Lifelong Learning Go-Team Member

This position supports pop-up and intermittent in-person educational programming across TPT’s viewing area, focusing mainly on summer library-based events and interacting with children, parents, and caregivers. This role works approximately 30 hours per week and is a temporary role from June 2026 to August 2026. Anticipated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm working at community library sites.

In partnership with Lifelong Learning staff:

• Staff events that support TPT’s mission around lifelong learning, particularly during summer months.
• Travel to sites across the Twin Cities metro and occasionally greater Minnesota.
• Set-up and tear-down of tabling configuration and activities.
• Pack, refresh and organize activities, noting where more or different materials are needed.
• Support purchasing and transport of new materials.
• Implement activities in an age-appropriate and upbeat manner.
• Suggest new activities and/or iterations on existing activities, based on community needs and strengths.
• Interact with children, parents and caregivers.
• Answer and/or refer questions about TPT writ large.
• Act as a professional and positive TPT ambassador.
• Serve as guide/companion for PBS costumed characters
• Serve (in a rotating fashion) as site leader for different events.

• Participate as an active member of the Lifelong Learning Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Seeking a BA or AA in education, child development, communications or relevant field.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and facilitating culturally responsive programming for diverse audiences.

• Sees diverse experiences and perspectives as the essential components of a successful educational initiative.
• Familiarity with collaborative approaches

• Consistent availability Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM- 4PM, from June 1-August 15, 2026.
• Availability for one half-day training in April 2026.
• Openness to staffing 1-2 additional events before June 1 and after August 1.
• Able to adapt and tailor communication to meet audience needs, with bi/multilingual ability preferred (with an emphasis on Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Karen and English).
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, and the ability to meet deadlines for time sensitive assignments.
• Fluent user of Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Teams.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel.