Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please see our current job openings below. Looking for a part-time paid internship? Check those out here.

The Karen Organization of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and Financial Resource Navigator (Bilingual Karen/English)

Full-time, temporary (32 hours per week); work anticipated through 12/31/2024 ; $23.00 to $27.00/hour depending on qualifications 

Apply your employment coaching skills and financial systems knowledge to help refugees and immigrants improve financial stability and build wealth as a Bilingual Employment and Financial Resource Navigator (EFRN)! The Resource Navigator will provide support to participants in their home language of Karen, helping them to identify and take the next steps on their goals towards financial security, such as finding better/new employment, navigating unemployment benefits or applying for public benefits, and accessing banking and credit products. The EFRN will provide interpreting support to participants during financial coaching and education meetings at KOM and during the job search and onboarding process with employers as needed. The EFRN will work collaboratively with the KOM Job Developer to identify employers to target for outreach that meet the needs of participants.

Collaboration Facilitator

Full-time with benefits; $60,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications 

KOM, as the Lead Agency for the Family Education Supports Collaborative, is seeking a Collaboration Facilitator who will be responsible for driving forward the collective work of partner agencies within the collaborative. This role is distinct from program management or direct service, focusing instead on effective coordination and fulfilling Lead Agency accountabilities. The Collaboration Facilitator will utilize strong facilitation skills and leadership capacities to foster collaboration and ensure that all partners are aligned in delivering high-quality services.  This role requires the ability to facilitate collective action among diverse partners, support their contributions, and guide the partnership toward shared goals. The Collaboration Facilitator will work closely with the Lead Family Education Mentor, partner agency managers, and direct staff to ensure seamless communication, coordination, and achievement of collaborative priorities. 

Lead Family Education Mentor

Full-time with benefits; $60,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications 

The Lead Family Education Mentor plays a critical role within the Family Education Supports Collaborative, funded by an RPO grant and led by KOM as the Lead Agency. This senior direct service role provides strong peer leadership within the cohort of Family Mentors working across the collaborative. The Lead Mentor ensures consistent and effective implementation of coordinated services on the ground. This position will support case management, referrals, and ensure shared practices across all partners. The ideal candidate will have experience with the MRIS system, strong leadership abilities, and be passionate about education and refugee services. 

Youth Case Manager (Bilingual English-Karen)

Full-time; 23.00-25.50/hour depending on qualifications. Application closing on 11/29/2024.

The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) is seeking a bilingual (Karen-English) professional who is passionate to work with justice involved youth facing challenges related to substance abuse, legal issues, homelessness, mental health, academic and family issues. The Youth Case Manager will work alongside KOM’s Community Health Educators, community leaders, probation officers, social workers, parents, youth, and partner organizations. The Youth Case Manager will provide coordinated services to help youth from Burma in Minnesota connect to treatment, services, complete legal requirements, connection to the community. The Youth Case Manager will also facilitate group activities for at-risk youth. Worksites would include St. Paul Public School sites, other community locations in the twin cities and KOM office. This is a full-time position offering benefits including health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays, and paid time off. The Karen Organization of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive work environment.