Community Organizer (Youth Programs)

Job Summary : The Community Organizer for Youth Programs provides support, mentorship and organizing to Chinatown CDC's youth to be leaders for their community. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Supervisor, the Community Organizer will facilitate staff activities/events such as youth leadership development meetings, intergeneration bonding, special youth projects and events. The Community Organizer will also work with the Youth Team staff to develop training and curriculum for youth participants. If you are looking for a team setting that allows you to mentor and guide young people this is the job for you. We're looking for a person who wants to develop, guide and mentor high school students especially those from immigrant background.

Status : Full time, Nonexempt, Regular

Location : Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco

Hours : Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., flexible hours needed, frequent evenings and weekends

Salary : $36.00 - $38.00 per hour; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization : A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco's Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

Essential Functions Youth Leadership: Staff and coordinate youth programs, activities, and events that empower and educate local youth to be leaders for their community

Youth Development: Provide mentorship, enrichment, and leadership + workforce development training to youth

Community Service: Staff and coordinate youth service-learning programs (i.e., intergeneration programming, alleyway cleanups and graffiti removal, SRO children's program for Super Sunday events, arts projects, etc.)

Coalition Building: Support & cultivate mutually beneficial community + corporate partnerships, both internal and external.

Community Advocacy: Support advocacy efforts as needed on youth issues and community needs.

Program Funding: Assist in grant writing and grant reporting

Frontline worker: maintain capacity to work in person in the office, at least 4 days a week

Job Responsibilities :

Direct, organize, mobilize, empower and provide leadership development to local youth to be leaders in their community: Plan and implement youth-initiated services and advocacy projects

Coordinate and facilitate AAA youth meetings and workshops, and work with AAA members to conduct membership recruitment and outreach

Develop, coordinate, and conduct youth leadership trainings and workshop curriculums

Manage and coordinate youth service-learning programs (i.e., intergeneration programming, creative community-building, SRO children's program for Super Sunday events, etc.)

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and coordinate work for youth interns and volunteers

Coordinate social events for youth including overnight retreats, camping trips, holiday parties, BBQs, etc.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with AAA youths and other youth program participants

Represent organization and build relationships with other San Francisco youth programs, high schools, community agencies, city agencies and departments

Attend and speak at community meetings, public hearings and collaborative meetings dealing with youth issues and community needs

Perform advocacy on youth issues and community needs in San Francisco

Other Develop and maintain positive working relationships and alliances with youth groups in San Francisco

Work with other staff on joint projects as appropriate

Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)

Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment

Follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

Analytical, coordination, & facilitation skills

Working knowledge of the Chinatown community and community issues

Sensitivity to the needs of low-income and Limited English proficiency populations

Cultural competency

Good listening skills and ability to exercise patience

Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner

Ability to work independently as well as in team structure

Ability to be flexible and perform variety of activities

Minimum Qualifications :

At least 1-2 years of experience in working/volunteering in the San Francisco's Chinatown

At least 1-2 years of experience working with low-income youth

At least 1-2 years of public presentations and/or working in frontline positions such as public facing environments where engagement with the public is necessary

Public speaking experience, strong written and verbal communications skills, and good interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva and Google Docs

Capacity to work frequent evenings and weekends

Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of Chinatown neighborhood and community resources

Good computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher

Enjoys working in team focused environment where collaborations are regular, internal and externally

Preferred Qualifications :

1-2 years experience of working with high school aged youths

1-2 years experience of working on administrative tasks, such as budgeting and data entry

1-2 years experience in fundraising or grant writing

Bilingual in Cantonese and English preferred, but not required

Experience in layout, design, and web design

Experience in video editing a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), color, religion (includes dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition and reproductive health decision making), national origin (includes language restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), genetic information or characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or participation in an EEO protected activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

SAN FRANCISCO FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE

All final candidates will undergo a background check. For certain positions this will include a fingerprint check. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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