Youth Arts & Engagement Specialist

City of Brooklyn Park

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 34,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
PERA pension
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Fitness facilities
Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

City of Brooklyn Park seeks a Recreation Specialist to support arts and engagement programs in Zanewood and across the city. The role focuses on teen and family programs, art education, and community partnerships to boost public safety and engagement.

Seasonal hours include evenings and weekends, with growth opportunities. Required are specialized arts training beyond high school and at least one year of experience in youth-focused arts programming.

Qualifications

  • Specialized arts training beyond High School is required.
  • One year of experience creating programs around arts, wellness and engagement for K-5 and teens.
  • Equivalency allowed: education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in creating arts, wellness and engagement programs for K-5 and teens.
  • Assist evaluation of arts events and family/community activities.
  • Support strategies addressing youth barriers and pathways to careers.
  • Promote community surveys and gather feedback for program direction.
  • Coordinate arts programs and events with partners and staff.
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of activities and events.

Skills

Interact with teens
Relationship-building
Communication
Teamwork
Calm under emergencies

Education

Specialized arts training beyond High School

Job description

City of Brooklyn Park seeks a Recreation Specialist to support arts and engagement programs in Zanewood and across the city. The role focuses on teen and family programs, art education, and community partnerships to boost public safety and engagement.

Seasonal hours include evenings and weekends, with growth opportunities. Required are specialized arts training beyond high school and at least one year of experience in youth-focused arts programming.

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