Youth Education Mentor — Tribal Community Programs

Mille Lacs Band; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mille Lacs Band is seeking a Ge-niigaanizijig Youth Mentor to deliver a comprehensive education program for youth, including tutoring, lessons, and group instruction. The role includes coordinating work experience, activities, and events, while fostering work ethics, community, and cultural competency.

The mentor will develop after-school and summer programs to equip youth with skills for adulthood, maintain program records, communicate with families, and collaborate with area schools and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with two years of post-secondary education.
• Two to five years of experience in youth work, education or related field preferred.
• Experience with tribal communities preferred.
• Ability to communicate with parents and agencies about youth progress.
• Must be able to maintain program statistics and documentation.
• Computer literacy and use of basic tools required.

Responsibilities

• Run daily educational programs including tutoring, computer classes, literacy and group instruction.
• Lead classroom-style lessons and age-appropriate educational enrichment activities.
• Submit periodic written reports with statistical information.
• Monitor participants' progress and maintain regular communication with participants.
• Plan curricula and weekly schedules; prepare and organize reports.
• Supervise youth and maintain positive relationships with schools and teachers.
• Attend community meetings and participate in grant reporting requirements.
• Complete detailed incident and progress reports as required.

Skills

Youth development

Education & tutoring

Family & community engagement

Program planning

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two to five years post-secondary education

Experience in tribal communities preferred

Tools

Aanjibimaadizing database

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mille Lacs Band is seeking a Ge-niigaanizijig Youth Mentor to deliver a comprehensive education program for youth, including tutoring, lessons, and group instruction. The role includes coordinating work experience, activities, and events, while fostering work ethics, community, and cultural competency.

The mentor will develop after-school and summer programs to equip youth with skills for adulthood, maintain program records, communicate with families, and collaborate with area schools and