Careers

 

 

 

Select an open position below to learn more. For general interest, you can send resumes and introduction letters to Shannon Holloman at sholloman@gmcc.org

GMCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summer Assistant Guide Position

  • Start Date: July 21, 2025, with some part time hours available in April 2025
  • Pay: $20-$25/hr
  • Type: W2, Hourly, Part-time
  • Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm | Monday-Friday | July 21-August 29, some part time hours available September 4-8
  • Reports to: Director of Youth Initiatives (and Youth Program Manager, Lead Guides)
  • Direct Reports: None

Organization Summary: GMCC has a 118-year history collaborating with communities to make a positive impact throughout Minnesota. Our initiatives and programs have included advocacy and education around equity and poverty; volunteerism and service learning; mentoring and youth development; support services for seniors; and food security. Today, GMCC is an entrepreneurial organization that partners with the communities most impacted by a challenge or opportunity to co-design and lead a response. We work in the areas of youth, food, and well-being.

GMCC Youth Initiatives include:

  • Out-of-school, skill-building STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming
  • Integrated trauma-informed, whole-child, and studio-based approach to teaching and learning. 
  • A belief that all young people are geniuses, and our programs and offerings help them “find their genius.” (Genius Labs)
  • Hands-on, challenge-based activities that foster creativity, independence, critical thinking, and self-awareness (Genius Labs)
  • Curriculum to develop digital technology skills, spark an interest in technology, and position them for careers in technology or those that require use of technology. (Tech Teens)
  • Efforts to engage parents, teachers, caregivers, and other stakeholders and caregivers in children’s education to provide a constellation of support and improve academic achievement
  • A focus on decreasing educational disparities by supporting young people with foundational skills in reading, writing & math and to promote a love for learning.

Role Overview: The Assistant Guide will work in collaboration with the Director of Youth Initiatives, Youth Program Manager, and other colleagues to support GMCC’s youth services and programming; provide input and support the delivery of curriculum for grades 1-12 (active programming); provide tutoring support and homework help; help with liaising with parents and teachers; and help execute evaluation and assessment strategies.

Instruction and Direct Interaction with Youth 80%

  • Support programming hours and curriculum
  • Tutor and provide homework to youth of all ages one-on-one or in small groups
  • Build healthy relationships with youth participants
  • Help Lead Guides work with youth to set individual monthly goals (from students and from teachers or guardians) for each youth to inspire a commitment toward holistic education and wellness
  • Follow organizational policies, protocols, and best practices
  • Address challenges and obstacles as they arise
  • Support positive group dynamics to ensure a safe and productive environment

Curriculum Development 10%

  • Support ongoing curriculum development; provide input to enriching, engaging and relevant learning experiences that lead to growth and flourishing and that include topics on art, food and nutrition, physical activity, digital technologies, and social emotional learning
  • Participate in team meetings with program staff to discuss course corrections and strategic approaches

Administration 10%

  • Fulfill logistics related to program delivery (set up, supplies, scheduling)
  • Check and respond to email regularly and maintain an up-to-date GMCC calendar
  • Maintain accurate program records, including participant attendance, lesson plans, performance, and outcomes.
  • Complete observations, evaluation plans, reports on projects and events, and other documentation as needed. 
  • Attend and actively participate in relevant staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School Degree with a demonstrated interest in youth work (e.g. pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Education; ongoing youth work)
  • Experience working with youth (babysitter, camp counselor, teacher or teacher assistant)
  • Experience working with youth of diverse ages and backgrounds (in particular BIPOC youth)
  • Commitment to equity, social justice, and building intercultural skills. Experience and competence building interpersonal connection with people from backgrounds other than your own; interest in building interpersonal connections with youth.
  • Ability to maintain and support confidentiality 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, both orally and in written form, with people from various backgrounds 

How to Apply

GMCC works with Oasis DEG for Human Resources and Recruitment. Go to www.oasisdeg.com and enter the following credentials:

  1. Username: GMCC
  2. Password: applicant
  3. Use myoung@gmcc.org for the hiring manager’s email when prompted
  4. With your application please include a résumé, cover letter, and three references.