Youth Outreach Coordinator

This position will be located in North Minneapolis.

This position exists to provide career services through our Step-Up Summer youth program in partnership with the City of Minneapolis. This position will support program through Outreach to schools, working one on one with youth for matching internships and families to insure a positive experience. Orientations, group instruction, and 1:1 assistance (online, over the phone and in-person) to ensure youth are empowered to make informed career choices. Also, provides training on how to seek employment through job search classes, resume writing classes and other employment-related workshops both online and in-person. The incumbent will provide resources, so youth have access to information and tools necessary to secure appropriate employment.

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years of experience in a customer service or administrative position supporting youth development programs, case management, career guidance or a similar role as determined by the agency

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Skill in:

• The development and presentation of workshops for adult and youth career seekers, to be offered virtually and in person
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Work and Excel sufficient to track expenses
• Communicating sufficiently to provide career guidance and coaching to adult and youth career seekers

Ability to:

• Form and grow connections with community partners such as educational institutions, employers and supportive services to assist career seekers in gaining employment
• Develop and present workshops and trainings, both virtually and in-person
• Provide customer service sufficient to respond effectively to clients, coworkers, and customers who have questions about agency operations and procedures

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.