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5 people are interested
Youth Programs Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Pillsbury United Communities-Pillsbury House + Theatre
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5 people are interested
Pillsbury House + Theatre (PHT) is a center for creativity and community located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis. We offer afterschool programming that empowers and educates youth K-8 within an artistic environment. Students are broken up into three groups: Group A for grades K-2, Group B for grades 3-4, and Group C (CREW) for grades 5-8. All groups participate in art classes with resident Teaching Artists and CREW emphasizes service learning and philanthropy in the community.
The Youth Programs Assistant will be a vital part of a small team working to provide youth K-8 with quality afterschool programming.
Potential Job Duties
- Helping staff members facilitate literacy activities
- Supporting and motivating students K-8 as they work on homework
- Working with students on art projects
- Preparing and sharing snack
- Assisting with the day to day needs of the youth program as they come up
Qualifications
- Passion for mentoring and building relationships with elementary and/or middle school-aged kids
- Interest in the arts, literacy, and/or service learning
- Ability and willingness to pass a background check
- Knowledge of Spanish not required, but a big plus!
More opportunities with Pillsbury United Communities-Pillsbury House + Theatre
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Pillsbury United Communities-Pillsbury House + Theatre
Location:
3501 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is creating choice, change and connection. Pillsbury United Communities works with underestimated populations across Minneapolis to foster the resilience and self-sufficiency of individuals, families and community as a whole. We design solutions that address a spectrum of intersecting needs- from education to employment to health- while continually investing in our own capacity to innovate and improve. We’re creating a new model for nonprofit organizations with our interconnected system of programs, community centers, and social enterprises connects with over 55,000 individuals each year.
Description
Pillsbury House + Theatre, a center for creativity and community, is leading the New Settlement Way forward into the 21st century by confronting the complex causes and effects of social and economic injustice through innovation.
One of the first Settlement Houses in Minneapolis, PH+T has occupied its current home in South Minneapolis since 1980. The Powederhorn, Central, Bancroft, and Bryant neighborhoods that surround it are some of the most diverse in Minnesota. Each year more than 27,000 people come through our doors.
We provide affordable accessible programs and services for toddlers to seniors, homeless youth to young artists, via our Early Education programs; Afterschool, Summer Arts Camp and teen social justice and arts programs for youth; health and wellness outreach and clinic; acclaimed professional theatre; and other community services like free tax preparation, free wifi, voter registration, neighborhood celebrations, and more.
Pillsbury House + Theatre is also the home to one of the Twin Cities' best professional theatres because the highest quality artistic experience helps all neighborhoods thrive.
We are committed to unleashing creativity in service to our South Minneapolis neighborhoods because the best way to effect positive change in our communities is to help people connect, build meaningful relationships with each other, and learn how to fulfill their dreams, their way.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Pillsbury House + Theatre3501 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55407
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Visual Arts
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- at least 2 hours each week