About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Teen Specialist with Confidential Client you will lead teen engagement and deliver the Teen Pathways curriculum to support high school completion and post-secondary planning. You will create, coordinate, and deliver enriching out-of-school programming that advances college and career readiness, social-emotional development, and 21st-century skills for teen members.

• Lead and implement Teen Pathways curriculum across program areas: Service, Leadership, Youth Voice, Wellness, School Success, Career Exploration, Creative Expression, and STEM enrichment
• Drive teen engagement through structured activities, leadership groups, town halls, and project-based learning
• Create intentional after-school enrichment and experiential learning opportunities (college visits, career visits, job/internship placements)

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Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate teen programming aligned with youth development best practices and organizational quality standards
• Set up instructional stations and develop lesson strategies to improve participation and outcomes
• Facilitate career exploration, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and post-secondary planning activities
• Develop and maintain community and external partnerships to expand program impact
• Supervise teen leadership activities (e.g., Youth of the Year, councils, public speaking)
• Use social media and digital tools to promote programs and communicate with members
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership

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Evaluation & Data

• Ensure all teen participants are rostered and attendance is recorded daily
• Administer assessments at designated checkpoints and document participant progress
• Track Teen Pathways milestones and recommend instructional adjustments based on data
• Maintain accurate program records to support continuous improvement

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, sociology, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community-based youth development, after-school programming, or related roles
• Experience developing and administering youth programs, supervising staff, coordinating events, and managing community partnerships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using common social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company-owned vehicle when required

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Preferred Skills

• Graphic design skills and familiarity with digital content creation
• Audio/visual experience including video editing, photography, or studio recording

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated salary: $42,243 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Saint Paul, MN (on-site)

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs and walk moderate distances
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand or sit for extended periods and perform occasional repetitive tasks

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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