Middle and High School Program Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to the Director of Youth Programs and works as a member for the Programs department. Responsibilities include: developing, planning, and implementing programs to support the holistic development of youth between the approximate ages of 11-17; creating engaging activities, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring participant’s well-being; providing mentorship, leadership, and resources to guide young people through their formative years.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and work collaboratively with the Director of Youth Programs to plan, develop, and execute engaging and enriching programs covering areas, such as education, recreation, leadership development, community service, social-emotional learning, arts, creative expressions, outdoor activities, and other experiences for program participants from 6th through 12th grade
• Develop and facilitate lessons or curriculum for middle school and high school participants during after school time and in the Summer Adventures program
• Coordinate and lead camp experiences for middle and high school students
• Provide individualized and group support and mentorship, assisting youth in setting and achieving goals, developing leadership skills, and navigating challenges
• Build strong and positive relationships with community partners, schools, and families
• Assist with training, leading, and supervising volunteers and youth workers
• Support the recruitment and retention of youth to reach participation targets.
• Support the High School Scholarship Program: assist with outreach and promotion, applicant communications, interview coordination, selection logistics, and related administrative tasks; track milestones and outcomes
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Basic Abilities
• A commitment to community-centered social impact work and engagement.
• Willing and wanting to support the voices, visions and needs of the San Francisco Asian American community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to stay focused, organized, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and think proactively.
• Possesses strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Cares about Working with Youth
• Passionate about working with children and youth and advancing their learning and development.
• Communication Skills
• Bi-lingual/Bi-literate in English and Cantonese/Mandarin is a plus!
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Able to lead, inspire, and work collaboratively with youth, colleagues, and community partners
• Able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion.
• Computer Knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and Canva for visual design.
• Able to Reason & Think Critically
• Capable of solving problems with sound judgment and practical approaches - solution-oriented.
  

Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child or Youth Development, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Parks and Recreation, or related field
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in youth development or a related field in a school-based or community-based/non-profit setting
• Required: Experience working with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Zoom
• Preferred: Experience leading outdoor activities and/or camping
• Preferred: Familiarity with Salesforce.
  
  

IMPORTANT

All candidates must fulfill the following requirements upon being hired:

• Achieve satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice via Live Scan
• Undergo a screening for tuberculosis
• Complete a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  
  

NOTE: It's important for you to know we appreciate cover letters, they help us understand why you are interested in working with us and they show us how you express yourself in writing. We will prioritize applicants who provide a cover letter.

JOB TYPE

• Full-time, Regular, Nonexempt
  
  

SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Some weekends, as needed
  
  

Compensation

As a financial steward of public funds, Cameron House is committed to pay equity and transparency. Cameron House offers competitive base salaries aligned with the market midpoint for not-for-profit organizations of similar size. To maintain this commitment, Cameron House does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each offer is carefully calculated using benchmarking data. This is an nonexempt (hourly) role with a pay range of $24.30 - $29.70 an hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits & Free Parking
• Wellness Support: Free Local Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation (to start)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 10 Days of Sick Time
  
  

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We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any bias including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.

Lastly, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary Description

Pay Range: $24.30 - $29.70/hr