Activities Coordinator

Catholic Charities SF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities SF in San Francisco seeks an Activities Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse calendar of educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programs for residents across all ages.

You will work with program staff, partners, volunteers, and residents to foster social connection, family engagement, and well-being, including intergenerational activities and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan group activities.
• Leadership abilities and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily/weekly activities calendar for families.
• Coordinate intergenerational programming across residents of all ages.
• Coordinate tutoring, workshops, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain safe, clean activity areas.
• Attend meetings and training as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Group activities planning

Communication skills

Cross‑cultural work

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services / related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None specified

Job description

The Maureen & Craig Sullivan Youth & Family Services Center is centrally located between the 10th & Mission Family Housing and the Edith Witt Senior Community, providing direct access to the shared community courtyard. The Center serves as a vibrant hub where children, youth, families, and older adults come together to learn, connect, and build meaningful relationships. Through educational, recreational, and supportive programming, the Center seeks to reduce social isolation among older adults, strengthen family connections, promote youth development, and foster a thriving, inclusive intergenerational community.

Location: Onsite 5 days a week

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a diverse calendar of educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programs that reflect the interests and needs of residents across all age groups. Working collaboratively with program staff, community partners, volunteers, and residents, the Coordinator creates engaging opportunities that promote social connection, lifelong learning, family engagement, and resident well‑being.

• Develop and implement daily and weekly activities calendar and tasks calendar for families based on needs and expectations.
• Work schedule may vary based on seasonal programming, special events, and operational needs, including occasional evenings, as required.
• Assist in the development of parenting skills through the implementation of workshops, support groups, and presentations for program participants.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate a comprehensive calendar of educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness activities for youth, families, and seniors.
• Plan and implement intergenerational programming that encourages relationship-building and community engagement among residents of all ages.
• Coordinate tutoring, homework assistance, workforce readiness workshops, resume development, digital literacy, financial literacy, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized activity areas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Coordinate special events, seasonal celebrations, health fairs, educational workshops, and community‑building activities.
• Ensure activities are conducted in a safe, inclusive, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive manner.
• Collaborate with Program Manager, Site Manager, and Case Managers on needed resources and activities and support for activities as needed.
• Attend meetings and training programs, as requested.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Four or more years of related experience and a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent OR
• Bachelor's degree in human services, adult education, or related field
• Experience working with homeless and/or marginally housed families preferred.
• Experience working with community agencies and resources, including large urban school districts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan group activities
• Leadership abilities, teaching experience, ability to take‑charge and/or make decisions as needed.
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements for people working with children, including laws and procedures related to child abuse matters.
• Knowledge and experience in areas of arts and crafts, music, poetry, cooking, exercises, gardening, etc.
• Promote a positive professional and organizational image in the community.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Second language skills in Mandarin/Cantonese, or Spanish highly desirable.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross‑cultural situations.

Prerequisites Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

TB Screening –

Negative Tuberculosis Test: Required

First Aid

Certificate: Required

COVID-19

Proof of Vaccination: Required

• Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
• Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.
• Serves on a quarterly case record review committee for Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting.
• Serves on department or program Performance and Quality Improvement PQI Committee responsible for monitoring goals and reporting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
• Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving is not required for this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May include contact with clients with mental health issues who demonstrate behaviors such as use of profanity, shouting, running away, self‑harm and violence.
• The worker is occasionally exposed to cleaning products.
• The worker is occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees, clients, and visitors.
• The worker is regularly exposed to arts and crafts supplies that may contain an odor such as non‑toxic paint, glue, permanent markers, dry erase markers and crayons.
• The worker is occasionally exposed to latex, bleach solution, cigarette smoke, and animals for pet therapy projects.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to noise: Noise level in work environment can be moderate to excessive.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• The work environment includes traveling using various modes of transportation.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Education.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.