What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Minnesota Independence College and Community?
Description
We are seeking an Activities Assistant to join MICC’s vibrant evening and weekend programming team. This role is all about creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences for our adult participants through activities, clubs, and community outings. You’ll help lead and support events that encourage connection, skill-building, and independence, while ensuring everyone feels welcomed and included. From game nights to local excursions, no two shifts are the same, and your creativity will help shape the experience.
Qualified candidates enjoy working with people, have great communication skills, and thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment. MICC offers a collaborative and mission-driven workplace where you can make a real difference—while having fun along the way.
Schedule
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM one weekday per week (Monday and Friday preferred) and two full weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) per month
Essential Functions
Education & Experience
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, please submit your application. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC.
We are seeking an Activities Assistant to join MICC’s vibrant evening and weekend programming team. This role is all about creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences for our adult participants through activities, clubs, and community outings. You’ll help lead and support events that encourage connection, skill-building, and independence, while ensuring everyone feels welcomed and included. From game nights to local excursions, no two shifts are the same, and your creativity will help shape the experience.
Qualified candidates enjoy working with people, have great communication skills, and thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment. MICC offers a collaborative and mission-driven workplace where you can make a real difference—while having fun along the way.
Schedule
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM one weekday per week (Monday and Friday preferred) and two full weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) per month
Essential Functions
- Supervision of participants in evening and weekend recreation and leisure programming to ensure a positive experience
- Participate in leading activities, clubs, electives, and excursions
- Provide elective course instruction in the categories around the T.E.A.C.H. framework as needed, including subbing for elective instructors as needed
- Educate participants in the surrounding areas of Richfield, Bloomington, and Edina, including ongoing education in public transportation for programming to support independence
- Provide transportation and support for scheduled shuttles to grocery stores, YMCA, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma required, some college or Associate's degree preferred
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary
- A valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing is required
- Must reside in Minnesota
- 403(b) Pre-Tax and Roth option Retirement Savings Plan through Mutual of America
- 403(b) Company Retirement Savings Matching Program with immediate vesting
- You accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
- You receive one floating holiday (4 hours) each calendar year from your hire date
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, please submit your application. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC.
- MICC is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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