Community Organizer (Youth Programs)

Chinatown Community Development Center•San Francisco, CA

13d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Organizer for Youth Programs supports, mentors, and organizes Chinatown CDC youth to help them become leaders in their community. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Supervisor, the organizer facilitates youth leadership meetings, intergenerational activities, special projects, and events, and works with Youth Team staff to develop training and curriculum. The role focuses especially on mentoring high school students, including those from immigrant backgrounds. The organizer staffs and coordinates youth programs, service-learning activities, and community events; supports youth leadership, workforce development, advocacy, and community partnerships; and assists with grant writing and reporting. This is a regular, full-time, nonexempt frontline position based in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The role requires in-person work in the office at least four days per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule generally from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., flexible hours, and frequent evenings and weekends. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and lists compensation at $36.00–$38.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience working or volunteering in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
At least 1–2 years of experience working with low-income youth.
At least 1–2 years of experience in public presentations and/or frontline positions involving public engagement.
Public speaking experience and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and Google Docs.
Ability to work frequent evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the Chinatown neighborhood and community resources.
Good computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
Analytical, coordination, and facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of the Chinatown community and community issues.
Sensitivity to low-income and limited-English-proficiency populations, and cultural competency.
Good listening skills, patience, and the ability to conduct oneself professionally.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to be flexible across a variety of activities.
Enjoyment of a team-focused environment with regular internal and external collaboration.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience working with high-school-aged youth.
1–2 years of experience with administrative tasks such as budgeting and data entry.
1–2 years of experience in fundraising or grant writing.
Bilingual Cantonese and English; preferred but not required.
Experience in layout, design, and web design.
Video editing experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, organize, mobilize, empower, and provide leadership development to local youth.
Plan and implement youth-initiated services and advocacy projects.
Coordinate and facilitate AAA youth meetings and workshops, and support membership recruitment and outreach.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct youth leadership trainings and workshop curricula.
Manage and coordinate youth service-learning programs, including intergenerational programming, community-building, and SRO children’s programming for Super Sunday events.
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and coordinate work for youth interns and volunteers.
Coordinate youth social events, including retreats, camping trips, holiday parties, and barbecues.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with AAA youth and other youth program participants.
Represent the organization and build relationships with San Francisco youth programs, high schools, community agencies, and city agencies and departments.
Attend and speak at community meetings, public hearings, and collaborative meetings concerning youth issues and community needs.
Advocate on youth issues and community needs in San Francisco.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships and alliances with San Francisco youth groups.
Work with other staff on joint projects as appropriate.
Assist with grant writing and grant reporting.
Maintain capacity to work in person in the office at least four days a week.
Embody organizational values, contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment, and follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.