Elevate Youth! Summer Program Site Leader Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth

The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth (BBAY) is a joint powers agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, and the school districts of Osseo, Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and Anoka-Hennepin.

Ex Officio Members include:

Hennepin Technical College & North Hennepin Community College. Our mission is to coordinate a system of high-quality, accessible and fully resourced opportunities that lead to an increase in high school graduation and pathways to college or career and safety & wellbeing. Elevate Youth! is a 6-week summer program providing up to 150 youth with over 100 hours of free, joy-centered, youth-informed programming. The program operates at three BBAY partner sites,with rotating weekly themes and community partners. Each site will host 40-50 youth (rising 9 th - 12 th graders) and be supported by 2 Site Leaders, 2 BrookLynk Interns, and rotating Subject Matter Experts (SME). Site Leaders are the consistent adult presence at one program site for the entire 6 weeks. Site Leaders set the tone, manage group dynamics, ensure safety, and build strong relationships with youth. Site Leads play a critical role in aligning daily operations with the program's focus on learning through joy and the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving and a relationship with the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park community. Additionally, they have the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are rooted in anti-racist practices to authentically work to dismantle oppressive practices that block youth leadership, voice and positive community change.

Application Deadline:

This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

NOTE:

This is a grant-funded position through the After-school Community Learning Grant.

Commitment:

Position Duration:

June 8 - August 6

Program Days and Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 am-2:30 pm; approximately 30 hours/week O nboarding/

Training:

2 weeks (June 8-June 18)

Summer Program Dates:

6 weeks (June 22-July 30)

Offboarding:

1 week (August 3-August 6

Reports To:

Youth & Community Engagement Initiatives Coordinator Program Supervision & Support Serve as the program primary point of emergency contact and ensure established policies and procedures are followed. Oversee daily operations and group flow at your assigned site. Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for all youth by following policies and procedures. Collaborate with BrookLynk interns and rotating SMEs to support smooth transitions and activity delivery. Monitor attendance, engagement, and behavioral trends. Youth Engagement & Relationship-Building Build positive, consistent relationships with youth participants. Provide social-emotional support and reinforce expectations with empathy. Model inclusive, respectful communication and behavior. Create and maintain a welcoming space where youth feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Team Collaboration Partner with your BrookLynk Intern and support their development as a peer leader. Integrate Subject Matter Expert (SME) content into the day's structure. Communicate daily with BBAY Elevate Youth! program leadership about site highlights, needs, and concerns. Education High school diploma or equivalency Experience 21 years of age or older Previous experience working with youth in large groups, preferably with youth ages 13-17 in school, community or youth program settings Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license Equivalency An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to foster and promote positive teamwork amongst youth and adults. Ability to follow through on tasks in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact in a caring, responsible professional manner. Excellent organizational skills. Understanding of professional workplace norms and expectations. Ability to work with the public, requiring tact and courtesy. Proficiency in using computers i.e., Microsoft Word. Ability to professionally exhibit cultural self-awareness, sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course of work duties. Calm, flexible, and confident in managing group dynamics. Make rational decisions based on establish policy and procedures. Culturally responsive, youth-centered, and inclusive in approach. Ability to work collaboratively and lead with empathy and consistency. Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction. Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with youth development best practices or YPQA is a plus. Previous experience working with multi-cultural individuals, groups and organizations from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Knowledge of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center community Previous work experience with young people facing multiple barriers Understanding of an anti-racist framework Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s) Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties. Approximately 30 hours a week; Monday-Thursday Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. and load and unload supplies and equipment Work may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities Work involves indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Our Vision, Values and Goals BBAY Core Operational Value Statements Ability to work within the BBAY value system with a willingness to further promote a staff that is diversified and inclusive, where individuals are valued and respected for their unique differences, experiences, skills, and knowledge. Youth Engagement, Voice and Leadership. Courageous Leadership and Action. Positive Development for Each Young Person, in All Places. Authentic, Timely and Respectful Communication. Inclusive Processes to Maximize our Resources. Individual and Collective Learning, Growing, Assessing and Celebrating. Anticipated Hiring Wage Depends on experience and licensure We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Humanresrouces@brooklynpark.org .