Job Details

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of afterschool support services that serve over 4,800 children, youth, and families each year. Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families, rather than the exception.

Program Summary: Mission Graduates has been providing quality afterschool programming for its entire 50-year history. The organization is partnering with Mission High School to develop and implement a quality afterschool program that blends extracurricular activities and builds a college-going culture on campus. Youth who participate in the program develop a sense of self-confidence in their ability to learn, to speak their voice, and contribute to their community. The program infuses college messaging throughout its curriculum to ensure both youth and parents alike develop or strengthen expectations to enter college.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

• Assist in the maintenance of all program records, particularly maintenance of attendance.
• Assist the Manager and Director to develop and manage the annual program budget.
• Maintain knowledge of ExCEL policies and procedures.
• Assist in program evaluation and the utilization of evaluation findings in program development to ensure positive outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of funding proposals and reports to funders.

• Work with program staff to deliver quality afterschool programming, including supervision of at least three clubs or programs
• Uphold all policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management practiced by the school site.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials to be disseminated to students, parents, and the MHS community.
• Collaborate closely with community stakeholders including parents and caregivers, community-based organizations, and SFUSD.
• In collaboration with MG's Parent Partner Director, assist MHS Director & EDP Manager in developing parent engagement activities and maintaining positive parent relations.
• Assist and lead summer programming in academics, enrichment, and/or recreation

• In collaboration with other MG team members, oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and program consultants.
• Assist/Support the SFUSD teachers and staff who are given stipends to implement Extended Day clubs and activities.

• 1-2 years of proven experience and ability in working in education and/or youth programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the best practices in youth development program planning, curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with college access challenges that are specific to first-generation college students.
• Familiarity and experience working with undocumented youth.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred.
• BA or BS required.
• Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment).
• TB test clearance is mandatory prior to hiring.
• Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.
• Some weekends and evenings required