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Green Tech Institute Lead Instructor and Manager
Join the Circle
When you come to work at MIGIZI you join a legacy that spans back to 1977. MIGIZI’s mission is to provide a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of American Indian youth. We are passionate about the success of our young leaders and make sure resources are available while using our voice to advocate for equitable education for our community. Our vision is for American Indian youth to be acknowledged and honored for their sacred gifts and boundless potential – which they share – as leaders – with their communities and nations. When you join the Circle, you join a tradition in investing in our future leaders for generations to come.
$60,000 -$70,000
40 hours/ week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Planning & Delivery
- Create Annual Plan for 4 cohorts (4 seasons) and deliver instruction that includes hands-on projects, technology-assisted learning, and STEM exploration weaved together with cultural teachings during after-school and summer sessions to meet goals and objectives required by grants, contracts, and organizational values
- Oversee program operations, scheduling, logistics, and resource and budget management
- Collaborate with the program team to coordinate and create cohort activities and lessons.
- Ensure the design, implementation, and delivery of any contracted services that are a part of cohorts
- Monitor and assess program quality and implement improvement strategies
- Maintain workshop equipment and ensure a detailed inventory
- Curriculum Development & Partnerships
- Collaborate with local career and sustainable STEM education partners, industry professionals, and scientists to develop pertinent curriculum and career pathways for students
- Develop seasonally relevant curriculum in partnership with program staff, partners, and contractors
- Recruit professionals to present to youth on sustainable STEM topics and careers
- Identify community partners, elders, and knowledge holders to bring in for cultural teachings and knowledge sharing
- Community Group involvement/representation
- Represent Migizi and the GreenTech program in relevant professional and community spaces, such as the Clean Heat Coalition, Indigenous Food Network, and more
- Find new community partners to engage in environmental, STEM, and cultural spaces
- Youth Development & Family Engagement
- Utilize Individual Learning Plans for youth in the program to track academic, cultural, and GreenTech goals each cohort
- Support youth in the pursuit of their academic, social, economic, and cultural goals
- Build meaningful relationships with youth and serve as a positive mentor, role model, and advocate.
- Promote youth leadership by providing opportunities for decision-making, peer mentoring, and community engagement
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants
- Communicate as required with families, parents, or guardians of youth served
- Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Manage and train Science Education Specialist and junior staff by building up their leadership skills, identifying professional development opportunities, and mentoring them through holistic youth development principles
- Manage a Minnesota GreenCorps Member through their service term projects at Migizi (shared responsibility)
- Program Evaluation, Reporting, & Compliance
- Participate in the collection of data, story collection, and assessing outcomes through outcome tracker, logic models, evaluation surveys, and regular meetings to learn, celebrate, and/or redefine strategies
- Maintain timely and accurate program records and be responsible for monthly reports and any reporting required
- Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Salary Range: $ $60,000 -$70,000
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- Excellent benefits including; health and dental, LTD, STD and Life insurance, 401 k contribution
Apply
- Include in the email your cover letter on why you would be a good fit at MIGIZI and your resume.
- Include two professional references.
EEO: It is the policy of MIGIZI to recruit, hire, train, promote, and otherwise make personnel decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, affectional orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sex, age, or any other classification protected by law.
Skill/Knowledge Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required
- Experience in collaboratively developing training/educational curriculum
- Background in sustainability, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green career opportunities
- Understanding of social and economic issues pertaining to sustainability and environmental justice, especially as it relates to South Minneapolis, urban, and tribal communities
- Experience in operation of tools and workshop machinery, with high degree of attention towards safety
- Minimum of five years experience planning, coordination and successful implementation of educational and internship support activities
- Knowledge of and ability to continue learning American Indian values and cultural practices
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Minneapolis/St. Paul American Indian communities
- Good driving record and ability to transport interns with an organizational vehicle.
- Excellent writing skills for curriculum development and reporting of program outcomes
- Experience or willingness to learn Salesforce for data tracking
Other
- This is a full-time, 40 hour/week in-person position
- Some weekends and evenings
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Apply
- Include in the email your cover letter on why you would be a good fit at MIGIZI and your resume.
- Include two professional references.
