Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Program Specialist is responsible for teaching and maintaining the safety of students and campers while exploring themes of environment, history, community, climate justice, and wellness. The Program Specialist develops environmentally based curriculum that emphasizes environmental and cooperative outdoor activities for students in grades K-12, from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, geographic and educational backgrounds. The position requires the physical ability to participate in strenuous activities and the knowledge and skill to lead and educate while making learning fun, and to work across a variety of YMCA of San Francisco nature engagement programs, including Y Rangers, STEAM-based environmental education afterschool programs, Earth Service Corps & Youth Service Corps, Family Camp, and community garden projects.
The Program Specialist will leverage their experience and background to work independently with program directors, youth, and their families in the communities we serve. This includes, but is not limited to, outreach to teachers and families, principals, and parents; preparation and organization of lesson plans and materials; leading programs; maintenance of community gardens; maintaining accurate records for grant reporting purposes; curriculum creation and review; and mentoring of site-specific, YSF youth development staff.
The schedule is determined by program needs, including some nights and weekends. This position will primarily be based out of Sutro Elementary School (235 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118)and may support other After School sites as needed.
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records