Youth Programs Specialist – Eden Prairie

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, park and recreation, child development or related field preferred, but not required.
• Equivalent experience in lieu of education will be considered.

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and philosophy of lifelong learning, public education, and relationship of community education to K-12 programming.
• Experience in promoting, advertising, and informing the public of programs.
• Working knowledge of web-based registration systems, analysis of data, and computer software programs.
• Knowledge of theories, philosophy and approaches to adult and youth programs, evaluation, supervision.
• Customer-focused, with an understanding of customer service skills and strategies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; adaptable when managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities; ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and limited direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly.
• Excellent decision-making, problem solving, group facilitation skills.
• Strong computer and technology skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, familiarity with Google docs, and interest in and ability to learn new platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other experienced professionals including school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and partnership colleagues.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Reflective, lifelong learner.

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This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the review date, which will begin ASAP.

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