that spans back to 1977. MIGIZI’s mission is to provide a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of American Indian youth. We are passionate about the success of our young leaders and make sure resources are available while using our voice to advocate for equitable education for our community. Our vision is for American Indian youth to be acknowledged and honored for their sacred gifts and boundless potential – which they share, as leaders – with their communities and nations. When you join the MIGIZI Circle, you join a tradition in investing in our future leaders for generations to come. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support daily program operations including meal service, front desk reception, and youth supervision

• Greet students upon arrival and ensure they follow the sign-in process

• Serve as the primary driver of MIGIZI’s 12-passenger van for after-program drop-offs (school year) and field trips (summer)

• Supervise and engage with students during lunch and unstructured time, especially during summer programming

• Assist with transportation and general logistics on field trip days

• Follow directions from program supervisors and communicate effectively with team members

• Fill in for lead program staff during program hours (4-6pm) as needed due to an unexpected absence, PTO or deemed by President and/or CLAW Program Director.

• Support program leads in their work with tribal elders and culture-bearers to incorporate programming with cultural teachings, adult guidance, and support.

• Assist in daily cleanup/ set up of our common spaces in preparation for programming

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Contribute to a cooperative, collaborative and flexible work team environment.

• Model positive behaviors to youth and staff.

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain healthy positive relationships with team members .

• Ability to actively engage youth and their families/guardians in the creation and pursuit of education and career • goals.

• Knowledge of American Indian values and cultural practices.

• Knowledge of and familiarity with Minneapolis/St. Paul Indian communities.

• Background and ability to work with youth in a variety of settings and on a variety of projects.

• Computer skills (Google workspace, MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

• Maintain confidentiality of required information.

• Good driving record and ability to transport youth with an organizational vehicle.

• Must be 25 years of age in compliance with MIGIZI’s vehicle insurance requirements

• Submit to a criminal background check as a prerequisite.

Work Environment

Youth Worker works in Migizi offices or in a field environment with youth programming. They spend time traveling and implementing programming. A great deal of time may be spent standing and walking. 

Other 

• This is a part-time, 20-hour/week in-person position

• Weekends and evenings required

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance 

• Background check 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

Benefits

Salary Range: $19/ Hourly 

Apply

• Email Jenelle Crozier, Development & Operations Manager at jenelle@migizi.org with the subject line: MIGIZI Youth Worker *Your Name*

• Include in the email your cover letter on why you would be a good fit at MIGIZI and your resume.

• Include two professional references with complete contact information (phone numbers and email address).

EEO: It is the policy of MIGIZI to recruit, hire, train, promote, and otherwise make personnel decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, affectional orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sex, age, or any other classification protected by law.