StreetReach Attendant

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (Temp; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

PERA pension

Job summary

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seeks a StreetReach outreach team member to develop connections with communities, engage youth and adults, and implement intervention and mediation strategies in Minneapolis parks and neighborhoods.

The role focuses on promoting safe spaces, mentoring high-risk individuals, and partnering with diverse residents to reduce violence and improve well‑being. Applicants should have experience with youth and homelessness, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct youth, adult, teen, and family work in community settings.
• Two years of experience with homelessness populations.
• Must pass a background check and have a driver’s license.
• Communicate respectfully with a diverse community; use courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Seeking Spanish and English speaking applicants.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop community connections, youth engagement, and mediation strategies for StreetReach.
• Promote safe, welcoming environments in Minneapolis parks and neighborhoods.
• Engage adults and youth; build mentoring relationships for high-risk individuals.

Skills

Youth experience

Homelessness exposure

Background check

Communication skills

Independent work

Weather resilience

Spanish & English

Punctual attendance

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Develop community connections, youth engagement, intervention and violence prevention and mediation strategies for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) as part of the StreetReach outreach team. Promote safe and welcoming environments in Minneapolis parks and neighborhoods. Engage adults and youth, build mentoring relationships with adults and youth with high-risk factors including exposure to neighborhood violence, poverty, or low income, highly mobile or homeless, substance use or abuse, or gang exposure or involvement.

Required Skills & Amabilities

• Two years of experience working directly with youth, adults, teens, and families in community settings
• Two years of experience working with homelessness population
• Must pass a background check and have driver’s license
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with a diverse community using courtesy, tact, and good judgement.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Seeking- Spanish and English Speaking Applicates
• Ability to perform assigned work independently and responsibly, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and complete physical tasks (lift, carry, pull, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for working with inner city youth
• Violence prevention skills and or training
• Crisis Management skills and or training
• Other youth preventive skills or training
• Community focused

Compensation and Benefits

$20.53-$23.00 per hour

You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.