Employment
Current Openings:
7/8th Grade Summer Program Associate
Position Description
7/8th Grade Program Associate is a site-based seasonal staff position. For the 2025 summer program Breakthrough Twin Cities will be employing three 7/8th Grade Program Associates. Program Associates are responsible for implementing processes and programming related to middle school students and families at one of our sites. They serve as the primary contact for families and students at their site, and work with Teaching Fellows to communicate regularly. Program Associates report to a Summer Site Director, working with them and their Dean of Students to respond to student and family needs, including student behavioral interventions. Program Associates work closely with the Dean of Students to provide leadership for a site during the intensive summer program, supported by their Summer Site Director and the Summer Program Director. The 7/8th Grade Program Associate is not expected to participate in or support the 9th Grade overnight retreat, but will serve as the primary support for a higher total number of students than the 9th Grade Program Associate.
Compensation: $10,000 stipend paid out in bimonthly installments beginning on June 20th and continuing until the full balance is paid out. If participating in the optional May in-person work, compensation will be an hourly rate of $23 per hour (up to 40 hours) until June 2nd in addition to the stipend.
To Apply: Send an email to teach@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “Program Associate” and attach an updated resumé, cover letter, and two references.
9th Grade Summer Program Associate
Position Description
9th Grade Program Associate is a site-based seasonal staff position. For the 2025 summer program Breakthrough Twin Cities will be employing three 9th Grade Program Associates. Program Associates are responsible for implementing processes and programming related to middle school students and families at one of our sites. They serve as the primary contact for families and students at their site, and work with Teaching Fellows to communicate regularly. Program Associates report to a Summer Site Director, working with them and their Dean of Students to respond to student and family needs, including student behavioral interventions. Program Associates work closely with the Dean of Students to provide leadership for a site during the intensive summer program, supported by their Summer Site Director and the Summer Program Director. The 9th Grade Program Associate is also responsible for attending and supporting the four day overnight 9th grade retreat, including helping to facilitate faculty training, collecting paperwork and running logistical processes at their assigned site, and filling a leadership role during the actual trip.
Compensation: $10,000 stipend paid out in bimonthly installments beginning on June 20th and continuing until the full balance is paid out. If participating in the optional May in-person work, compensation will be an hourly rate of $23 per hour (up to 40 hours) until June 2nd in addition to the stipend.
To Apply: Send an email to teach@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “Program Associate” and attach an updated resumé, cover letter, and two references.
AmeriCorps Academic Success Fellow
This AmeriCorps position is centered on delivering comprehensive academic support and personalized guidance to a diverse group of middle and high school students, spanning grades 7 through 12. The role necessitates a strong commitment to student success, demonstrated through regular and frequent campus visits, typically occurring 2-3 times per week. These visits are crucial for conducting one-on-one advising appointments, allowing for tailored academic assistance and mentorship.
Member Hours, Benefits, and Compensation
Quarter Time (QT) members are required to accumulate 450 hours and complete the full term of service period of January 2025 to May 2025. This averages out to 23 hours/week. Members receive the following:
- Living Stipend: First-time members (AmeriCorps Member) $7,501 ($750 per pay period)
- Education Award – Upon successful completion of the Member’s 450 service hours and completion of the full term of service, members are eligible to receive an Education Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service of $1,956.35 to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education, for educational training, or to repay qualified student loans. Members may receive no more than the aggregate value of two full-time education awards.
If interested in applying, please submit an application through Indeed or our MN nonprofits job posting. You can also send an email to hphilips@breakthroughtwincities.org with a resume and cover letter. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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