Activities Assistant

Minnesota Independence College and Community; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is seeking an Activities Assistant to join the evening and weekend programming team. You will create meaningful experiences for adults with activities, clubs, and community outings, helping participants build skills and independence while ensuring inclusivity.

This role emphasizes supervision, activity leadership, TEACH-based instruction, and safe transportation in Richfield and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van and obtain Minnesota license within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants in evening and weekend recreation and leisure programming to ensure a positive experience.
• Lead activities, clubs, electives, and excursions.
• Provide elective course instruction around the TEACH framework and substitute instructors as needed.
• Educate participants in surrounding areas (Richfield, Bloomington, Edina) including public transportation education.
• Provide transportation and support for scheduled shuttles to grocery stores, YMCA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

People-oriented

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Activities Assistant to join MICC's vibrant evening and weekend programming team. This role is all about creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences for our adult participants through activities, clubs, and community outings. You'll help lead and support events that encourage connection, skill-building, and independence, while ensuring everyone feels welcomed and included. From game nights to local excursions, no two shifts are the same, and your creativity will help shape the experience.

Qualified candidates enjoy working with people, have great communication skills, and thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment. MICC offers a collaborative and mission-driven workplace where you can make a real difference—while having fun along the way.

Schedule

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM one day per week Monday through Friday and two full weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) per month.

Essential Functions

• Supervision of participants in evening and weekend recreation and leisure programming to ensure a positive experience
• Participate in leading activities, clubs, electives, and excursions
• Provide elective course instruction in the categories around the T.E.A.C.H. framework as needed, including subbing for elective instructors as needed
• Educate participants in the surrounding areas of Richfield, Bloomington, and Edina, including ongoing education in public transportation for programming to support independence
• Provide transportation and support for scheduled shuttles to grocery stores, YMCA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required, some college or Associate's degree preferred
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary
• Must have a current driver's license with a clean driving record as determined by MICC's insurance company or the ability to obtain a Minnesota driver's license within 60 days of hire
• Ability to drive 15-passenger vans
• Must reside in Minnesota

Benefits

• 403(b) Pre-Tax and Roth option Retirement Savings Plan through Mutual of America
• 403(b) Company Retirement Savings Matching Program with immediate vesting
• You accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
• You receive one floating holiday (4 hours) each calendar year from your hire date

... This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC.

*MICC is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its participants, clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.