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.