CMCA Facilitator

Jamestown Community Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jamestown Community Center in San Francisco is seeking a part-time Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Facilitator to lead weekly youth sessions at James Lick Middle School. The role focuses on life skills, prevention, and building supportive networks for youth and families.

The facilitator will receive ongoing training, work up to 5 hours weekly, and collaborate with the Prevention and Family Support Services team in a dynamic, community-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about Jamestown’s mission and youth development.
• Experience working with multi-ethnic youth and families.
• Strong communication and facilitation abilities.
• Spanish language ability preferred but not required.
• Car is not required but beneficial for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead one to two weekly groups with up to 20 youth with co-facilitators.
• Meet weekly to debrief lessons, discuss issues, and plan sessions.
• Attend a 16 hour DPH training to become certified (as needed).
• Deliver supplies to families and youth for programming.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic; comply with Jamestown policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in virtual programming.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural experience

Facilitation skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Job description

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Facilitator

Job Details

Job Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Hours: Up to 5 hours per week

Rate: $25.00-$26.00 depending on experience

Dates: Wednesdays from 3 pm-6:30 pm, November 18th 2026- January 27th 2027 (Excluding holidays)

Locations: James Lick Middle School

Deadline: Position open until filled

Organization Description

Since 1971, Jamestown Community Center has been providing learning opportunities and safe spaces for low-income youth in San Francisco’s Mission District. Our youth represent the low-income, racially and ethnically diverse community in which they live and attend school. Our strategy is to serve a core group of neighborhood youth with multiple, high-impact programs as they grow through a full range of programs designed to help them transition from children into confident young adults.

Programs include Arts instruction, academic tutoring, sports, leadership development, employment, counseling, and parent programs. Throughout these programs, Jamestown aims to provide all participants with the highest-quality youth development experience. This approach builds young people’s resilience as they face their daily challenges and supports their natural inclination to pursue their own growth into healthy, productive young adults. Our work focuses on the innate assets of youth to develop their leadership and ability to challenge discrimination and oppression and to bring about change in their communities.

Organization Values

• Accountability
• Education
• Health
• Inclusion
• Social Justice

Position Description

The Prevention and Family Support Services Department offers group-based programs that aim at youth leadership advocacy, improving communication, problem solving, drug and alcohol prevention, community leadership and strengthening the overall bonding within the family unit. Our programs that fall under the Prevention and Family Support Services department include the Strengthening Families Program (SFP), Communities Mobilizing for Change (CMCA), Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP), Youth in Charge (YIC) and Botvin LifeSkills. Youth and parents in our department programs will receive support in implementing effective discipline, developing healthier routines, how to effectively support children in their day-to-day life at school and with their peers, improve communication skills, and in creating healthier relationships with children while decreasing parental stress and reduce the likelihood of future intentions of underage alcohol and drug use.

PaFSS Facilitators are responsible for leading and supporting consecutive weekly lessons per cohort, that help youth acquire the essential life skills and develop trusted support networks to transition successfully from youth to adolescence, young adulthood and beyond. Facilitators must be certified and trained when facilitating a cohort for certain programs. Facilitators will also receive additional training throughout the school year to further develop their knowledge and skills on the curriculum. Teams will be meeting on a weekly basis to plan and deliver curriculum and programming with the Prevention and Family Support Services Manager or Youth Workforce Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead one to two weekly groups with up to 20 youth with co-facilitators
• Meet weekly to debrief on the week’s lesson, discuss emerging issues and needs, and plan the upcoming sessions
• Attend a 16 hour DPH training to become a certified facilitator (required depending on program)
• Deliver supplies to families and youth that are required for programming
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Comply with Jamestown policies and procedures, and laws pertaining to the operation of Jamestown.
• Maintains confidentiality of participants and complies with all laws regarding youth work.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance in all virtual programming
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A passion for Jamestown’s mission and a commitment to providing young people with the highest-quality youth development experience.
• Experience working with multi-ethnic, multicultural youth and their families.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to serve as a role model and develop trusting, caring relationships with young people.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills are a plus.
• Car not required but beneficial for deliveries
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Use a computer, phone, copier and office/school equipment
• Working conditions include standard office/school setting as well as occasional travel within the Bay Area.
• Fingerprint and TB clearance required.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Jamestown Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage women and people of color to apply.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

In accordance with applicable law, including the Fair Chance Ordinance, a background check will be required for candidates selected for positions that involve direct contact with minors.

Jamestown Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage women and people of color to apply.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

In accordance with applicable law, including the Fair Chance Ordinance, a background check will be required for candidates selected for positions that involve direct contact with minors.