Avenues partners with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their dreams. We strive to do that in a safe and nurturing environment through a social justice lens. Through such service, Avenues seeks to support youth and young families while they define their experiences, life dreams and futures. Our work takes into account historical trauma, systems of oppression and intersectionality while being grounded in the power of resiliency, healing and community.

Our work is grounded by the 9 Evidence-based Principles to Help Youth Overcome Homelessness. They are:
1. Journey Oriented
2. Trauma-Informed
3. Non-Judgmental
4. Harm Reduction
5. Trusting Youth-Adult Relationships
6. Strength-Based
7. Positive Youth Development
8. Holistic
9. Collaboration

Our Values
Equity
Community
Respect + Dignity
Trust
Liberation
Anti-Oppression

Career Opportunities

Youth Support Specialist - 8pm to 4am
Brooklyn Park, MN
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ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Avenues for Youth provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, collective housing, and host homes housing for youth and young families experiencing housing instability and homelessness. We strive to do that in a safe and nurturing environment through a social justice lens. Avenues seeks to partner with youth and young families while they define…

Director of Programs
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Director of Programs Department: Programs Primary Location: Brooklyn Park,MN and Minneapolis,MN (all Avenues programs and shelter oversight) Reports To: Associate Director Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt Salary Range: $85,000 – $93,500 annually Work Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. This role is primarily onsite, with limited opportunities to…

Database Specialist -(Hybrid role; average of 3–4 days in the office)
Minneapolis, MN
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Job Title: Database Specialist Department: Development & Communications Primary Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid role; average of 3–4 days in the office) Reports To: Director of Development & Communications Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt Salary Range: $49,920 – $56,160 annually ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Avenues for Youth provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid…

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