Youth Program Assistant

PPL Project for Pride in Living; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is seeking a Youth Program Assistant Intern to support youth who have experienced homelessness by planning activities and building positive relationships. This on-site, part-time role offers opportunities to mentor, lead enrichment sessions, and collaborate with staff and partners.

You will work with staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver sessions; plan and facilitate activities; serve as a role model; assist with behavior management; and contribute to other

Qualifications

• Experience with youth (after-school program, camp counseling, tutoring, etc.)
• Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Adhere to HIPAA and data privacy requirements
• Willingness to work on site with youth
• Commit to full school-year term (Sept. 2026 - May 2027)

Responsibilities

• Work with staff, volunteers, and program partners to deliver program sessions
• Plan, prep and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities for youth
• Serve as a role model to youth through consistent attendance and reliability
• Assist with behavior management and redirection as needed
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Dependability

Diversity engagement

Self-motivation

Job description

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Position Summary

The Youth Program Assistant (YPA) Intern supports dynamic programming for youth who have experienced homelessness, helping create opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about youth development and community impact.

YPAs design and lead engaging enrichment activities based on their interests and strengths while fostering positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners. Through mentorship and encouragement, they help create a safe, supportive environment where young people can build confidence and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Work with staff, volunteers, andprogrampartners to deliverprogramsessions
• Plan, prep and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities for youth
• Serve as a role model to youth through consistent attendance and reliability
• Assist with behavior management and redirection as needed
• Assist with other projects as assigned

What You Bring

• Self-starter and self-directed, ability to work independently on assigned projects
• Experience with youth (after-schoolprogram, camp counseling, tutoring, etc.)
• Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and engage diverse youth
• Ability to adhere to HIPPAA and data privacy requirements
• Willingness to work on site and directly with youth
• Ability to commit to full school-year term (Sept. 2026 - May 2027)

Purpose-Driven Work

• Make a real difference in people's lives and in your community every day

Hours: Part time, Non-Exempt, Mondays 4pm-8pm

Salary: $17 per hour

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.