Youth Education & Mentoring Coordinator

Mille Lacs Band; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs Band seeks a Ge-niigaanizijig Youth Mentor to run tutoring, educational lessons, and group instruction for youth within the community. The role includes supervising work experience, coordinating activities, and developing programs to teach work ethics, cultural competency, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include leading after-school and summer programs, maintaining program statistics, and coordinating with schools and parents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years post-secondary education.
• 2-5 years experience in youth work, education, child development, or related field preferred.
• Two to Five years’ experience working within tribal communities preferred.
• Communicate regularly with parents and other agencies regarding youth’s progress.

Responsibilities

• Run daily educational programs including tutoring, computer classes, literacy programs, group collaboration sessions, and group instruction.
• Lead classroom-type lessons up to an hour with educational enrichment that is tangible and age appropriate.
• Submit periodic written reports with statistics (Daily, Weekly, Monthly).
• Monitor participants’ progress with ongoing communication via phone, email, or in person.
• Prepare weekly schedule and plan curriculum; complete detailed reports and incident reports.
• Maintain intake in the Aanjibimaadizing database and ensure proper record keeping.
• Coordinate after-school and summer programs to build skills and prepare for adulthood.
• Engage with area schools, teachers, parents and community partners.
• Attend Tribal District Community Meetings monthly and drive company vehicles as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring youth

Driving license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years post-secondary education

Tools

Aanjibimaadizing database

Job description

Mille Lacs Band seeks a Ge-niigaanizijig Youth Mentor to run tutoring, educational lessons, and group instruction for youth within the community. The role includes supervising work experience, coordinating activities, and developing programs to teach work ethics, cultural competency, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include leading after-school and summer programs, maintaining program statistics, and coordinating with schools and parents.