Job Summary : The Community Organizer for Youth Programs provides support, mentorship and organizing to Chinatown CDC’s youth to be leaders for their community. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Supervisor, the Community Organizer will facilitate staff activities/events such as youth leadership development meetings, intergeneration bonding, special youth projects and events. The Community Organizer will also work with the Youth Team staff to develop training and curriculum for youth participants. If you are looking for a team setting that allows you to mentor and guide young people this is the job for you. We’re looking for a person who wants to develop, guide and mentor high school students especially those from immigrant background.
Status : Full time, Nonexempt, Regular
Location : Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco
Hours : Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., flexible hours needed, frequent evenings and weekends
Salary : $36.00 - $38.00 per hour; Comprehensive benefits
The Organization : A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.
Essential Functions Youth Leadership: Staff and coordinate youth programs, activities, and events that empower and educate local youth to be leaders for their community
Youth Development: Provide mentorship, enrichment, and leadership + workforce development training to youth
Community Service: Staff and coordinate youth service-learning programs (i.e., intergeneration programming, alleyway cleanups and graffiti removal, SRO children's program for Super Sunday events, arts projects, etc.)
Coalition Building: Support & cultivate mutually beneficial community + corporate partnerships, both internal and external.
Community Advocacy: Support advocacy efforts as needed on youth issues and community needs.
Program Funding: Assist in grant writing and grant reporting
Frontline worker: maintain capacity to work in person in the office, at least 4 days a week
Job Responsibilities :
Direct, organize, mobilize, empower and provide leadership development to local youth to be leaders in their community: Plan and implement youth-initiated services and advocacy projects
Coordinate and facilitate AAA youth meetings and workshops, and work with AAA members to conduct membership recruitment and outreach
Develop, coordinate, and conduct youth leadership trainings and workshop curriculums
Manage and coordinate youth service-learning programs (i.e., intergeneration programming, creative community-building, SRO children's program for Super Sunday events, etc.)
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and coordinate work for youth interns and volunteers
Coordinate social events for youth including overnight retreats, camping trips, holiday parties, BBQs, etc.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with AAA youths and other youth program participants
Represent organization and build relationships with other San Francisco youth programs, high schools, community agencies, city agencies and departments
Attend and speak at community meetings, public hearings and collaborative meetings dealing with youth issues and community needs
Perform advocacy on youth issues and community needs in San Francisco
Other Develop and maintain…