JOB OVERVIEW

The Best Buy Teen Tech Center, located in the Boys & Girls Club of the Minneapolis American Indian Center, provides youth with an opportunity to develop and hone their technology skills. The Teen Tech Assistant provides operational assistance to the Teen Tech Center Coordinator by helping supervise and engage with youth in project-based learning and providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist supervising of youth during onsite and off-site activities and events
• Assist planning, preparation, and implementation of youth activities, workshops and events that are aligned with organizational objectives and goals
• Assist transporting of youth to/from home, program site, and off-site activities
• Assist with youth snack and meal service program
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized program areas and vehicles
• Report and assist with any technology troubleshooting needs
• Provide academic tutoring to youth as needed
• Provide administrative support to the Teen Tech Center Coordinator
• Maintain confidentiality when working with you, families, program partners, volunteers and staff
• Participating in professional development opportunities as assigned
• Preferred experience or interest in technology, digital media, or STEM-related activities
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience engaging American Indian youth and/or families in an out-of-school time setting is preferred
• Knowledge of the Minneapolis American Indian community, cultural values, and cultural practices is preferred
• Enthusiasm for learning, exploring and teaching about the various applications of technology
• Great interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Should be a self-starter; demonstrate an ability to initiate and complete tasks
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and able to operate a company owned vehicle

OTHER INFORMATION

• This is an onsite role and includes driving for field trips and transporting youth to/from the Club.
• Typical schedule 20 – 25 hours per week, Mon – Fri, with a combination of daytime and evening hours, and occasional weekends. Schedule varies from summer to schoolyear.

TIME OFF & BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 52 hours/year
• Holidays: up to 15 days
• 401k participation

All offers of employment with the Minneapolis American Indian Center (“MAIC”) are contingent upon acceptable results of a background check and are conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. All job applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, or membership/activity in a local human rights commission. Employment with MAIC is at-will, meaning it may be terminated by you, or us, at any time, without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.