Summary

Provide daily supervision for a work crew of eight to ten (8-10) youth workers ages 14 – 18. Collaborate and work outside with work group to maintain and improve Minneapolis parks. Responsible for mentoring teenagers in a first-job experience and work alongside them using tools to accomplish tasks as assigned. Position is temporary, from mid-June through mid/late August 2024. Must be available to work Monday through Friday (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. alternating Fridays). Intermittent hours may be available beginning in March through May for recruitment and hiring events.
Who We Are:

What You'll Do

• Engage, mentor, and interact with youth to support positive work environment.
• Instruct and work alongside youth to perform labor tasks safely and efficiently.
• Outdoor tasks include but are not limited to raking, weeding, watering, pruning, digging, mowing, mulching.
• Manage youth timesheets and prepare bi-weekly youth payroll and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with MPRB staff to efficiently manage youth and park maintenance tasks.
• Follow directions, complete assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Engage with and provide effective leadership to youth from diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Serve as a positive role model with the ability to respond in a positive manner.
• Transport MPRB equipment and vehicles to different sites throughout Minneapolis.
• Clearly communicate to foster collaboration.
• Develop working relationships with all Teen Teamworks staff.

What To Bring

Need to Have:
Experience working directly with teenagers or young adults in a professional capacity: Minimum three (3) years
Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
Nice to Have:
Multilingual preferred
CDL school bus endorsement preferred
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, walking backwards, walking on rough terrain and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations. Operating or utilizing equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
The incumbent may be required to traverse on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces and to ascend and descend ladders to access work areas.
Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Principles and best practices of youth engagement and workforce training
• Principles and best practices of outdoor maintenance and equipment within MPRB-provided training upon hire
• Principles and best practices of supervising and managing youth
• Principles and best practices of engaging diverse employees
• Ability to work outside for full days
• Work with youth and young adults for full days
• Work with diverse participants

Additional Information

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Non-represented

Selection Process:
To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. This position is open until filled.
What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We conduct an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Applicant must provide current contact information for at least two (2) references on their application. Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy Here (Download PDF reader)

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.