Careers with a Cause

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.

About the Job

The Buchanan YMCA MYEEP (Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program) Academic Mentor will provide high quality academic support for program participants. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of working effectively with youth of color in low-income communities. The Academic Mentor reports directly to the Teen Coordinator. The Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) is a citywide collaboration with the Buchanan YMCA and among other non-profits to provide paid work experience to over 1000 San Francisco high school youth annually.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• At least 2 years of college (48 units) or AA degree
• Must be available Monday-Thursday during program hours (4:00-6:30 pm); remaining hours are flexible
• Previous work experience with teens
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google G-Suite
• Current YMCA approved CPR and 1st Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention training, and any further certifications requested by the YMCA and Grant Funders (may complete upon hire)
• Fingerprint background check clearance

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with diverse populations of youth, youth at-risk and strong understanding of youth development
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other languages

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

We offer the following benefits: