Freedom School Servant Leader Intern at " Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities" – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Company: Plymouth Christian Youth Center

Title: Freedom School Servant Leader Intern
Job Category: Youth Development
Requisition Number: FREED002197
Job Type: Full-Time
Minneapolis, MN, 55411, USA
Brief: PCYC is seeking 3 Freedom School Servant Leader Interns to lead and teach scholars with the curriculum provided by CDF Freedom Schools. The CDF Freedom Schools program is a direct service initiative coordinated nationally by the Children's Defense Fund in partnership with local community organizations. It is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer options for children and strengthens family and community involvement. The program serves children in kindergarten through 12th grade for 6 to 8 weeks.

Detailed:

Who We Are

Rooted in North Minneapolis, PCYC ignites a spirit of inspiration, connection, and growth. We are committed to working creatively toward a bright future focused on education, art, equity, and justice for the children, youth, and families of North Minneapolis and beyond. PCYC is a strong and long-standing community-based nonprofit organization with a 71-year history of delivering exceptional education, arts, and youth programming to children, families, and the North Minneapolis community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

PCYC is a place of strength and beauty, where every young person is nurtured and challenged to reach their utmost potential, where the power of the arts percolates and elevates, and where youth, adults, families, and communities come together to embrace hope and compassion.

Wages

$27.00 per hour

Benefits

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
• PCYC sponsors a retirement plan with 25% match on your first 4% and immediate vesting.

Because PCYC is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, PCYC employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a temporary, full-time position that will work Mondays – Fridays and will end on August 7, 2026.

Job Summary

PCYC is seeking 3 Freedom School Servant Leader Interns to lead and teach scholars with the curriculum provided by CDF Freedom Schools. The CDF Freedom Schools® program is a direct service initiative coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund in partnership with local community organizations. It is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer options for children and strengthens family and community involvement. The program serves children in kindergarten through 12th grade for 6 to 8 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and maintain the safety of scholars.
• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Set up, manage, and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
• Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.
• Create, submit, and implement lesson plans.
• Attend daily debriefing sessions.
• Participate fully in Harambee and all engagement practices.
• Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.
• Attend all local and site-based trainings as required by the Site Coordinator and Project Director.
• Support afternoon enrichment partners.
• Create and implement afternoon enrichment activities.
• Work with site staff to ensure all program components are implemented with fidelity.
• Report any issues or concerns regarding program operations to the Site Coordinator.
• Attend food service training.

What You Bring

• At least one year of college or two years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience working with youth and families in an urban setting is preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit community-based organization is preferred.
• Experience or education in social work or counseling is helpful.
• Knowledge of youth, families, and community.
• A demonstrated high level of competence in computer applications, including the ability to create and use charts, tables, and functions in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to develop relationships with youth and families that foster academic success.
• A mission-driven mindset.
• The ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• The ability to give and receive feedback.
• A strong commitment to the success and well-being of all scholars.
• An understanding of the role systemic racism has played in education and a commitment to an anti-racist approach in all work functions.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet PCYC’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of PCYC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

PCYC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.