Freedom School Specialist North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools - 3.7 North Saint Paul, MN Job Details $35 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Project management experience in education Team leadership Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Working with families
Full Job Description Freedom School Specialist JobID:
19286
Position Type:
Non Unit Hourly Date Posted:
9/23/2026
Location:
District-Wide Position:
Freedom School Specialist Work Schedule:
5-10 hours per week
Start Date:
Immediately Pay:
$35/hous Position Summary The Freedom Schools Specialist provides year-round planning, coordination, and organizational support for the district's CDF Freedom Schools program. The position is responsible for developing the systems, timelines, partnerships, staffing processes, communications, resources, and logistics necessary for successful summer programming. Working closely with the Freedom Schools Executive Director and program leadership team, the Specialist ensures that program planning is completed proactively, efficiently, and in alignment with CDF Freedom Schools expectations and district priorities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain the annual Freedom Schools implementation plan and planning calendar. Establish timelines, benchmarks, and deadlines for all major components of summer programming. Create schedules, checklists, planning documents, and other organizational tools for program leadership. Anticipate program needs and proactively identify solutions to potential barriers. Coordinate planning for the annual Freedom Schools Finale and other major program events. Develop and manage the annual recruitment and hiring timeline for Freedom Schools staff. Coordinate job postings, recruitment efforts, interviews, selection processes, and onboarding. Coordinate local training and required CDF training for Site Coordinators, Servant Leader Interns, student interns, and other program staff. Coordinate recruitment and outreach to district schools and families. Assist with leading student interns in the program. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong project management and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to develop efficient systems and processes. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, youth development, communications, project management, community engagement, or a related field Experience as a Project Director for Freedom Schools Experience as a Servant Leader Intern for Freedom Schools Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, families, staff, and communities Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.