Education Liaison- 100% College Prep

Young Community Developers•San Francisco, CA

2d•$27 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Young Community Developers (YCD) is a nonprofit organization established in 1973, dedicated to serving residents of all ages in San Francisco's most underserved communities. YCD employs a holistic strategy through a service ecosystem designed to foster economic mobility, build sustainable communities, and provide educational opportunities and workforce development training. The organization's philosophy centers on the belief that every individual has the right to sustainable, generational economic mobility, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Annually, YCD assists approximately 1,200 community members with employment and training services through its programs and partnerships. YCD has also been recognized by Non-Profit Times as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States. The 100% College Prep Institute (100%) is a college preparatory organization for school-aged youth, focused on equipping underserved students with academic and leadership skills, and providing support for post-secondary educational success. This project delivers on-site resident services to the Alice Griffith community, emphasizing resident engagement, community building, and connections to support services, particularly for families with elementary and middle school-aged children. The program adopts a holistic approach to educational success through outreach, community events, collaboration with local partners, and consistent presence at community meetings. Services funded by this grant are accessible to all San Franciscans who meet the criteria, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Requirements

A successful candidate will possess: B.A./B.S. degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in youth development, family engagement, or community outreach.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with families in historically underserved communities, ideally in school- or community-based settings.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License, a clean driving record, and reliable, regular transportation between the office, school sites, and community locations.
Must pass a criminal background check and provide TB test clearance within the past two years.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, patience, diplomacy, and comfort presenting to and engaging groups of parents and caregivers.
Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively across multiple partner organizations and school-site teams.
Embraces cultural differences and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage an outreach caseload, workshops, and meeting schedules across multiple sites.
Self-motivated and dependable, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team to meet program goals and deadlines.
Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Zoom, and other technology platforms.

Responsibilities

Deliver on-site resident engagement services to the Alice Griffith community, prioritizing families with elementary and middle school-aged children, in line with the Cradle to Career framework.
Provide Neighborhood-Based Educational Information & Referrals to family-supportive services for attendance-affected and at-risk households, and School-Site Based Information & Referrals for youth in neighborhoods of historical trauma, mistrust, and isolation.
Maintain a focal caseload of up to 20 households, prioritizing families with multiple elementary/middle school-age youth and high rates of tardiness or absence.
Coach parents and caregivers on their role as their child's education, reinforcing how missed school days and instructional minutes affect long-term learning.
Arrange, coordinate, and co-facilitate Site-Based Education Workshops (45–60 minutes) featuring experts on school attendance, parent participation, community/school safety, and other parent-driven topics.
Attend School-Based Meetings — including SART, SSC, AAPAC, and ELAC — alongside the Student Success Coach, representing program and family interests.
Collaborate with the Black to the Future (BTTF) Educational Cohort, SF Achievers mentors, and BTTF Success Coaches to align programming across relationship-building, outreach, enrichment, exposure, and staff/youth development priorities.
Co-facilitate cohort programming, including reconnection and partner events, wellness and creative expression workshops, college and career exploration days, and the “Pathways to Purpose” summer series.
Support ongoing programming at Alice Griffith and Bret Harte, including the Walking School Bus program, Boys Leadership Group, Attendance Initiative, literacy engagement, and parent/staff development opportunities.
Plan and support community celebrations and seasonal events — including graduation activities, Easter engagement, and end-of-school-year celebrations — that strengthen relationships with students and families.
Maintain consistent, visible presence at community and school meetings to build trust and long-term partnerships across San Francisco neighborhoods.
Collect and record required program data, including outreach activity, referrals, workshop attendance, and school attendance information.

Benefits

Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance
Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans
2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment
Accrued paid sick time; 96 hours max
16 paid holidays annually (Presidential Election Day added every 4 years)
Personal Birthday Holiday
End-of-Year paid Respite Week
Employee Assistance Program
Health Heroes Program to support medical emergencies and crises
Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees
4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age
Professional development program to promote career advancement
Discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment
A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.