9910 Public Service Trainee - Greenagers 2027 (Tenderloin, Northeast, Southeast)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and Port of San Francisco Greenager Program is a youth stewardship and leadership program for students in grades 9–11 who live in or attend school in the Tenderloin, Northeast, or Southeast neighborhoods. Participants help improve the City’s green spaces, raise awareness, and create place-based projects around issues they value. Greenagers receive training and leadership opportunities, lead public volunteer service projects, participate in community events, and take part in team excursions. First-Year Greenagers learn about habitat restoration, environmental education, working with volunteers, presenting a community research project, and leading volunteer days. Second-Year Greenagers are returning program graduates who complete daily program summaries, plan a project day, provide staff feedback, mentor First-Year Greenagers, evaluate mentees, and lead first-year participants in icebreakers, restoration, and environmental education activities. The position is a seasonal, temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. Compensation is $25.00 per hour. Applicants must submit an online application and a Supplemental Questionnaire; returning Greenager graduates must also submit a cover letter. The stated orientation and start dates are February 13, 2027, for Second-Year Greenagers and February 20, 2027, for First-Year Greenagers.

Requirements

Be in 9th to 11th grade for the SFUSD 2026–27 school year.
Live in or attend school in San Francisco; preference is given to students who live in or attend school in District 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, or 11.
Have a current Social Security number, required for City and County employment.
Obtain a work permit if selected; a 2.0 GPA or higher may be required for the permit.
Submit both an online application and the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.
Returning Greenager graduates applying for Second-Year positions must submit a cover letter by the stated deadline.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 hours of volunteer work experience with SF Rec and Park or another organization in the Bay Area; verification may be requested.
Previous graduation from the Greenager Program for Second-Year positions.

Responsibilities

Learn proper tool usage and safety.
Learn how to steward San Francisco parks.
Assist with outreach during community events, including setup, breakdown, and tabling.
Participate in appropriate training, lesson plans, and team-building activities.
Participate in recreational team-bonding activities, which may include overnight camping, kayaking, and rock climbing.
Motivate and support teammates and encourage strong working relationships.
Complete forms, surveys, and assignments by their due dates.
Provide feedback to staff and peer leaders.
Be responsible for time in and out of the program.
Follow City and County of San Francisco Respect in the Workplace policies and procedures.
First-Year Greenagers: participate in habitat restoration and environmental education, work with volunteers, present on a community research project, and learn to lead volunteer days.
Second-Year Greenagers: complete daily program summaries, plan a project day, provide staff feedback, mentor First-Year Greenagers, evaluate mentees, and lead first-year participants in icebreakers, restoration, and environmental education activities.