Youth Development Specialist

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States CYCSF Full time

Empower the next generation of leaders with CYCSF, a leading organization in San Francisco's youth development sector. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in integrating academic support, skills-based learning, and advocacy to improve academic achievement and promote community leadership among underserved Asian youth.

The estimated salary for this position is $28-$31 per hour plus benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals seeking a fulfilling career in youth development. With a focus on increasing high school graduation rates and preparing students for college and the workforce, this program provides a unique chance to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will lead efforts to design and implement hands-on workshops that focus on essential life skills such as resilience, growth mindset, and peer leadership. You will also develop a leadership curriculum that fosters youth voice and community engagement, empowering youth to be agents of social change.

To succeed in this position, you will need a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience working with queer / questioning / gender non-conforming youth. A commitment to youth and leadership development practices is essential, as well as excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Bilingual/biliterate in English and an Asian language, preferably Chinese or Vietnamese, is highly desirable. Experience in advocacy or community education is also valuable, as is knowledge of San Francisco's Asian communities and resources for young people.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that requires some evening and weekend work. If you are passionate about empowering young people to reach their highest potential, we encourage you to apply.



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