Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city with 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 Assistant - Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP)

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Status: Temporary, Part-time, non-exempt, 20 hours/week
(June 1, 2026 -  Aug 7, 2026)

Program Summary: 

The Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) is one of the largest youth employment programs in San Francisco, providing over 1000 high school-aged youth annually with subsidized employment and opportunities to explore, learn, and create paths. It includes a school year and a summer strategy. MYEEP is a collaboration of 8 nonprofit agencies that utilizes a neighborhood-based approach to provide workforce development to program participants. Each MYEEP location includes a Coordinator and an Academic Mentor (school year). The program also includes a peer leadership strategy that supports service delivery at each agency. Coordinators recruit and provide program services to youth as well as recruit over 150 employment sites.

Position Description:

The Summer Program Assistant, with guidance from the MYEEP Coordinator and Associate Director, will support the application, enrollment, and orientation process for the Summer cycle, lead a series of pre-employment and job/life skills workshops, develop worksites for youth placement, and communicate directly with worksite Supervisor, offer individual support for program participants, and provide overall administrative and programmatic support.

This is a temporary full-time in-person position (with some remote work possible) with a tentative schedule of working between 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. The position is expected to start in June 1st, 2026 and last through early August 7th, 2026. Exact dates may vary, depending on programmatic needs and candidate availability.

The ideal candidate is a values-driven, skilled, energetic professional. The candidate can effectively multi-task, is a strong team player, embraces continuous improvement, and relishes the opportunity to grow in a job with diverse job responsibilities. The candidate is detail-oriented, provides good internal and external customer service, and enjoys problem-solving. The candidate is also an avid user of technology.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend in-person meetings and in-person workshops
• Support the onboarding process of program participants
• Plan and create job readiness training workshops for program participants
• (Co)-Facilitate pre-employment training and workshops related to job readiness, career exploration, and other relevant topics; including support with planning, prep, and setting up
• Provide direct administrative support for program implementation
• Support the planning and organizing progress of program activities 
• Maintain strong communication with staff, parents, youth, and worksit supervisors
• Maintain accurate files for all youth
• Assist participants in problem-solving and goal-setting
• Supervise high school age youth in a worksite setting
• Provide translation for English Language Learners as needed
• Confirm youth work hours with supervisors and ADP system
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and MYEEP staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Proficient in Zoom, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and Google Classroom
• Knowledge in curriculum development 
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate youth groups 
• Experience working with diverse, urban populations within the youth development field
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality 
• Some experience in Salesforce and ADP would be valuable

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. 

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Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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