POSITION:  Teen Tech Center Assistant
PROGRAM: Boys & Girls Club of the Minneapolis American Indian Center’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center
SALARY: $17-19/hour, 20-25 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Teen Tech Assistant is to supervise youth; assist with engaging youth in project-based learning; and provide overall operational assistance to the Teen Tech Center Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with supervising youth during onsite and off-site activities and events.
• Assist in providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for youth.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of youth activities, workshops, and events that are aligned with organizational objectives and goals.
• Assist with transporting youth to/from home, program site, and off-site activities.
• Assist with administering youth snack and meal service program.
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized program areas and vehicles.
• Report and assist with any technology troubleshooting needs.
• Provide academic tutoring to youth as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Teen Tech Center Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with you, families, program partners, volunteers, and staff.
• Participating in professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience engaging American Indian youth and/or families in an out-of-school time setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Minneapolis American Indian community, cultural values, and cultural practices is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for learning, exploring, and teaching about the various applications of technology.
• Great interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Should be a self-starter; demonstrate an ability to initiate and complete tasks.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and able to operate a company owned vehicle.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This is an onsite role, expect during field trips and youth transport to/from the Club.
• Days of work are typically Monday through Friday, with a combination of daytime and evening hours, and occasional weekends.  Schedule varies from summer to school year.
• This description does not contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Minneapolis American Indian Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer