Hospitality Workforce Training Instructor – International Institute of Minnesota

Position available: Hospitality Workforce Training Instructor
Department: Hospitality Careers Pathway
Supervised by: Hospitality Careers Pathway Program Manager
Hourly employee position: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: $52,000 – $55,000
Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2025

Description: The Hospitality Careers Pathway Program was developed to help newly arrived immigrants and refugees overcome obstacles related to finding long-term employment in the US through intensive training, ongoing job counseling and case management to improve job skills and increase earning power. The Hospitality Pathway Instructor will teach our IET course offerings including; Dietary Aide, Housekeeping and Retail Customer Service. These class offerings are subject to change as the program grows and responds to workforce demands.

Job Qualifications

  • Commitment to the International Institute of Minnesota’s mission and vision.
  • 2+ years of experience in adult education, preferably with low level English speakers.
  • Has a B.A. or M.A. in Adult Education, General Education or other related field.
  • 1+ years of experience working with New American women and men, preferred.
  • Preferred experience with entry level positions especially in the hospitality industry.
  • Able to use culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practices in classroom and case management.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Independent, organized, creative, a self-starter, ability to multi-task
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, professional, responsible, and able to take initiative
  • Comfortable using computer functions, including Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Suite programs
  • Preferred fluency in one or more of the following languages: Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Arabic, French, Spanish, Swahili, and Tigrinya.
  • Applicants with a personal connection to the immigrant experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties

  • Instruct and facilitate Hospitality Pathway IET classes. There are 6 sessions of classes per year. Each session is 7 weeks long with a week break in between each session. Teacher will be expected to teach 2 different classes during each session. Total teaching time will be average 18 hours a week, while in session.
  • Utilize existing IET curriculum to teach English reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the context of Dietary Aide, Housekeeping and Retail Customer Service.
  • Provide hands on and interactive learning environment conducive to language learning that will assist students in being successful in the workplace.
  • Track student performance, provide constructive feedback and evaluations for each student.
  • Drive students to worksites for practical hands-on experience.
  • Team teach with Employment Navigator.
  • Recommend curriculum changes based on participant and industry feedback.
  • Assist in recruiting and registering students.
  • Work with volunteers who assist with program activities.
  • Keep program databases up to date with student data (including but not limited to CRM & SID).
  • Assist Employment Navigator in conducting follow-up calls to students to track job retention, satisfaction, and performance.
  • Assist Employment Navigator in developing and maintaining positive employer relationships to create employment opportunities.
  • Assist Program Manager with Intake & Registration process.
  • Attend all staff & team meetings, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

  • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
  • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.

EEO Statement: International Institute of Minnesota values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, New Americans apply. IIMN is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colo r, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

To Apply: Submit your application at https://iimn.org/careers. Applicants will be asked to include a cover letter and resume. No phone calls or walk-ins please. Position is open until filled.