Off-Campus Student Employment Positions

Off-Campus Student Employment Approved Sites 2026-27

• Adams Spanish Immersion School, Education Assistant

  Name of Organization: Adams Spanish Immersion School
  spps.org/adams

  Position Description: Adams is a K-5 Spanish Immersion Elementary School that is part of St. Paul Public Schools. As a teaching assistant at Adams Spanish Immersion (K-5), job responsibilities will include assisting teachers in daily activities such as grading and creating lessons/materials for students as well as offering one-on-one or small group support to students in Spanish literacy, math and oral language.

  Duties: Assist teachers with daily tasks related to learning, work with students one-on-one or in small groups to offer additional support in Spanish literacy, math, and oral language.

  Requirements: Bilingual in Spanish/English, an interest in working with children (grades K-5), strong communication skills, and a desire to learn new things.

  Work Schedule: M-F within 9am-4pm

  Work Location: 615 Chatsworth St S, St. Paul, MN 55102

• Avalon School, Academic Support Specialist

  Name of Organization: Avalon School
  avalonschool.org

  Position Description: Avalon School is an innovative, public school in St. Paul, Minnesota, just blocks from University and Raymond Avenues. Serving students in grades 6-12 since 2001, Avalon employs a project-based learning approach, supporting students to design and execute independent projects as a major component of their education. This position would provide direct academic support to students. As a project-based school, this may include project planning and execution, direct subject or seminar support through tutoring, or college and career planning with our older students. The nature of the support can depend on skills and interests of the applicant and may be both in one-on-one or group settings as well as meeting virtually.

  Duties: Student will work directly to support the academic needs of Avalon students. This can include subject-specific tutoring in high needs areas like math or science, writing support, project planning and execution, or helping students develop a post-secondary plan.

  Requirements: This person should be comfortable building relationships with high school students, communicating clearly with students and staff, and show consistency and patience in a school setting. As there may be a lot of flexibility, some initiative is also required.

  Work Schedule:

  High School hours are 9-3:40 (with lunch from 12:20-12:50).

  While consistent weekly hours would be preferred, we have flexibility as to when that would occur during the week.

  Work Location: 700 Glendale St St. Paul, MN 55104

• Binger Center for New Americans, Research, Community Outreach & Legal Assistant

  Name of Organization: Binger Center for New Americans
  law.umn.edu.org

  Position Description:

  The University of Minnesota Law School’s James H. Binger Center for New Americans works at the forefront of immigration advocacy during a period of heightened enforcement and legal uncertainty for noncitizens. The Center expands urgently needed legal services, strengthens coordination between local and national partners, advances impact litigation, and supports immigrant communities through education and outreach. The Research, Community Outreach, and Legal Assistant position offers students an interdisciplinary opportunity to support noncitizens navigating a rapidly changing immigration system.

  This role provides meaningful, real-world experience preparing students for careers in law, advocacy, and public service.

  Duties:

  • Conduct fact research about country conditions to support asylum cases.
  • Provide translation and interpretation for student and supervising attorneys and their clients.
  • Conduct literature reviews, doing research and collating databases with information on experts, in legal; policy; immigration; journalism; academic disciplines.
  • Collate databases with information on legal service, advocacy, racial justice, organizations.
  • Provide support for Binger Center event-planning, including research, volunteer-role development and external communications.
  • Conduct interviews and research about staff, students, community partners for external communications.
  • Participate in community meetings and partnerships with the goal of building capacity for immigrant rights advocates and noncitizens across the region.

  Requirements:

  • Communicating regularly with Center staff
  • Committing to weekly in-person office Hours
  • Interest and/or experience in immigration and human rights
  • Fluency in Spanish or French (or other locally relevant language)
  • Strong research and organizational skills
  • Comfort and ability to work with marginalized communities who come from a variety of countries and religious backgrounds.
  • Experience with organizing or external communications preferred but not required.

  Work Schedule: M-F 9am-4:30pm

  Work Location: 229 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Breakthrough Minneapolis, Program Manager

  Name of Organization:  Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake
  breakthroughmpls.org

  Position Description:

  Breakthrough Minneapolis’ mission is to provide a challenging, year-round academic enrichment program for motivated and traditionally underrepresented students, setting them on a post-secondary path while preparing and inspiring talented college and high school students to become the next generation of educators. Formed to address the barriers to educational equity, Breakthrough Minneapolis has an aspirational vision of what school and learning could be for all students when education is student centered, culturally responsive and equitable.

  The most extensive part of our programming is directed to middle school-aged students. Program Managers for College Readiness will support our efforts to engage our high school aged students with the resources they will need to make it to and through college. This may include student and family outreach, college readiness workshop development and facilitation, among other things. This role is great for someone who likes young people, is passionate about supporting underrepresented students on their path to college, and wants the freedom to be creative.

  Duties:

  • Manage outreach and communication with high school students and their families re: program offerings
  • Collaborate with the Academic Services Director and Student Services Director to ensure high school programming effectively builds on our existing middle school programming
  • Plan and lead workshops that will support students on their journey to college
  • Build supportive, proactive relationships with Breakthrough Minneapolis students and their families

  Requirements:

  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to plan for long and short term goals
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with wide audiences
  • Prior experience working with youth or college access organizations is desirable
  • Knowledge of or familiarity with the challenges low-income and first-generation students face on their path to college is desirable

  Work Schedule: Weekday hours are flexible but applicants must be available and in-person for monthly Saturday sessions (2026-27 dates still to be determined)

  Work Location: 511 Kenwood Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55403

• Centro Tyrone Guzman, Community Engagement Assistant

  Name of Organization: Centro Tyrone Guzman
  centromn.org

  Position Description: Centro Tyrone Guzmán is the oldest and largest multi-service Latino organization in Minnesota, founded in 1974 to address the educational, social, and economic needs of Latino children, families, older adults, and caregivers. The Community Engagement Assistant supports culturally responsive group activities with Latino older adults at Centro Tyrone Guzmán. Students participate in collaborative sessions with Elders, help facilitate discussions and activities, and contribute to a positive, intergenerational learning environment. This role focuses entirely on direct engagement with participants and does not include administrative tasks.

  Duties:

  • Support group activities with Latino older adults, including arts, wellness discussions, cultural sharing, and themed sessions.
  • Help facilitate conversations that promote mutual learning, reflection, and intergenerational exchange.
  • Assist Elders during activities by providing guidance, encouragement, or translation (if applicable).
  • Participate in session setup and cleanup, ensuring the space is welcoming, safe, and culturally appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Adult & Aging staff to co-create or adapt small activities that align with group themes.
  • Offer observations and constructive feedback to staff about group dynamics and participant engagement.
  • Maintain respectful, culturally responsive communication with Elders at all times.
  • Support a positive, inclusive environment that centers the voices, experiences, and autonomy of Latino older adults.
  • Attend weekly check-ins or debriefs with staff to prepare for upcoming sessions and reflect on learning.
  • Uphold CTG’s values, confidentiality guidelines, and community-centered approach during all interactions.

  Requirements:

  • Genuine interest in working directly with Latino older adults in a respectful, culturally responsive way.
  • Ability to engage in group activities, facilitate conversations, and participate in collaborative learning environments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, active listening, and clear communication.
  • Comfort interacting with Elders in both structured and informal settings.
    Willingness to follow guidance from Adult & Aging staff and participate in weekly check-ins or debriefs.
  • Openness to receive and incorporate feedback to support positive group dynamics.
    Ability to assist with light session setup and cleanup (no administrative duties).
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required; students of all language backgrounds may apply.

  Work Schedule: T,W or TH within 10am-2pm

  Work Location: 1915 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

• CLUES, Program Operations & Data Assistant

  Name of Organization: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
  clues.org

  Position Description: CLUES is a culturally responsive nonprofit serving Latine communities across Minnesota through education, economic empowerment, health and wellness, and community leadership. The Youth in Action (YA!) program empowers Latine and BIPOC high school students through leadership institutes, mentoring/coaching, and community-rooted learning. The student employee will assist with monthly program delivery, strengthen student outreach and recruitment, and support program systems (tracking and evaluation). This role is ideal for a student interested in youth development, community partnership, facilitation, and building practical skills in program coordination.

  Duties:

  • Support development and implementation of YA! curriculum grounded in a care-based civic engagement framework (service, mutual aid, storytelling, community care, ethical leadership)
  • Assist with an alternating monthly curriculum structure:
    • Month A: career exposure & hard skills (including trades and non–four-year pathways)
    • Month B: leadership/soft skills & career mobility (communication, teamwork, workplace culture, advancement pathways)
      Help test and implement a new student recruitment model inspired by fundraiser-style campaigns: students recruit peers and earn tiered incentives
  • Support outreach to students and families through culturally responsive communication
  • Assist with planning recruitment pushes, tracking referrals, and celebrating milestones in ways that encourage friendly competition without pressure
  • Assist with monthly Leadership Institutes (one Saturday/month in-person), including set-up, facilitation support, attendance, and logistics
  • Support coordination with coaches, mentors, community professionals, and partners
  • Track student participation and progress
  • Support survey administration and data entry; help summarize results for program improvement
  • Assist with creating simple toolkits/resources for coaches and mentors to better support students

  Requirements:

  • Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working with high school youth in a supportive, professional setting
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a team
  • Commitment to cultural humility and working respectfully across cultures, identities, and lived experiences
  • Comfortable learning and following youth safety practices, confidentiality expectations, and organizational procedures
  • Able to manage tasks independently, ask questions, and follow through on deadlines
  • Basic computer skills (Google Workspace/Docs/Sheets); willingness to learn tracking and documentation systems

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Comfort with public speaking or facilitation (or willingness to build this skill with support)
  • Experience with youth programs, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or community engagement

  Work Schedule: Flexible. One Saturday/month required in-person

  Work Locations: 797 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55106

• Division of Indian Work, Youth Assistant

  Name of Organization: Division of Indian Work

  diw-mn.org

  Position Description:

  The Division of Indian Work (DIW) has been a key contributor to the Native community for over 70 years. Our mission is to support and strengthen urban American Indian people through culturally-based education, traditional healing approaches, and leadership development. The Youth Assistant supports the daily activities and overall mission of the youth program by helping create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young Indigenous participants. This role works closely with program leaders to supervise youth, assist with activities, and encourage participation, teamwork, and personal growth.

  This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with youth, are dependable and patient, and are interested in gaining experience in leadership, education, or community service.

  Duties:

  • Assist with planning, setting up, and leading youth activities, games, and workshops
  • Supervise youth participants to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
  • Support program leaders and follow daily schedules and guidelines
  • Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and participation
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth
  • Help with attendance, sign-in/out, and basic record-keeping
  • Assist with transitions between activities and maintain group organization
  • Monitor safety and report concerns or incidents to program staff
  • Help with clean-up and organization of program spaces
  • Communicate respectfully with youth, staff, and families as needed

  Requirements:

  • Interest in working with children and youth
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience, responsibility, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to supervise youth and maintain a safe environment
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Willingness to learn and take feedback
  • Ability to model appropriate behavior and professionalism
  • Background check clearance

  Work Schedule: Weekdays 3pm-7pm

  Work Locations: 1001 East Lake Street, MPLS, MN 55407

• Episcopal Homes, Memory Care Life Enhancement Assistant

  Name of Organization: Division of Indian Work

  episcopalhomes.org/

  Position Description:

  Episcopal Homes of Minnesota offers a continuum of care and services for seniors. Services offered include long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, affordable housing, market rate apartments, hospice care by Beyond Hospice, and intergenerational childcare and preschool by Kinder Village. They will lead resident small-group activities, engage in one-on-one visits, and develop programming around arts, wellness, and legacy. We are interested in students creating programs for residents based on their interests and strengths.

  Duties:

  • Co-facilitate programs with the Memory Care Program Director to develop activities and evaluate their success.
  • Lead 30–60-minute small group activities for older adults living with dementia.
  • Build relationships with the 16 long-term-care residents by listening to their life stories and reimagine their passions in this new season of life.

  Requirements:

  • Curiosity about older adults living with dementia.
  • Interest in program development and facilitation.
  • Experience with active listening skills.
  • Knowledge about human development and the lifespan.
  • Capacity to ask reflective questions and help others with meaning making.
  • Good communications skills.

  Work Schedule: Flexible, including options for weekends and weeknights

  Work Locations: 1860 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104

• Esperanza United, Prevention & Social Change Leader

  Name of Organization: Esperanza United
  esperanzaunited.org

  Position Description: Esperanza United mobilizes Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. Student will co-facilitate and lead conversations with youth leaders in preparation of our Youth Conference. They will support the youth conference planning committee to ensure a successful event. In addition, there may be opportunities to participate in community events and other P&SC initiatives.

  Duties:

  Student will assist and support our youth-led conference planning committee. Our youth conference is held every February in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It’s a one day, weekend, event that reaches between 20-75 high school students. Participation numbers are subject to change based on circumstances affecting the community, state, or global environment. During the youth conference students engage in conversations related, but not limited, to healthy relationships, gender-based violence, mental health, sexual health and more. The planning committee meets weekly starting in October until March. The P&SC Intern will support in tasks such as taking notes, leading ice breakers, connecting with local organizations/leaders, tracking registration numbers and attendance forms.

  In addition, student will support our weekly-run Free Arts Program. “Free Arts is a youth mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities (BBBSTC) that supports artistic and personal youth development through a unique combination of mentorship and arts learning.” Our Free Arts Program is typically held on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm.
  Student may have opportunities to join and engage in community events and trainings related to gender-based violence and domestic violence.

  Requirements:

  • Bilingual; Spanish & English.
  • Our meetings with youth leaders vary therefore flexibility is key.
  • Our youth leaders may choose to meet Sunday mornings or in the evenings.
  • They are expected to come to our office which is near University Ave and Fairview Ave. except during meetings which may be held virtual.

  Work Schedule: Sunday Mornings, Monday OR Tuesday Evenings and 2-6 hours at the office between 8am-4pm.

  Work Location: 540 Fairview Ave N Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55104

• Global Arts Plus Upper Campus, Classroom Assistant

  Name of Organization: Global Arts Plus

  globalartsupper.spps.org

  Position Description: Global Arts Plus is a 5th through 8th grade school in Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) with an arts focus. Students will serve in a support role to the teachers in various classrooms, which may include 5th grade, arts specialist classrooms (dance, instrumental and vocal music, visual art, and theatre), and English Language Learning/Special Education classrooms.

  Duties:

  • Work 1:1 with GAP students in areas of reading, math, writing, or creative arts.
  • Small groups in areas of reading, math, writing, or creative arts.
  • Assist a teacher with whole class instruction.
  • Assist in developing an environment that fosters social emotional learning for students.

  Requirements:

  • An interest in working with a diverse and urban school with children PreK through 8th grade.
  • Ability to act responsibly and respectfully with the students and staff at our school. Be able to follow a schedule, take directions from a supervisor.
  • Ability to develop a growth mindset in an education learning environment.
  • Desired – experiences working with children”

  Work Schedule: 9:15 am – 4:15 pm M-F

  Work Location: 810 Palace Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

• Great Plains Institute, Metro CERT Program Assistant

  Name of Organization: Great Plains Institute
  betterenergy.org

  Position Description:

  The position will include supporting the 11-county Metro CERT region at the Great Plains Institute to advance community-based clean energy projects and initiatives. Metro CERT partners with varied communities and community-based organizations (including local governments, energy burdened neighborhoods, underserved small businesses, energy justice organizations, utilities, and more) to provide assistance and resources in implementing clean energy projects that benefit members of that community.

  The duties may include educational and outreach activities, research, creating documents and supporting communications, clean energy grant outreach, attending/helping organize community events and projects. Energy burden reduction and assisting underserved communities are a particular focus for our work.

  Duties:

  Supporting communications efforts for Metro CERT including writing blogs/case studies, promoting and attending events, and helping assemble quarterly newsletters. Helping organize energy burden reduction events and information for manufactured home residents, food shelf shoppers, and renters. Supporting outreach to eligible communities for other available clean energy funding. Research, promotion, and support for our ‘Community Energy Ambassador’ volunteer program on community-based clean energy projects.

  Communities you may work with include local governments, energy burdened neighborhoods, small businesses, energy justice organizations, utilities, and more.

  Requirements: Excellent communication skills, especially writing. Experience working with communities. Excellent research skills. An interest or passion for community-based clean energy. A basic understanding of the current state of clean energy including solar, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy storage.

  Work Schedule: Flexible, but as least half should be served during regular business hours (M-F 9am-5pm)

  Work Location: 2801 21st Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407

• Hallie Q. Brown, Basic Needs Assistant

  Name of Organization: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
  hallieqbrown.org

  Position Description: Hallie incorporated in 1929 and is the oldest local private social service agency serving St. Paul’s historic Rondo community. Basic Needs Assistant helps support the daily functioning of the Basic Needs program at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. The Basic Needs program includes the food shelf and clothing closet which are both utilized daily. The BNA will help connect neighbors to our mission through practical service, customer service, organization, and general kindness to our visitors.

  Duties:

  • Support families to utilize the food shelf
  • Assist in stocking the food shelf
  • Assist in organizing and helping individuals to use the clothing closet
  • Shadowing social worker to learn tools to support families
  • Supporting other Basic Needs programming of Hallie Q.

  Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 30-50lbs multiple times a day
  • Ability to work on feet for periods of time of 10-30 minutes at a time
  • Ability to communicate with kindness to people of various backgrounds

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5:30pm

  Work Location: 270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102

• Hidden River Middle School, Volunteer Coordinator

  Name of Organization: Hidden River Middle School
  spps.org/hiddenriver

  Position Description: Hidden River Middle School is a public school in St. Paul serving students in 6th – 8th grade, with a current enrollment of approximately 630 students. Hidden River Middle School is seeking a College Volunteer Coordinator to help us recruit, train, and support college students who are interested in sharing their time and talents with our diverse community.

  Duties:

  • Assist one teacher/class as a classroom assistant to understand what experiences are like in the building
  • Identify staff and teachers who could benefit from an assigned volunteer
  • Recruit volunteers (historically, most have come from Macalester, St. Thomas, the U of M)
  • Train volunteers and determine eligibility (background checks)
  • Match eligible volunteers with staff needs
  • Check-ins with staff and volunteers to ensure satisfaction with program
  • Reflect on this process and identify areas of improvement – the whole process starts over at the beginning of the second semester with a new pool of volunteers and staff needs
  • Brainstorm and look for opportunities to create one-time opportunities for volunteers to help out in our school

  Requirements:

  • Love of the high-energy middle school environment!
  • Great organizational skills – matching volunteers to staff needs based on interests, and availability. It is vital to get these matches made ASAP to insure that volunteers are being fully utilized and able to begin building relationships.
  • Communication skills – must create relationships with staff to understand their needs, and be able to communicate those needs to the incoming volunteers in order to set expectations and help volunteers to be successfully.
  • Creativity – please help us to improve the processes that have been used in the past while also generating new ideas to carry into the future.
  • Volunteer in a classroom – the best way to gauge how the process is working is to also be a part of it. Commit to spending 1 hour a week in a classroom to see what our volunteers experience, and how things could be made better.

  Work Schedule: Flexible 8am-4:30pm weekdays

  Work Location: 1700 Summit Ave, St. Paul MN 55105

• High School for Recording Arts, DLA/Concentrated Math Support Staff

  Name of Organization: High School for the Recording Arts

  hsra.org

  Position Description: HSRA is charter school that focuses on yound people who have not experienced success in traditional high schools. DLA/Concentrated Math Support Staff support individual students and groups under guidance of a teacher. There are also options to support music and other learning activities.

  Duties:

  DLA/Concentrated Math Support Staff will be aiding lead teachers in their classrooms by helping with the students to stay on task, giving extra help, making copies for lead, phone calls of missing students, correcting papers and other tasks that may arise.

  Requirements: Competency in high school math and language arts

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 8:45am-4:45pm

  Work Location: 1166 University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Community Defense Assistant

  Name of Organization: Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
  ilcm.org

  Position Description: Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota enhances opportunities for immigrants and refugees through legal representation for low-income individuals, and through education and advocacy with diverse communities. The MN Detention Line is a community resource staffed by volunteers and supervised by attorneys where individuals in ICE custody or their loved ones can call to gather resources about the immigration court process. Students will work with attorneys to assess next steps to provide brief service or referrals for full representation. In addition, students work on case assignments for on-going immigration cases under the supervision of attorneys. Students may have the opportunity to attend court hearings and travel to detention facilities.

  Duties:

  • Answering calls from detained immigrants informing callers about immigration detention processes and procedures
  • Following up with and relaying information to detainees and their families
  • Communicating with government agencies
  • Translating documents
  • Working on case assistance projects for staff

  Requirements:

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak both Spanish and English fluently. Fluency in another locally relevant language also considered
  • Must possess cross-cultural communications skills and interpersonal sensitivity necessary to successfully work as an advocate.
  • Applicants with previous experience in victim advocacy and support are preferred.

  Work Schedule: Open business hours. If possible at least one shift on either Monday PM or Thursday AM would be great.

  Work Location: 450 North Syndicate St, Suite 200, St. Paul MN 55104

• In Black Ink, Program Assistant

  Name of Organization: In Black Ink
  inblackink.org

  Position Description: In Black Ink (IBI) seeks to create spaces where intergenerational stories about Minnesotans of African heritage can be shared, documented, and archived. The In Black Ink Program Assistant will work with the Program Manager and Director in the facilitation and execution of programs. The assistant will be trained to complete interviews, moderate and facilitate discussions for and about In Black Ink’s various programing. The student will assist with the facilitating of school residencies. They will help execute arts residency programs. Student will also attend meeting and engage with literary and visual artists in the creation of some of our literary projects.

  Duties: Interview elders for Elder Story Circles, introduce and moderate public discussions on behalf of In Black Ink, help facilitate some meetings and events, assist with the coordination of some of the events, assist with communication with artists for specific programs, assist with promotion of events.

  Requirements: Consistent work ethic, good follow through, a commitment and/or love for the African Heritage community and MN community overall, the ability to work independently when given general directives and instructions, ability to engage with artists and community members.

  Work Schedule: 10am-2pm Thursdays and Fridays. Days and hours can be adjusted to fit with the student’s school schedule and availability.

  Work Location: 848A Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

• International Institute of MN, Immigration Intake Specialist

  Name of Organization: International Institute of MN
  iimn.org

  Position Description: International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) offers New Americans quality services that support their journey to stability and success. Student specialist will work directly with clients to determine eligibility for U.S. citizenship and other immigration benefits. Improve your communication skills and learn to express yourself comfortably with limited English speakers while learning about the U.S. immigration system.

  Duties: Student specialist will work directly with clients to determine eligibility for U.S. citizenship and other immigration benefits. Improve your communication skills and learn to express yourself comfortably with limited English speakers while learning about the U.S. immigration system.

  Requirements:

  • Comfortable in a multicultural environment and patient with limited English speaking clients
  • Attention to details to avoid mistakes and produce error-free work
  • Motivated by working in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to take initiative, multitask and prioritize assignments
  • Able to express oneself comfortably in a 2nd language (preferably Spanish, Somali, Karen, Amharic or Oromo)
  • Bicultural candidate preferred
  • Commitment to the human rights and general welfare of refugees and immigrants

  Work Schedule: Weekdays flexible within M-F 9am-5pm

  Work Location: 1694 Como Ave, St. Paul MN 55108

• Jean Lyle Children’s Center, Teacher Assistant

  Name of Organization: Jean Lyle Children’s Center
  jeanlyle.org

  Position Description: Our unique kindergarten is a place where we nurture the joy of learning, as well as help children be both cooperative and independent. To 5 year olds, all things are possible and they are interested in everything. It is exciting to introduce them to more of the world. In this position you will be working with 4-5 year olds, individually and in small groups, helping with classroom activities. Having another adult allows us to do more involved activities such as art projects, writing class books, sewing, science experiments and putting on a class play, to name a few. We consider our Mac students partners and valued members of our teaching team. We are open to providing opportunities for students to teach about a special interest or area of expertise. Community building and a foundation of kindness are as important to us as academic achievement. We expect our Mac students to be a positive presence in our classroom, helping to facilitate the children’s emotional, social and academic growth. Teaching is important work with many rewards. The atmosphere in our classroom is engaging, fun, busy and cheerful. We love it and think you would too.

  Duties: Because our kindergarten class size is small (10-18) and our teacher:student ratio is 1:6, we are able to implement a creative and flexible curriculum using a learning-while-doing model. Each day, our nearly 3 hour session includes time for making choices, more structured small and large group activities, gross motor and outside play and reading stories. We expect our Mac students to be involved, contributing classroom participants. At times you will be talking to, showing interest in, and playing with children. This will likely involve gently guiding and modeling sharing, taking turns and listening. Other times you will be helping with teacher-led small and large group activities providing 1:1 help where needed. Sometimes there will be specific duties, but there will be times when we need our Mac students to be able to read the room to see where their presence is most needed at that moment. The kindergarteners say they are looking for someone who “is kind, helpful, plays games, listens and smiles.” After school there will be some preparation of classroom projects (cutting, gathering/organizing materials, etc.) and light clean up like washing paint brushes.

  Requirements: A love of young children and an interest in learning about them is a must. You also need to be willing to work with a team of teachers and a variety of families. Other requirements are a sense of humor, flexibility, reliability, respectful attitude and initiative.

  Work Schedule: We prefer students to work with us in our kindergarten which is in session from M-F 12:30-3:15pm. We would consider morning preschool as a possibility, 8:45-11:30am. Work hours are in 3-4 hour increments and need to cover either the morning or afternoon school hours.

  Work Location: 130 North Howell St., Saint Paul 55104

• Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion School, Tutor

  Name of Organization: Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion School
  spps.org/jieming

  Position Description: Jie Ming is a Mandarin immersion elementary school that is part of St. Paul Public Schools. We are looking for Mandarin-speaking students to tutor grades 3-5 students in math. The instruction will be in Mandarin with small groups of students.

  Duties: The student will work closely with the classroom teacher on how to assist elementary students in math. It could be working with one individual or a small group up to four 3rd -5th grade students. This position requires a Mandarin speaker who likes to work with students from 3rd — 5th grade on math in Chinese.

  Requirements: In general, we are looking for someone who is good with children, interested in teaching, and who has solid math skills. Mandarin-speaking required.

  Work Schedule: Within M-F 9:30am-4pm

  Work Location: 1845 Sheridan Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55116

• Keystone Community Services, Food Support Specialist

  Name of Organization: Keystone Community Services

  keystoneservices.org

  Position Description: Founded in 1939, Keystone Community Services strengthens the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life. The Food Programs Assistant supports Keystone Community Services’ food shelf and Foodmobile by assisting with food distribution, client engagement, and daily operations. This role helps ensure neighbors have welcoming, equitable access to healthy food while gaining hands-on experience in hunger relief, community engagement, and nonprofit operations.

  Duties:

  • Assist with food shelf operations, including client check-in, shopping assistance, and restocking shelves
  • Support Foodmobile distributions by helping with set-up, food packing, distribution, and site clean-up
  • Engage respectfully with participants to ensure a welcoming and dignified experience
  • Assist with inventory management, including sorting, stocking, and monitoring food supplies
  • Support basic data collection and recordkeeping for distributions and services
  • Follow food safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed service guidelines
  • Collaborate with staff and volunteers to support smooth daily operations

  Requirements:

  • Availability to work scheduled shifts during food shelf hours and Foodmobile distributions
  • Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to approximately 30 pounds, with accommodations available as needed
  • Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Willingness to learn and follow food safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed service practices

  Work Schedule: M, Tu, Th, F between 8am-5:30pm, W between 8am-7pm

  Work Location: 1800 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104

• Lake Street Council, Strategic Initiative Outreach Specialist

  Name of Organization: Lake Street Council

  visitlakestreet.com

  Position Description: Lake Street Council engages, serves, and advocates for the Lake Street business community in Minneapolis to ensure the vitality and prosperity of the commercial corridor. The Strategic Initiative Outreach Specialist will support Lake Street Council’s efforts to reach and support small businesses in the Lake Street corridor. The Specialist will be charged with engaging directly with businesses about resources and programs that can make their business more sustainable and successful, including opportunities to help businesses save energy and reduce pollution. The Specialist will also support initiatives to bring life and vibrancy to Lake Street, including the implementation of art and storytelling initiatives and the support of community-facing events.

  Duties:

  Area 1:

  • Reach out to businesses and nonprofits to share information about programs and resources relevant to them offered by Lake Street Council or our partners.
  • Help businesses complete any paperwork or forms needed to enroll them in programs. Opportunities will vary month-to-month, but may include:
    • Providing up-to-date information about ongoing construction projects to businesses.
    • Signing up for a free energy assessment to learn how to cut their energy bills.
    • Enrolling in free technical assistance from a consultant to create a logo or website.
    • Getting free artist-designed bike racks or murals installed on their building.

  Area 2:

  • Support strategic Lake Street Council events and projects that enable the ongoing mission of the organization and improve the corridor. Projects could include:
    • Supporting Lake Street Council events for businesses and community members, including pop-up creative placemaking events and the Lake Street Bash.
    • Assisting with writing exercises, such as grant writing/reporting and narrative storytelling, as an opportunity to learn nonprofit writing skills.

  Requirements:

  • An enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly attitude. You’ll enjoy this position a lot more if you really like talking to and learning about people, and aren’t afraid to knock on a door, introduce yourself, and get to know a complete stranger.
  • Attention to detail. We’ll need you to keep good notes about who you talk with and what they say, and capture those notes into documents, spreadsheets, and databases so our team can track and build on what you do.
  • A desire to learn about and explore. Lake Street is a fascinating place, and with a curious mind and an appreciation for places, we think you’ll fall in love with it like we have.
  • Ability to get to and around the corridor. You can travel on and around Lake Street safely and easily by bus, car, and foot, and there is great bike and scooter infrastructure just a block away on the Midtown Greenway. You’ll have an easier time in this role if you’re comfortable with getting off campus and traveling around independently, using whichever method best fits you.
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others. Lake Street Council’s work is completed in teams and partnerships, and projects are seldom done solo.
  • Not required, but a plus: Fluency or proficiency in Spanish, Somali, or Oromo.

  Work Schedule: Hours can be flexible between 9am-5pm on Monday through Friday, depending on the availability of the student.

  Work Location: 2925 Chicago Avenue, MPLS, MN 55407

• Listen Up Youth Radio, Youth Media Collective Coordinator

  Name of Organization: Listen Up Youth Radio
  listenupyouthradio.org

  Position Description: Listen Up is a worker-self-directed, social enterprise non-profit organization that provides year-round programming through five programs: The Youth Media Collective, Summer Media Intensive, YouthForums, the Radio Shows, and audio storytelling workshops for other youth-serving organizations, co-taught by experienced Listen Up youth participants and alumni. Listen Up’s Youth Media Collective Coordinator will work alongside Youth Media Collective members, the Youth Media Training & Pathways Coordinator, and professional teaching media artists and journalists to support the YMC in training and empowering youth storytelling throughout the academic year. This will involve co-facilitation, working with teaching artists and volunteers, and some curriculum development. Throughout the year there may be opportunities to specialize within the role to support the work of the Youth Media Collective.

  Duties:

  • Support most experienced Listen Up youth in facilitating the Youth Media Collective after school programs.
  • Lead team activities and/or support youth leaders in doing so to build community amongst youth.
  • Interface with adult volunteers and contract teaching artists.
  • Revise curriculum with team as necessary.
  • Support administrative tasks around hiring and reporting hours for Youth Media Collective members.
  • Support youth with completion of media projects, as needed. This could include helping make community connections, edit audio, or craft social media marketing, to name a few possibilities.
  • Support Youth Media Collective members in developing and pursuing their personalized roles including production manager, social media manager, evaluation manager, etc.

  Requirements:

  • Experience working with digital media (audio, video, radio broadcast, and/or other digital media) and technology highly preferred
  • Experience or interest in community engagement, community organizing, and/or youth work
  • Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and engage diverse youth
  • Ability to move forward and move back in multi-level learning spaces
  • Dependability, adaptability, and organization

  Work Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-7pm. Other hours are flexible and remote, with at least one weekly meeting within 9-5pm M-Th.

  Work Location: 550 Vandalia St, Suite 170, St. Paul MN 55114

• Lyngblomsten, Lifelong Learning Speaker Series Coordinator

  Name of Organization: Lyngblomsten
  www.lyngblomsten.org

  Position Description: Lyngblomsten is a nonprofit organization serving older adults and their families through healthcare, housing and community based services. Supports the development and delivery of educational programming for older adults. This role focuses on creating engaging learning opportunities through guest speakers, presentations, and discussion-based programs on a wide range of topics such as technology, artificial intelligence, health, arts, culture, and current events. The Associate works collaboratively with staff, residents, community partners, and presenters to promote lifelong learning and meaningful engagement among residents.

  Duties:

  • Lead multigenerational dialogue sessions throughout the year (6- 8 sessions/semester)
  • Help develop speaker series with a goal of one to two speakers a month.
  • Form or expand relationships with organizations that have developed speaker series (ie AARP/Senior Planet) 1-to-1 or small group social activities with residents

  Requirements:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills – flyers, newsletter articles
  • Comfortable interacting with and supporting older adults
  • Ability to communicate professionally with community organizations and individuals
  • Organized and able to manage schedules, follow-up tasks, and details
  • Comfortable making phone calls and initiating conversations
  • Ability to lead small group discussions and participate in occasional public speaking
  • Dependable, professional, and able to work independently with guidance

  Work Schedule: Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm

  Work Location:1455 Almond Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108

• Metropolitan Council, Water Resources Fellow

  Name of Organization: Metropolitan Council
  metrocouncil.org

  Position Description: The Metropolitan Council is the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. The position will be to support our regional Water Resources Policy and Planning team on policy development, technical assistance projects, communication and engagement, and other relevant project work. This could also include work on water equity, climate change, water supply, natural systems, water quality monitoring, and data analysis/interpretation.

  Duties:

  Specific duties will include logistical support for projects: notetaking, data organization and analysis, data visualization, GIS work, policy memos, literature reviews, stakeholder engagement, internal/external engagement, process improvement, agenda-setting, report writing, and other tasks.

  Requirements:

  Strong organizational and sound communication skills are important for this position. You should have a good understanding of Microsoft products, or similar. GIS experience would be helpful, but not required. An interest in environmental policy and planning would be most welcome.

  Work Schedule: 9am – 5pm, work week, flexible on days of the week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays we are in the office)

  Work Location: 390 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN 55101

• Minnesota Community Care, Health Start Program Assistant

  Name of Organization: Minnesota Community Care
  mncare.org

  Position Description: Health Start is a school-based health initiative providing accessible, youth-friendly services in St. Paul high schools to support students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By integrating medical care, nutrition guidance, mental health support, and health education, Health Start removes barriers to care and emphasizes preventative health through classroom education, one-on-one counseling, and youth development programs. In this role, a student can expect to assist Health Educators in Health Start School Based Clinics by providing classroom-based health education, supporting youth advisory groups (including an anti-tobacco/vaping group), and contributing to youth development programs such as Health Smart and It’s That Easy. The student will shadow health educators to build their knowledge base, develop teaching and facilitation skills, and become comfortable providing health resources, promotion, and advocacy.

  Duties:

  • Research topics and information pertaining to public health needs in youth.
  •  Create and manage social media content related to health promotion.
  • Deliver classroom and community education sessions.
  • Support special projects aligned with clinic initiatives and intern ideas.
  • Conduct research and develop curriculum focused on sexuality and health.

  Requirements:

  • Demonstrates a willingness to directly interact with the community and youth, particularly those aged 12 and up.
  • Strong interest in public health delivery
  • Creativity in communication and health promotion approaches
  • Commitment to comprehensive sex education and youth development
  • Comfort working in cross-cultural environments with diverse youth and staff

  Work Schedule: Flexible, between M-F 8 AM – 5 PM

  Possible Work Locations: 

  Creative Arts Secondary School, 65 E Kellogg Blvd St Paul MN 55101
  Community of Peace Academy, 471 Magnolia Ave E St Paul MN 55130
  Washington Technology Magnet School, 1495 Rice St St Paul MN 55117
  Central High School, 275 Lexington Pkwy N Saint Paul, MN 55104
  AGAPE High School, 1037 University Ave W Saint Paul, MN 55104
  Highland Park High School, 1015 Snelling Ave S Saint Paul, MN 55116

• Minnesota Museum of American Art, Museum Assistant

  Name of Organization: Minnesota Museum of American Art
  www.mmaa.org

  Position Description: The Minnesota Museum of American Art serves the Twin Cities area as the only art museum in Saint Paul, and offers a unique way of presenting art of the community we live in. Student will be a museum generalist, assisting with admin projects, art install needs, front-of-house tasks, gallery assisting, event support.

  Duties:

  Gallery sitting, front desk greeter and tasks, marketing support including social media, art installation assisting, general administrative tasks, research projects as needed.

  Requirements:

  Interest in the arts and/museums. Ability to take initiative. Strong communication skills.

  Work Schedule: Tuesdays through Sundays daytime work between 9 am and 5 pm.

  Work Location: 350 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN 55101

• NAMI Minnesota, Volunteer Programs Assistant

  Name of Organization: NAMI Minnesota
  namimn.org/

  Position Description: NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. The Volunteer Programs Assistant , as an active member of the Outreach team, will provide support in the promotion, execution and planning of NAMI Minnesota affiliate activity in the Metro area. Working with the Affiliate Coordinator, this position will combine both hands on facilitation work with outreach and logistical support to ensure programmatic success with volunteers. These volunteers will include established volunteer leaders enacting local change via our affiliates and the identification of new volunteers through direct communication with interested parties.

  Duties:

  • Assist Affiliate Coordinator in promotion, support and outreach to existing affiliates
  • Identify, Research, and Implement/Complete a special affiliate engagement project that will improve affiliate’s ability to connect with their communities at NAMI Minnesota
  • Complete a special project to improve the quality of volunteer onboarding for NAMI program roles
  • Work with affiliate leaders on special projects to promote mental health in local communities
  • Hold onboarding conversations with potential volunteers, reviewing job descriptions and confirming their fit for the role
  • Attend volunteer recruitment events in the greater metro area (transportation provided)
  • Direct outreach to affiliates and project work with affiliate leaders
  • Participate in weekly check-ins with Affiliate Coordinator (30 -45 minutes).

  Requirements:

  • Ability to model NAMI Minnesota’s commitment to equity in mental illness and mental health services for all.
  • Ability to lead in commitment to social justice and use of inclusive, welcoming and respectful action and language.
  • Ability to model preferred language, affirming pronouns and safe messaging in conversation.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with members of the public seeking volunteer work
  • Ability to discern and place volunteers into roles they would find meaningful
  • A high degree of reliability and punctuality
  • Knowledge about mental illness and the experiences faced by people living with mental illness.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, or willingness to request support/accommodations in doing so.

  Work Schedule: Mostly M-F between 9am and 5pm, occasional evening and weekend hours

  Work Location: 1919 University Ave W, Suite 400, St. Paul 55104

• Neighborhood House, Adult Education Specialist

  Name of Organization: Neighborhood House
  neighborhoodhousemn.org/

  Position Description: The Adult Education Specialist supports adult learners as they begin their educational journey by creating a welcoming, respectful, and student-centered experience. This role focuses on helping new students navigate assessment and class placement so they can enroll in courses that align with their goals, experience, and language level.

  Duties:

  Direct Service:

  • Assist with placement, and progress assessments for multilingual adult learners
  • Administer and score standardized assessments (e.g., CASAS Steps, TABE) and enter results into required databases
  • Meet one-on-one with students to determine appropriate class placement and approved pre-tests
  • Prepare and support classroom testing, including scheduling and coordination with staff
  • Support student access to technology by setting up and orienting learners to email, Google Classroom, and distance-learning platforms
  • Communicate with students and instructors to support enrollment, onboarding, and ongoing participation
  • Respond to calls and inquiries from prospective and current students
  • Support student recruitment and outreach efforts
  • Maintain and update student records, including enrollment changes and withdrawals
  • Assist in classrooms

  Data & Evaluation:

  • Complete required system and compliance trainings, including SID database, CASAS assessments, ABE Foundations, and others as needed
  • Manage program data in alignment with agency, state, and funding requirements
  • Track student attendance, testing eligibility, and assessment outcomes in the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) SID system
  • Implement program evaluation tools and support tracking of outcomes using designated databases
  • Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of participant data in compliance with privacy laws, standards, and policies
  • Participate in ongoing professional development aligned with the goals of the position

  Communication:

  • Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with staff, volunteers, interns, participants, and external partners
  • Follow organizational policies, procedures, and professional norms in all work
  • Participate in required meetings, trainings, committees, and events
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

  Requirements:

  • Experience working with immigrants and refugees in education or social services preferred (including volunteer or internship experience)
  • Strong communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency preferred
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds
  • Understanding of equity, social justice, and immigrant/refugee experiences
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  Work Schedule: Monday & Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Tues, Thu, Fri mornings 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

  Work Location: 179 Robie St. E., Saint Paul MN 55107

• Open Cities Health Center, Clinical Outreach Coordinator

  Name of Organization: Open Cities Health Center
  opencitieshealth.org/

  Position Description:

  Open Cities Health Center clinics have been serving residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area since 1967, providing complete health wellness services to all people, regardless of their situation. There are two different roles within our health services department:

  The first student worker will be responsible for contacting patients who are overdue for cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings. The primary task will be to assist these patients in coordinating their screening appointments.

  The second student worker will focus on reaching out to patients overdue for follow-up consultations regarding uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, and will help schedule these crucial appointments

  Duties:

  The student worker will begin by reviewing a comprehensive spreadsheet that lists all patients who are overdue for either cancer screenings (cervical and breast) or follow-up appointments for uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension.

  After identifying the overdue patients, the student worker will then use our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to access each patient’s full medical profile.

  The next step involves contacting these patients either via phone or through electronic communication.

  Once a suitable time is agreed upon, the student worker will schedule the appointment directly in the EMR, ensuring that all details are correctly logged and that the patient’s primary care provider is notified of the upcoming appointment. They will also provide the patients with instructions on how to prepare for their screening or follow-up, and confirm the appointment details through a follow-up message.

  Requirements:

  • Interest in health access and preventative health care
  • Experience and proficiency in interacting with diverse individuals

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5pm

  Work Location: 409 Dunlap St N, St. Paul, MN 55104

• Pangea World Theater, Creative Placekeeping Apprentice

  Name of Organization: Pangea World Theater
  pangeaworldtheater.org

  Position Description: Pangea World Theater is a collective of community arts practitioners, board members and community activists who utilize the arts and culture in an imaginative and sustainable pursuit of social justice. The Creative Placekeeping Apprentice will work closely with the Education Manager and General Manager to gain an overall experience in the work that goes organizing a community-centered program at a non-profit arts organization. Apprentices will gain critical insight into how to identify community partners, initiate meaningful connections, and create a mutually beneficial program that serves the target audience. Through assisting with education and community-based projects, the apprentice will learn about decolonized practices, intercultural leadership, and building and sustaining ethical collaborations. The Creative Placekeeping Apprentice will also support any other programming Pangea has during their time of employment.

  Duties: 

  • Support and assist in Pangea’s Lake Street Arts! programming— our artist-focused placekeeping program
  • Support relationship building with local artists, and learn about building reciprocal relationships
  • Support and work all community-related/-engaged arts programming (e.g. Community workshops, poetry events, Gala, etc.)
  • Work closely with related departments to provide administrative support, education programming, and project management as needed
  • Assist in the creation of educational material and programming around Pangea productions and related projects
  • Shadow and observe Pangea teaching artists in residencies and workshops for all ages and organizations types
  • Assist in building and maintaining contact lists, databases, and communication with educational institutions and community organizations

  Requirements:

  • Interest in how the arts (live performance, visual arts, etc.) can be used as a tool to build more just, sustainable, and livable cities
  • Interest in teaching artistry, theater education programming, and anyone who believes in education as a tool for fighting injustice
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Independent and dependable work ethic

  Work Schedule: 10am – 4pm; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays. Weekends on occasion.
  

  Work Location:711 West Lake St, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55408

• Pillsbury House + Theatre, Community Arts Assistant

  Name of Organization: Pillsbury House + Theatre
  pillsburyhouseandtheatre

  Position Description: From the Makers Series to Chicago Avenue Project to Pillsbury Early Education Center and Naked Stages, Pillsbury House + Theatre brings audiences and the community closer to each other and transformational art experiences as strong, vibrant neighborhood center in the heart of South Minneapolis. PH+T inspires enduring change towards a just society through the arts. An integral part of Pillsbury United Communities, one of the largest human services organizations in the state, PH+T demonstrates the power of art to cultivate healthy communities.

  Duties:

  • Support resident teaching artists in arts workshops for the early childhood education center and the day program for adults with disabilities (e.g. hands-on art making, yoga, movement, book reading, puppet making, music)
  • Assist with classes for the Chicago Avenue Project
  • Support artists within our Creative Community Development projects
  • Co-create and support special building wide cultural celebration events
  • Work with operations coordinator to greet and support community members with available resources
  • Support coordination of wellness activities for staff and community
  • Provide assistance for art-based productions, programs, and/or events with some coordination and logistical support

  Requirements:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective relationship building and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with supervision
  • Ability to maintain participant and staff confidentiality
  • Must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose participants and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender expression, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion
  • Desire to learn and be open to give and receive feedback

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5pm

  Work Location: 3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

• Prepare + Prosper, Tax Season Readiness Assistant

  Name of Organization: Prepare + Prosper
  prepareandprosper.org/

  Position Description: Prepare + Prosper is a nonprofit organization that works to build financial health and provide access to quality tax and financial services. Macalester students will be supporting the Volunteer Resources and Engagement Departments in outreach work about our services with the communities of the Twin Cities and recruiting volunteers to provide no-cost tax preparation services. Students will be trained as a certified volunteer tax preparer or a customer support volunteer depending on interest and expertise. Students will hone their skills in service-based outreach, drafting engagement-oriented communications with supervision from the Volunteer Resources Coordinator, and experience in volunteer recruitment efforts and events. Students will be a part of making our free tax clinics happen from the very beginning through the end.

  Duties: 

  • Support Volunteer Resources Department and Communications + Engagement Department at outreach events by handing out flyers, talking about what services we provide, what volunteer roles we have, and other P+P topics
  • Assist Volunteer Resources Department and Communications + Engagement Department to prepare for tax season, such as preparation and distribution of our outreach materials, service flyers, and volunteer recruitment materials
  • Students will attend training for a tax clinic role of their choosing, and during tax season will provide direct services at a regular weekly shift
  • Assist the Volunteer Resources Department and Communications + Engagement Department with their ongoing story collection project by scheduling and conducting brief interviews with volunteers and/or customers

  Requirements: Student must be able to carry a large tote bag with various recruitment materials, sometimes a fold-out table and/or a chair weighing up to 10 pounds. At these events you will be accompanied by another staff member. Additional language proficiency is a plus. Students must have attention to detail and interest in crafting precise communication. Curiosity about financial health, economic justice, and maybe even tax, is a plus!

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5pm with weekend or evening availability for up to 1 event per week in September and October

  Work Location: 2610 University Ave W, Suite 450, St. Paul MN 55114

• Reconnect Rondo, Creative Arts Program Analyst

  Name of Organization: Reconnect Rondo
  reconnectrondo.com

  Position Description: ReConnect Rondo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Our mission is to address the historical injustices caused by the construction of I-94, which divided and devastated the African American community in Rondo.

  Duties: 

  •  Collaborate with the Youth Council and proposed activities by various local artists to integrate artistic expression into community engagement
  • Foster resilience and highlight the cultural heritage of Rondo through various forms of art, dance, and theater
  • Support in organizing art-related events and activities that encourage youth participation and community cohesion
  • Assist in developing programs that use the creative disciplines to engage with the community and address its needs
  • Conduct research on the historical and cultural significance of Rondo’s artistic heritage
  • Collaborate with community partners, state, regional, and city officials to support the organization’s initiatives
  • Support advocacy efforts by preparing materials, organizing events, and engaging with stakeholders

  Requirements: 

  • Strong interest in Art & Art History, Dance, or Theater
  • Understanding of the role of artistic expression in community engagement and cultural preservation
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience in organizing events and activities is a plus

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5pm

  Work Location: 626 Selby Ave, St. Paul MN 55104

• Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), Media Center Assistant

  Name of Organization: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
  spnn.org

  Position Description: SPNN is a community media and technology center. The primary role will be working with our Media Education team. This will include helping with our drop in program for youth, assisting our adult learners with understanding and using technology. The student will also be able to assist on studio and field productions for our production team, lead classes or workshops (if desired), and create short stories about SPNN or our community. The student could help with member outreach, communications, and recruitment.

  Duties:

  • Help members check out gear
  • Assist youth in the drop in space learn equipment or software to create meaningful media
  • Help find guests and host podcast (if desired)
  • Assist with productions that happen in our 4 camera studio
  • Assist with field productions
  • Create media (audio or video) that promotes SPNN or the community we serve
  • Help with our one day Girl Scout camps
  • Help with field trip hands on activities
  • Help with youth recruitment by attending school events or other outreach and communication work
  • Lead a short workshop or class/assist with classes

  Requirements: Have a background and interest in media. Teaching or mentoring skills a plus.

  Work Schedule: Evenings and some weekends

  Work Location: 550 Vandalia St, Suite 170, Saint Paul MN 55114

• Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (Right Track), Data and Programming Assistant

  Name of Organization: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Right Track
  stpaul.gov/RightTrack

  Position Description: Right Track is the City of Saint Paul’s Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Student workers will have the opportunity to experience and participate in several areas of our program, including (but not limited to) data analysis, tool creation, program promotion/recruitment, direct service engagement with youth, engagement with local business partners and more.

  Duties:

  • Analyze Summer 2026 Youth Experience and Outcome Data for trends. Create tools that will support digesting the information and telling the story of the youth experience.
  • Host Focus Groups with interns who participated in the summer program to garner a greater understanding of their experience. Information will support in program improvement and development for future programming years.
  • Support recruitment strategies for Summer Internships.
  • Support in the development and improvement of data collection tools including surveys and other strategies.
  • Provide feedback on current program structure and internship opportunities.
  • Work with program managers to support employer engagement strategies and material creation.
  • Support in development of specific youth centered youth employment campaigns through social media and other channels.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned that support personal and program development.

  Requirements:

  • Interest in Youth Work
  • Interest or background in data

  Work Schedule: Monday (between 8-4:30), Tuesday-Thursday (8-5), Friday (9-4), occasional evening hours available.

  Work Location: 1022 Marion Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55117

• Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (Youth on Boards), Youth Programs Assistant

  Name of Organization: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation ,
  stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/sprockets/resources-just-teens/youth-boards

  Position Description: The Youth on Boards (YOB) and Saint Paul Youth Commission (SPYC) Program Assistant will assist with the work of the Youth Commissions and YOB representatives by helping facilitate bi-weekly SPYC meetings and monthly YOB cohort meetings, coordinate activities, provide mentorship to the young people, and support with IMPACT Projects

  Duties:

  • Co-facilitate bi-weekly SPYC meetings.
  • Support facilitation of monthly YOB cohort meetings.
  • Provide transportation assistance for youth attending board and commission meetings.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating activities for SPYC and YOB participants.
  • Provide mentorship and ongoing support to youth commissioners and YOB representatives.
  • Support youth in planning and implementing their IMPACT Projects.
  • Help prepare materials, agendas, and resources for meetings and activities as needed.
  • Communicate regularly with program staff regarding youth participation and project progress. .

  Requirements:

  • Passionate for working with youth ages 14–21.
  • Experience facilitating group activities.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently.
  • Commitment to supporting the mission and vision of the Saint Paul Youth Commission and Youth on Boards.
  • Strong teamwork skills, including meeting deadlines, being self-motivated, and collaborating effectively with others.
  • Respect for and understanding of diverse communities, cultures, languages, and abilities.
  • Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with the public, especially youth, while taking responsibility for one’s actions.
  • Strong communication skills, including active listening, clear writing and speaking, and maintaining calm and respectful communication in challenging situations.

  Work Schedule: Every other Wednesday evenings 6-8pm (REQUIRED)
  Every last Tuesday of the month 6-7:30pm (REQUIRED)
  Other hours are flexible between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday – Friday, occasional weekends

  Work Location:

  1022 Marion Street
  Saint Paul, MN 55117

• Saint Paul Public Library, Student Success Lead

  Name of Organization: Saint Paul Public Library
  www.sppl.org

  Position Description: The Student Success Lead will maintain a positive learning environment within the Rondo Community Library Homework Center. You are the first person the students will see when they come in! Having a friendly and welcoming environment is a great way for students to start their session.

  This role will check on Reading Together pairs to ensure they have everything they need to be successful and communicate any issues to staff. Reading Together sign up starts after Labor Day (Early September) and the actual program dates are in early October until December.

  Library staff will always be available to assist you should you need any help.

  Duties: 

  • Partnering students with available tutors to help them with their subject needs as they sign up for a tutoring session (first come, first served basis, 30-minute sessions while busy).
  • Staying organized while pairing students, noting if sessions have met, and keeping an eye on the clock.
  • Room management and noise control, ensuring the noise level does not rise to the point of disruption.
  • Take a picture of the attendance board at the end of the night.
  • Reset the room for the next day.
  • Check in with volunteer mentors: Before/after sessions, ask if volunteer mentors have any book needs or other requests.
  • Ask library staff to place holds on the Reading Together account as needed.
  • Check in with families and remind them of any closed library or canceled program dates as they come up.
  • Alert library staff to any concerns that may disrupt sessions running smoothly.
  • Substitute as a mentor if regular mentor is unavailable that day but the mentee is at the branch
  • Bring out games cart and set up space
  •  Check in families/mentors, recording whether sessions happened.
  • Calling and checking in with families if they are over 10 minutes late to a session.

  Requirements:

  • Friendly and welcoming demeanor
  • Good communication and organization skills

  Work Schedule:

  • Homework Center – Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with the option of having extra shifts on Mondays/Wednesdays.
  • Reading Together – Mondays and Thursdays between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Option of having extra shifts on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.

  Work Location: 461 Dale St., Saint Paul MN 55103

• SMRLS, Volunteer Attorney Program Assistant

  Name of Organization: Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
  smrls.org

  Position Description: Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services provides free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in critical civil matters. SMRLS runs remote and in person pro se clinics where volunteers draft documents, have documentation reviewed by an attorney who is a subject matter expert, have SMRLS do filing and service after the clinic, and then clients represent themselves in court.

  Duties: The student will conduct phone screening questionnaires for pro se clinics, and collect documentation (e.g. waiver, firm-required attestation, supporting documents) via text, fax, mail, or email. The student will manage client and volunteer sign-up sheets for clinics and send reminders before the clinic. The student will attend clinics and help with event administration – tech set-up, tech troubleshooting, and clean up. The student may help with additional public-facing administrative duties if needed. Students may also assist with completing intakes at our Ramsey County Housing Court Clinic, where clients receive brief advice before representing themselves at eviction First Appearance Hearings.

  Requirements:

  Previous experience in handling confidential information, attention to detail, and previous public-facing experience are helpful. We are seeking students with the ability to work effectively with low-income clients and persons of diverse backgrounds.

  The student’s commitment will involve 2-3 weekly shifts of up to 3 hours during normal business hours. Pro se Clinics are an opportunity for additional hours but we can work around a student’s schedule. Students will be working in person and remotely.

  Work Schedule: Flexible M-F 8am-5pm

  Work Location:

  450 Syndicate St N
  St. Paul MN 55104

• The Center for Victims of Torture, Community and Intake Support Specialist

  Name of Organization: The Center For Victims of Torture
  cvt.org

  Position Description: The Center for Victims of Torture – Hope and Belonging Program provides mental health and social work services to survivors of torture living in Minnesota. Work with immigrants and asylum seekers as they rebuild their lives in Minnesota. Participate in the implementation of community workshops and events, tracking and documenting client data, and supporting new clients as they begin services.

  Duties:

  • Community Workshops and Events: Plan and coordinate in-person, hybrid, or zoom events centered around client and community areas of concern. This might include information about living in Minnesota (adjusting to the weather, how to use the library system, etc), Know Your Rights workshops, parenting groups, LGBTQ-focused activities, or information about emotional wellness.
  • Client Data: Collect information from multiple systems and work with staff to document client data in areas such as immigration hearings or insurance status. Work to resolve discrepancies.
  • Court accompaniment: Attend court accompaniment training and work with staff to track and coordinate upcoming client court or ICE appointments. If the student feels comfortable doing this, they can accompany clients (along with staff) to their court or ICE appointments to document outcomes.
  • Administrative Support: Complete intake paperwork with new clients. Welcome clients to the Healing Center and help create a warm and comfortable environment.

  Requirements:

  Should be interested in the intersection of mental health and political events / international development. Preference for students who speak Spanish, French, Karen, or Oromo.

  Work Schedule: Wednesdays preferred, need to complete all hours Monday – Thursday during the daytime. Ideally two shifts / week.

  Work Location:

  649 Dayton Ave, St Paul MN 55104

   

• Tubman, Resource Advocate

  Name of Organization: Tubman
  tubman.org

  Position Description: Tubman Resource Advocates implement person-centered and culturally grounded practices to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support, information and connection to Tubman services, and referrals to community organizations. Resource Advocates provide these services by phone, e-mail, and in-person to individuals seeking support and services at Tubman and in the community. Work is on-site at Tubman Chrysalis in south Minneapolis.

  Duties:

  • Provide support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and information about a range of Tubman programs/services including shelter, housing, mental and chemical health, youth, and legal
  • Deliver non-judgmental, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and client-centered support
  • Gather client information to assess eligibility for legal services and to make appropriate referrals
  • Connect clients to community partners for additional services and resources
  • Work as part of a supportive team centering client needs
  • Complete accurate documentation as required

  Position Requirements:

  • Ability to work well with those experiencing crisis and/or trauma, remaining calm and client centered throughout in-depth and sometimes emotional conversations
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, including empathetic listening and the ability to respond appropriately and respectfully to clients
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; resourceful; emotionally mature; flexible
  • Personal and/or professional experience with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences
  • Uphold an openness to learning and commitment to enhancing skills through taking initiative, training, supervision, and coaching
  • Ability to maintain a working knowledge of Tubman’s services and other community resources
  • Comfortable using a computer including basic computer programs, researching the internet, utilizing excellent organizational skills, and writing professional emails
  • Experience in customer service, crisis intervention, human services-related work preferred
  • Interest and knowledge in legal services, advocacy, and systems preferred
  • Multi-cultural and multi-lingual applicants will be strongly considered

  Work Schedule: Weekday shift times – 8 am-12 pm or 12-4pm; minimum requirement is two shifts/week

  Work Location: Tubman Chrysalis – 4432 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407

• Union Park District Council, Community Engagement Associate

  Name of Organization: Union Park District Council
  unionparkdc.org

  Position Description: The Union Park District Council (UPDC) is a nonprofit neighborhood association that promotes resident involvement in community issues and ensures neighborhood voices are heard in government decision-making. The student will participate in our resident engagement work primarily by supporting community volunteers who are serving on our committees. Our committees focus on local issues, including pedestrian safety, park development, urban planning, public transportation, historical preservation, environmental protection, and creative placemaking. Specifically, the student will collaborate with the members of two of our committees to prepare meeting materials, participate in meeting discussions, and complete work that arises out of the committees. The student will also work with our community members on event and program coordination, communications, and general engagement, especially when related to the relevant committee work.

  Duties:

  • Committee Engagement: Participate in the work of two of our resident-led committees (Neighborhood Involvement, and either Transportation or Land Use & Economic Development).
  • Engage residents and other stakeholders around topics to be addressed by committees, conducting targeted surveys, interviews, and other research as needed.
  • Partner with committee chairs to prepare meeting materials and to update our website and social media with information on issues addressed by committees.
  • Attend meeting discussions with residents and collaborate with committee members to complete work that arises out of the committees.
  • Event & Program Coordination: Serve as logistics coordinator for one or more community engagement events related to committee work (for example, an arts-based community-building series, or a community issues forum).
  • Assist volunteers in the administration of a new micro-grant program being developed the Neighborhood Involvement Committee.
  • Support Union Park’s general community-building and placemaking events in collaboration with the Community Organizer and resident volunteers.
  • Communications & General Engagement: Develop and foster relationships with residents, local business owners, and other community members.
  • Respond to phone, email, social media, and in-person inquiries from residents, troubleshooting community issues as they arise, especially as related to committee work.
  • Create promotional materials for meetings, events, and programs; collaborate with the Community Organizer on creating effective messaging.
  • Assist the professional staff in record keeping related to community engagement, such as data entry in our resident mapping database and managing email lists.

  Requirements

  • Ability to work efficiently with frequent interruptions
  • Good independent problem solving skills
  • Comfortable working with a wide variety of people
  • Responsive and reliable
  • Flexible

  Work Schedule: Flexible within M-F 9am-5pm, some evening and weekend commitments

  Work Location: 1821 University Ave, Suite 308, St. Paul, MN 55104

• Youth Leadership Initiative, Youth Development Coach

  Name of Organization: Youth Leadership Initiative
  yli-mn.org

  Position Description: At the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), we focus on growing leadership skills, confidence, cultural awareness, and a sense of agency within our youth participants (high school ages 14-18). Key components of our program include:

  • Leadership Retreats: Youth attend three multicultural retreats where they explore concepts such as leadership, belonging, and social change ecosystem.
  •  Cultural Sessions: Youth attend monthly sessions to define culture, explore identity, and discuss the influence of culture on leadership.
  • Action Teams: Youth participate in weekly multicultural teams that focus on providing service to the community.

  As a Youth Development Coach, you create a nurturing space where young people can show up as their authentic selves, collaborate with program staff to co-lead program curriculum grounded in social justice, and contribute to the overall operations of the organization.

  Duties:

  • Create a learning environment for youth that is safe, strengths-based, nurturing, and supportive.
  • Design and facilitate social justice-based leadership curriculum in partnership with program staff for 20-30 high school youth
  • Guide youth participants on researching, planning, and implementing a community action project or a cultural identity presentation
  • Support recruitment efforts of youth participants, including but not limited to attending outreach events, creating marketing materials, and communicating with community partners.
  • Support retention plans of youth participants, including but not limited to conducting one-on-one check-ins and tracking attendance.

  Requirements

  • Experience and/or interest in youth development, leadership, and/or BIPOC youth
  • Experience working with diverse communities
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
  • Embodies core values that are centered on equity with demonstrated experience and competencies in the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

  Work Schedule:

  Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:30 PM
  Thursdays 4:30 – 6:30 PM
  Saturdays 10:00 – 3:00 PM (monthly)

  Work Location: 230 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55103