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Youth and Community Project Manager

Salary

$63,835.20 - $89,003.20 Annually

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Internal - Full Time

Job Number

26-UNSP-01835

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

4/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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About the Position

The City of St. Paul is hiring a Youth and Community Project Manager to oversee the Youth On Boards (https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/sprockets/resources-just-teens/youth-boards) and Saint Paul Youth Commission (https://www.stpaul.gov/node/143731/youth-commission) which are programs of Sprockets (Saint Paul's Out of School Time Network). The Youth and Community Project Manager plays a key role in supporting and empowering young people to lead, learn, and make an impact in their community. This position oversees youth programming, facilitates trainings and events, and helps ensure youth voices are meaningfully integrated into City boards and decision-making.

Here's what you can expect to do in this role:

• Plan and lead youth programming and events, including trainings, meetings, and leadership development activities.

• Support and guide youth participants, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning and engagement.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders.

• Manage program operations, including tracking participation, processing stipends, and handling required documentation.

• Oversee budgets and grant reporting, ensuring programs are well-supported and compliant with funding requirements.

Information specific to this position: This role includes working with youth during after-school hours, evenings, and occasional weekends based on program needs.

For more information and essential functions, see the Project Manager Parks and Recreation (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stpaul/classspecs/772364?keywords=project%20manager%20parks&pagetype=classSpecifications) our job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (https://www.stpaul.gov/sites/default/files/human-resources/2026-summary-benefits-document-professional-employees.pdf) , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

Five (5) years of related experience in program or project coordination, youth development, community engagement, or a closely related field. A Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Public Administration, Public Policy or a closely related field may be substituted for up to four (4) years of required experience as follows:

• Associate Degree = 2 years

• Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

How to Apply

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide (https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/jobs/how-apply) .

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Internal Only Job Posting: This posting is open only to current, certified, classified City employees.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver’s license check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:

Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519

Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference for Internal Candidates: If you are a disabled veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s Preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit confirmation from the Veterans Administration of a permanent service-connected disability rated at 50% or more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Youth and Community Project Manager

Official Title: Project Manager Parks and Recreation

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Vacation/Holidays

• Sick Leave

• Life Insurance

• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass

• Deferred Compensation

• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Disability Insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Long Term Care Insurance

For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits (https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-retiree-benefits/general-benefits-overview) .

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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  Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes

• No

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  Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• None

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  Describe your experience managing programs or projects. Include how you built and maintained relationships with partners or community members and the steps you took to be successful.

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  Describe your experience working with youth of color and/or youth from marginalized communities. Include your role (e.g., recruiting, mentoring, coaching, training) and any partners or collaborators you worked with to achieve your goals.

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  I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

City of Saint Paul

Address

25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102

Phone

651-266-6500

Website

http://www.stpaul.gov/jobs

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