JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Title: Program Coordinator (STEAM Program)
Salary: $30-$34/hour
Reports to: Program Manager (Education Component)
Status: Temporary Part-Time/Full Time, Non Exempt
(Summer Position: 25 hours/week from May 2026-6/5/26)
(40 hours/week from 6/8/26-7/31/26)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator leads the overall development, implementation, coordination, and management of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art, Math) Programs for the organization and will provide STEAM technical assistance and coaching to other site teams.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive STEAM programs targeting school age children and youth.
- Lead and facilitate innovative, cutting edge STEAM programs such as coding, 3D printing, app/game design, robotics, filmmaking, music production, etc.
- Build systems and structures to support satellite sites in managing site-specific operations as related to STEAM programming operations.
- Provide technical assistance and coaching to out-of-school time teams to scale and strengthen STEAM programs.
- Create marketing strategies and promotional materials to recruit and retain youth in programs.
- Conduct assessments and surveys to ensure the program meets the interest of students and learning outcomes of the program.
- Ensure the program spaces are supervised and equipment is maintained, tracked, and protected at all times.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
- Establish and maintain positive and safe learning environments for program participants including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
- Collaborate with staff to coordinate culminating events that build community and celebrate youth accomplishments.
- Work with stakeholders (partners, funders, parents/caregivers, etc.) to maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships/climate.
- Administer and collect evaluation data as required by funders and for continuous program improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data collection of services in required databases and produce programmatic reports as requested.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and attend on-going training opportunities as needed
- Collaborate with other CYC programs to support special projects and events.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in related fields plus 2 or more years of experience planning and facilitating STEAM/enrichment activities for youth.
- Experience with using and teaching any of the following is preferred: graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, 3D modeling tools such as SketchUp, TinkerCad, Blender, 3D printing, Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Heat Press, screen printing, filmmaking, music production, etc.
- Experience supervising and supporting staff and volunteers is a plus.
- Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
- Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of youth to support their social and emotional learning and development.
- Excellent technology skills (familiar with Google suites, MS Office, etc.)
- Capacity to multi-task, work independently, and meet strict programmatic deadlines.
- Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character.
- Bilingual in Cantonese or Spanish is preferred.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
- Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.
CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state, or local law, including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics, also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
