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 Family Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all family engagement initiatives within the After School Program and during the school day. This role will include helping to develop successful family and school partnerships, being a coach and liaison in implementing effective family strategies to boost student achievement, working closely with the school day and after school leadership teams, organizing special events to increase family and school community relationships, and gathering and synthesizing resources for community programs and families. The Family Engagement Coordinator will also assist in YMCA special events, including, but not limited to Healthy Kids Day and Annual Campaigns.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- Associate’s degree or higher, or High School diploma/equivalent, and any of following: passed the District Instructional Aide Exam, CA Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), or completed 48 college units verified by transcript (for Licensed Program sites, must meet education and experience requirements for staff set by Community Care Licensing)
- At least 1 yr. of experience working with elementary school students and families
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Available 40 hours/week; shifts may vary Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 am-6:00 pm, some weekends
- Current YMCA approved CPR and First Aid Certification (can complete upon hire)
- Fingerprint background check clearance
- TB test clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with teaching credential or passing score on CBEST
- Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, or other languages
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
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.