What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Youth Program Lead position at Duluth Community School Collaborative?
This is the fun and rewarding Summer job you’ve been looking for! The Summer Youth Program Lead is a temporary position that will be part of a team providing a high-quality Summer program (Wolf Pack) focused on increasing students’ sense of belonging and engagement with their school—Myers-Wilkins Elementary. Wolf Pack will consist of approximately 75 youth entering grades 1-6, participating in a rotation of activities including special instruction in hands-on academic learning, gardening, nutrition, visual arts, athletics, and outdoor recreation. Program Lead staff will also support the addition of our Stay and Play program which is a drop-in based offering including open gym, outdoor, and arts based activities for anyone attending the school’s lunch program.
This is a temporary position from June 9-July 18, 2025.
Training & Orientation June 9th - 13th, 9am - 3pm
Wolf Pack Summer Camp June 16-July 11, Mon-Fri, 7:30-3:30pm
(no work June 19, July 4)
Stay and Play Drop-In Programming, 7:30am -3:30pm July 14-July 18
Cleaning/Final Reflection July 21st, 8am - 12pm (appreciation lunch to follow)
Required Qualifications:
Anti-Racism:
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of personal/professional antiracism through involvement in antiracism workshops, organizations, community leadership, and/or personal experience.
- Commitment to the mission, goals, and philosophy of the Duluth Community School Collaborative
Youth Development:
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with young people.
- Experience planning and leading activities for youth.
- At least 2 references who can attest to & describe experience:
- Working effectively with families, youth, & staff.
- Being able to communicate effectively & with compassion.
Desired, but Not Required, Qualifications:
- Experience working or living alongside families and youth in the Hillside neighborhood of Duluth.
- Training or coursework in youth development, education, social work, early childhood, or related field.
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record to drive our company van for short trips.
Duties:
- Responsible for leading activities in the summer program for 1st-5th graders at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School
- Support the Youth Development Coordinator in the logistics of program as needed. This includes but is not limited to registration, meals, transportation, staff, partner, & volunteer supervision, timesheets, facilities, supplies, and program evaluation
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with school staff, parents, partner agencies and other organizations.
- Be available and responsive to parents, community partners, agency, and school staff.
- In partnership with Myers Wilkins Youth Development Coordinator & DCSC Program Director,
- develop high-quality activity plans & prepare supplies,
- participate in training,
- ensure high-quality programming at all levels.
- Other duties as assigned.
This hourly, non-exempt, temporary position does not qualify for benefits, but is eligible for earned Sick and Safe time
To apply, please send your resume to apply@duluthcsc.org
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, religious belief, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other protected classification. DCSC is committed to holding ourselves and our partners accountable to doing the internal work necessary to ensure an actively anti-racist organization into the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
