Franklin Beacons Youth Counselor

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Minneapolis is hiring a Beacons Center Youth Counselor for Franklin Middle School, Minneapolis. This role provides direct after-school services for middle school students in grades 6–8 and focuses on positive youth development.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, cultural responsiveness, and teamwork, with a part-time schedule Monday–Thursday afternoons and some summer variation. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and ability to support youth.
• Experience with diverse youth and communities is valuable.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to Beacons Learning Center participants in a middle school setting.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate educational activities using Youth Development curriculum.
• Recruit and maintain program participants and track attendance daily.
• Maintain a safe, student-centered learning environment and collaborate with families.
• Attend team meetings and participate in professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship Building

Consistency

Growth Mindset

Cultural Responsiveness

Communication

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Now Hiring: Beacons Center Youth Counselor

Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 – $18.50

Status: Part-Time

Location: Franklin Middle School, Minneapolis Public Schools / YWCA Minneapolis

Number of Openings: 2

What You’ll Do:

As a Beacons Center Youth Counselor, you’ll provide direct service to participants in the Beacons Learning Center at Franklin Middle School. Beacons provides after-school academic and enrichment opportunities with a focus on inspiring youth to make positive decisions for themselves and their futures to students in grades 6-8th.

• Plan, prepare and facilitate/co-facilitate age appropriate and culturally informed educational activities utilizing and/or creating Youth Development curriculum
• Support in recruiting and maintaining program participants
• Help develop and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused, and accessible to a diverse student body
• Support communication and retention with participants and families Track program attendance daily and enter information into database on regular basis
• Participate in educational activities and trainings for professional and programmatic development including attending and participating in departmental and Beacons program team meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Schedule

School Year: Monday – Thursday –3:00PM - 6:00PM

Summer: Hours subject to change based on summer activities and program need

Who You Are:

You are interested in serving the community of Franklin and have familiarity working with diverse school populations. You enjoy teaching and thinking about how to make programming both engaging and educational. You are interested in learning and growing in a team-based environment.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building: You enjoy building strong relationships with elementary aged youth
• Consistency: You are reliable and show up on time and prepared
• Growth Mindset: You take advantage of opportunities for growth; feedback is a tool for improvement not a set back
• Cultural Responsiveness: You engage effectively with youth and families from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
• Communication: You are comfortable with communicating your needs and challenges to your supervisor and working collaboratively to address them
• Accountability: You take personal responsibility for your actions

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working with youth from low-income and inner-city families
• One year of experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in team setting
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Belief in the mission of the YWCA Minneapolis and able to convey its importance

Why YWCA Minneapolis

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building.

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.