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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenager Program is a youth stewardship and leadership program run by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the Port of San Francisco. It gives teens opportunities to improve the City’s green spaces, raise awareness, and create place-based projects connected to issues or themes they value. The program is for students in grades 9–11 who live in or attend school in the Tenderloin, Northeast, or Southeast neighborhoods, with other San Francisco students potentially eligible. Participants receive training and leadership opportunities, lead public volunteer service projects, participate in community events, and take part in team excursions. First-Year Greenagers learn habitat restoration, take part in environmental education, work with volunteers, present a community research project, and learn to lead volunteer days. Second-Year Greenagers are program graduates who complete daily program summaries, plan a project day, provide staff feedback, mentor First-Year participants, evaluate their mentees, and lead activities such as icebreakers, restoration, and environmental education. This is a temporary, exempt, as-needed seasonal appointment and does not create eligibility for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer. Compensation is $25.00 per hour. Applicants must submit both an online application and a Supplemental Questionnaire. Previous Greenager graduates applying for Second-Year positions must also submit a cover letter by the stated deadline.

Requirements

Be in 9th to 11th grade during the SFUSD 2026–27 school year.
Preferably live in or attend a school in District 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, or 11; other students who live in or attend school in San Francisco may be deemed eligible.
Have a current Social Security number, which is required for City and County employment.
Successful candidates must obtain a Work Permit; a 2.0 GPA or higher may be required for the permit.
Submit an online application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; applicants for Second-Year positions must also submit a cover letter.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Learn proper tool usage and safety.
Learn how to steward San Francisco parks.
Assist with outreach at community events, including setup, breakdown, and tabling.
Participate in training, lesson plans, and team-building activities.
Participate in team-bonding recreational activities, which may include overnight camping, kayaking, and rock climbing.
Motivate and support teammates to encourage strong working relationships.
Complete forms, surveys, and assignments by their due dates.
Provide feedback for staff and peer leaders.
Be responsible for their time in and out of the program.
Follow City and County of San Francisco Respect in the Workplace Policy guidelines 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.