Education Liaison- 100% College Prep

Young Community Developers, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Young Community Developers, Inc. is seeking an Education Liaison to connect families in the Alice Griffith and Bret Harte communities with educational information, referrals, and support services. This role focuses on on-site resident engagement and neighborhood-based referrals for attendance-affected households.

Under the Program Director, you will build trusted relationships, maintain a caseload, and collaborate with partners to promote school attendance and long-term academic success.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in youth development, family engagement, or community outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with families in historically underserved communities, ideally in school- or community-based settings.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation between sites.
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide TB test clearance within the past two years.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, patience, diplomacy, and comfort presenting to and engaging groups of parents and caregivers.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively across multiple partner organizations and school-site teams.
• Embraces cultural differences and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site resident engagement services to the Alice Griffith community, prioritizing families with elementary and middle school-aged children.
• Provide Neighborhood-Based Educational Information & Referrals to family-supportive services for attendance-affected and at-risk households.
• Maintain a focal caseload of up to 20 households, prioritizing families with multiple elementary/middle school-age youth.
• Coach parents and caregivers on their role as their child's education and how missed school days affect learning.
• Arrange, coordinate, and co-facilitate Site-Based Education Workshops (45–60 minutes) with experts.
• Attend School-Based Meetings — including SART, SSC, AAPAC, and ELAC — alongside the Student Success Coach.

Skills

Relationship building

Community outreach

Educational referrals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

About Young Community Developers

Established in 1973, YCD is a nonprofit organization who serves residents of all ages living in the most historically underserved communities of San Francisco. YCD takes a holistic approach via a delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents in achieving economic mobility, in turn building and sustaining a positive community by providing them with education opportunities, workforce development training, and social services. YCD's philosophy is that every individual should have the right to sustainable and generational economic mobility, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Each year YCD provides around 1,200 community members with employment and training services through their programs and partnerships. YCD is also proud to share that they have been voted by Non-Profit Times as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States!

Project Overview

100% College Prep Institute (100%) is a college preparatory organization for all school aged youth. 100% seeks to provide underserved students with academic and leadership skills, along with support that prepares them to enter and complete post-secondary educational opportunities. This project delivers on-site resident services to the Alice Griffith community, focusing on resident engagement, community building, and connection to support services, with an emphasis on families with elementary and middle school-aged children. The program takes a holistic approach to supporting educational success through outreach, community events, collaboration with local partners, and consistent presence at community meetings. Services funded by this grant are open to all San Franciscans regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin who otherwise meet the criteria.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Education Liaison serves as a trusted, on-site resource connecting families in the Alice Griffith and Bret Harte communities to educational information, referrals, and support services. This role provides two core types of Enhanced Information & Referral services: neighborhood-based educational referrals for families in attendance-affected or at-risk households, and school-site based referrals for youth in neighborhoods historically marked by trauma, mistrust, and isolation. The Education Liaison meets young people and their parents/caregivers where they are, building consistent, trusted relationships that promote school attendance, family engagement, and long-term academic success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver on-site resident engagement services to the Alice Griffith community, prioritizing families with elementary and middle school-aged children, in line with the Cradle to Career framework.
• Provide Neighborhood-Based Educational Information & Referrals to family-supportive services for attendance-affected and at-risk households, and School-Site Based Information & Referrals for youth in neighborhoods of historical trauma, mistrust, and isolation.
• Maintain a focal caseload of up to 20 households, prioritizing families with multiple elementary/middle school-age youth and high rates of tardiness or absence.
• Coach parents and caregivers on their role as their child's education, reinforcing how missed school days and instructional minutes affect long-term learning.
• Arrange, coordinate, and co-facilitate Site-Based Education Workshops (45–60 minutes) featuring experts on school attendance, parent participation, community/school safety, and other parent-driven topics.
• Attend School-Based Meetings — including SART, SSC, AAPAC, and ELAC — alongside the Student Success Coach, representing program and family interests.
• Collaborate with the Black to the Future (BTTF) Educational Cohort, SF Achievers mentors, and BTTF Success Coaches to align programming across relationship-building, outreach, enrichment, exposure, and staff/youth development priorities.
• Co-facilitate cohort programming, including reconnection and partner events, wellness and creative expression workshops, college and career exploration days, and the “Pathways to Purpose” summer series.
• Support ongoing programming at Alice Griffith and Bret Harte, including the Walking School Bus program, Boys Leadership Group, Attendance Initiative, literacy engagement, and parent/staff development opportunities.
• Plan and support community celebrations and seasonal events — including graduation activities, Easter engagement, and end-of-school-year celebrations — that strengthen relationships with students and families.
• Maintain consistent, visible presence at community and school meetings to build trust and long-term partnerships across San Francisco neighborhoods.
• Collect and record required program data, including outreach activity, referrals, workshop attendance, and school attendance information.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

A successful candidate will possess:

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in youth development, family engagement, or community outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with families in historically underserved communities, ideally in school- or community-based settings.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License, a clean driving record, and reliable, regular transportation between the office, school sites, and community locations.
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide TB test clearance within the past two years.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, patience, diplomacy, and comfort presenting to and engaging groups of parents and caregivers.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively across multiple partner organizations and school-site teams.
• Embraces cultural differences and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage an outreach caseload, workshops, and meeting schedules across multiple sites.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team to meet program goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Zoom, and other technology platforms.

LOCATION:

San Francisco, CA (Alice Griffith / Bret Harte community sites; office days coordinated weekly)

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

SUPERVISORY:

No

COMPENSATION: $27.00-$30.00

per hour

Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We recognize there are many factors that influence your overall satisfaction both at work and in your personal life. Under our Total Rewards Package, we provide an integrated mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to our employees that help you reach a happier, more balanced life. Our work environment is built around collaboration and partnership, teamwork, community, diversity and inclusion. Some of these offerings include:

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance
• Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans
• 2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment
• Accrued paid sick time; 96 hours max
• 16 paid holidays annually (Presidential Election Day added every 4 years)
• Personal Birthday Holiday
• End-of-Year paid Respite Week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Heroes Program to support medical emergencies and crises
• Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees
• 4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age
• Professional development program to promote career advancement
• Discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment
• A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.

Young Community Developers is an “at-will” and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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