Program Coordinator, Youth Programs

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy) is seeking a Program Coordinator for its Youth Programs department. This role supports the development and facilitation of youth programs that engage local youth through park- and community-based learning, leadership development, and workforce development. The programs focus on social and environmental issues and building leadership skills for positive change. The department is located at the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio, San Francisco. The position is a term position from September 21st, 2026, to August 6th, 2027. Four Program Coordinators will be hired for the 2026-2027 program year: three focusing on high school leadership programs (I-YEL, LINC, QBBA) and one focusing on school groups and middle school youth (School and Community Group Programs, UTB).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two or more school years working with middle or high school students.
Experience working with diverse groups of youth. This includes multiple dimensions of diversity such as race/ethnicity, income, language, physical ability, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity.
Experience leading experiential education and service-learning programs for youth in the outdoors, including overnight camping or backpacking trips.
Experience or education in environmental education, child development, recreation, or other related fields.
Experience developing curriculum for elementary, middle, or high school youth.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Valid Driver’s License. Employees must have a clean driving record.
Ability and willingness to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement (P).
CPR, First Aid, and Epinephrine auto injector certification - will assist upon hire.
Live Scan fingerprint clearance in addition to the standard pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering digital media production curriculum.
Experience developing and delivering arts curriculum.
Experience as primary trip leader for multiday wilderness backpacking trips.

Responsibilities

Leads youth participants in outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping, team-building activities, service learning, and environmental education lessons.
Develops and delivers project-based learning curriculum for youth.
Facilitates in-classroom activities and presentations.
Develops lesson plans.
Plans and facilitates overnight camping trips with youth.
Supports youth in art and digital media production.
Prepares materials and teaching spaces for activities.
Cleans up after activities.
Drives work vehicles and is responsible for passenger safety and supervision during transport.
Creates a physically and emotionally safe space for youth to engage in the outdoors.
Supports youth in developing short-term and long-term goals.
Supports youth in developing and completing work plans.
Models healthy and supportive behavior for youth participants.
Develops leadership and professional career skills for youth participants.
Provides positive and constructive feedback to youth.
Coordinates planning, logistics, and scheduling with program partners.
Conducts youth participant outreach.
Supports with program documentation, evaluation, and reporting.
Supports with program administration and logistics, including using online systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Other duties as assigned.