Youth Program Assistant

Bethel University; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel University is seeking a Youth Program Assistant to support the GGAL and Healthy Relationships programs, provide administrative help, and assist with data entry and document filing. The role includes coordinating with program staff to help deliver enrichment activities for middle and high school youth and ensuring accurate data capture for evaluation purposes.

Hours are 7-20 per week, with sessions in the morning, afternoon, and after school.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel student.

Responsibilities

• Input student demographics into WISE’s database on a semesterly basis.
• Input pre- and post-evaluation data of youth programs into WISE’s database.
• Digitize and file program documents.
• Attend weekly staff meetings (1.5 hours).
• Bi-weekly check-in with GGAL/HR Program Coordinator.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Youth experience (nice to have)

Job description

About the role

The Youth Program Assistant will support the execution of youth activities and provide administrative assistance to two of WISE’s youth programs: the Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL) program and the Healthy Relationships (HR) program. The GGAL program serves 6th-12th grade immigrant and refugee girls/youth on the feminine gender spectrum on leadership development, academic support, and health and wellness. The Healthy Relationships program serves the same target group but focuses solely on helping young women develop healthy boundaries with those around them and utilize resources to keep themselves safe from violence.

Data Collection

• Input student demographics into WISE’s database on a semesterly basis.
• Input pre- and post-evaluation data of youth programs into WISE’s database.
• Digitize and file program documents.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Youth Activities

• Support the GGAL or Healthy Relationships Program Coordinator in facilitating enrichment activities or major workshops and leading small groups of students.
• NOTE: Program hours will vary depending on the site but there is typically programming in the morning, afternoon, and after school hours. The Youth Program Assistant is required to attend at least one of these sessions per week.

Other Tasks

• Attend weekly staff meetings (1.5 hours).
• Bi-weekly check-in with the GGAL/Healthy Relationships Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel student
• Organized, have attention to detail.
• Experience working with youth is a plus but not required.

Work Environment:

WISE Office - 570 N. Asbury Street, Suite 308, Saint Paul, MN 55104; some tasks may be possible remotely

Physical Demands:

N/A

Expected Hours of Work:

7-20 hours/week; M-Th 10AM-5PM

About Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE):

WISE supports immigrant and refugee women, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum in their journey of self-actualization through culturally-responsive education, advocacy, systems change and resource development. WISE envisions a world where immigrant and refugee women, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum, are celebrated for their leadership, honored for their wisdom, and recognized for their contributions to an equitable, just and violence-free world.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time