Youth Frontiers · 2 months ago
Program Facilitator (Late July 2026 start date)
Edina, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $55K/yrYouth Frontiers is an organization focused on facilitating interactive programs for students. The Program Facilitator will work in teams to deliver retreats aimed at building character and respectful communities through music, activities, and discussions.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Equip students and schools with language necessary to build character and respectful communities by delivering YF programming through music, activities, public speaking, and small/large group discussion
Facilitate roughly 3-4 interactive programs approximately 6-8 hours in length, to groups of 100+ students grades 4-12 each week, alongside 1-2 other YF staff. Retreats are off-site, at schools or other venues
Generate a fun, engaging, and productive atmosphere through music performance, games, and other media
Develop personal talks and/or music performances that align with program framework and meet expectations of program managers prior to retreat delivery
Coach peer leaders and other volunteers on effective small group facilitation
Travel to local Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, greater Midwest locations (WI, IA, ND, SD, NE) and nationally. Travel will be more frequent in the fall and winter targeting 40-50 nights per year (which equates to 10-15 weeks between Aug - May)
Follow all YF policies in all interactions with school contacts, teachers, administrators, students, and other guests
Attend team meetings, trainings, special events, and other meetings as scheduled throughout the year
Submit expense reports on a monthly basis for company credit card and personal reimbursements
Respond to communication, including email and phone calls, in a timely manner
Assist sales, programs logistics, internal operations, and other YF departments with other projects as assigned when not out on retreat
Report to YF office when not out on retreat, unless otherwise instructed
All positions at Youth Frontiers may perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Facilitate interactive programs for students, grades 4th – 12th
Deliver retreats that include specialized content rooted in positive character, games, and activities
Equip students and schools with language necessary to build character and respectful communities
Facilitate roughly 3-4 interactive programs approximately 6-8 hours in length, to groups of 100+ students grades 4-12 each week
Generate a fun, engaging, and productive atmosphere through music performance, games, and other media
Develop personal talks and/or music performances that align with program framework and meet expectations of program managers prior to retreat delivery
Coach peer leaders and other volunteers on effective small group facilitation
Travel to local Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, greater Midwest locations (WI, IA, ND, SD, NE) and nationally
Follow all YF policies in all interactions with school contacts, teachers, administrators, students, and other guests
Attend team meetings, trainings, special events, and other meetings as scheduled throughout the year
Submit expense reports on a monthly basis for company credit card and personal reimbursements
Respond to communication, including email and phone calls, in a timely manner
Assist sales, programs logistics, internal operations, and other YF departments with other projects as assigned when not out on retreat
Report to YF office when not out on retreat, unless otherwise instructed
Company
Youth Frontiers
Youth Frontiers’ mission is to provide schools with experiences that inspire character, civility and community.
Founded in 1989
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joe Cavanaugh
Founder and CEO
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