Lifelong Learning Go-Team Member

Twin Cities PBS Careers•St Paul, MN

7d•$23 - $23

About The Position

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. Rate of Pay: $23 per hour Benefits: Employees in this role are eligible to participate in company retirement savings plan. MAJOR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (95% of time) 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. Other duties as assigned (5% of time) 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.