Field Manager Ambassadors

GLIDE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GLIDE, a nationally recognized center for social justice, seeks a Field Manager for the Cecil Williams Ambassador program in San Francisco. You will lead a dynamic team, engage housed and unhoused residents, businesses, and city staff to provide information, access to services, low-threshold case management, and GLIDE representation as a model brand ambassador.

The Field Manager ensures safety, cleanliness, and access to shelter, food, medical care, and other supports, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or to be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Experience in community outreach, social services, public safety, or related fields is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Tenderloin district, its resources and challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations and de-escalation ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Ambassador team and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Maintain high performance and data collection standards across teams.
• Monitor street activity and coordinate with city agencies and partners.
• Schedule and deploy Street Ambassadors to key locations and times; cover shifts as needed.
• Provide dispatch, training, and quality assurance for case management and referrals.
• Engage with residents, businesses, landlords, and stakeholders to promote GLIDE services.
• Represent the program at meetings and events to advocate for the Tenderloin community.
• Coordinate training like CPR, first aid, Narcan, and cultural competency.
• Maintain accurate records and report per KPIs and GLIDE training.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Data entry

Problem-solving

Shift flexibility

Team leadership

Job description

About Glide

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.

Position Summary :

As a Field Manager in the Cecil Williams Ambassador program, you lead a dynamic team dedicated to unconditional love and community-building in the vibrant Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. You directly engage with housed and unhoused residents, businesses, landlords, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) facilities, City Staff, partnering non-profits, and other stakeholders, embodying the values of GLIDE to provide Quality Assurance and leadership in community building. You help ensure that each Ambassador equips stakeholders with information regarding neighborhood resources and services, assists those in need to directly access services, provides low-threshold case management, and represents GLIDE as a model brand Ambassador.

The Field Manager is “in our streets” ensuring that the Ambassadors facilitate safety, cleanliness, and meaningful access to shelter, food, medical care, behavioral health care, testing, medication-assisted treatment, and other support services. This position requires direct contact with diverse, high-risk individuals with complex needs, many of whom are active substance users, evening hours, and continuous neighborhood outreach. Regular and predictable attendance is required. The Field Manager is a community leader, uplifting GLIDE’s legacy of unconditional love while working for the people in our community. The incumbent is required to perform all functions of the Street Ambassadors when necessary, along with oversight, quality assurance, reporting, and employee coaching.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership to your team to fulfill the mission, vision, and contractual requirements of the Cecil Williams Community Ambassador Program.
• Maintain high standards of performance and data collection across all Community Ambassador teams.
• Monitor street activity and trends,identifying emerging issues and coordinating appropriate responses in collaboration with city agencies, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Coordinate daily deployment schedules and assignments for Street Ambassadors to ensure coverage of key locations and times; cover shifts as needed.
• Provide hands-on dispatch, facilitation, oversight, quality assurance, and training to ensure all Community Ambassadors are conducting efficient and effective case management of community engagements, referrals, and connections to create a safer and cleaner neighborhood.
• Act as a liaison between community members, local organizations, and city agencies to address concerns and advocate for community needs with Glide values in mind. Respond to inquiries and address the concerns of community members, modelling GLIDE’s brand of unconditional love for your team of street ambassadors.
• Attend regular meetings and training sessions to stay informed about neighborhood developments, resources, and best practices and share this information with your team and colleagues. Conduct regular outreach to local businesses and stakeholders to assess needs, gather feedback, and foster positive relationships within the community.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement events to promote positive interactions and build relationships with residents and stakeholders.
• Represent the Street Ambassador program at community meetings, events, and forums to advocate for the needs and interests of the Tenderloin community.
• Coordinate training opportunities for Street Ambassadors, including CPR, first aid, Narcan administration, and cultural competency.
• Maintainaccurate records of interactions, observations, and outreach activities and submit reports in line with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) outlined by the Director.
• FollowComprehensive case management best practices from the GLIDE Case Management training program.
• Engage with housed and unhoused residents, businesses, landlords, visitors, and SRO facilities in the Tenderloin district with a friendly and de-escalatory demeanor, demonstrating empathy, kindness, and the values of GLIDE; Offer directions and guidance to individuals seeking assistance or information, demonstrating patience, understanding, and a willingness to help. Connect housed and unhoused residents, businesses, landlords, visitors, and SRO facilities to resources, services and amenities, including shelters, food assistance programs, and community events, with a focus on fostering a sense of community and connection.
• Monitor street activity and address safety hazards, cleanliness, and illegal activities, appropriately coordinating with local authorities, partner non-profits, and GLIDE programs.

Requirements

• Current certification in CPR and first aid training.
• Previous experience in community outreach, social services, public safety, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of the Tenderloin district, including its history, demographics, resources, and challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must have the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations, including the ability to deescalate emotionally charged situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Compassionate, empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental illness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with local resources, service providers, and government agencies is a plus.
• Strong data entry and reporting skills
• Completion of Narcan administration training or willingness to undergo training upon hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commencement of GLIDE Comprehensive Case Management Certification required within first 60 Days of employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification required within first 60 days of employment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ambassadors dedicate a substantial portion of their time to outdoor activities. During their duties, employees may cover distances of five to seven miles per day. Essential qualifications include the capacity to bend, lift, and sustain standing and walking positions throughout the shift. Additionally, the role necessitates the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs., maneuver carts, and set up our mobile kiosk stations, tables, and/or canopies when necessary. Given the nature of these outdoor responsibilities, employees will be exposed to sunlight, dust, and varying temperatures and humidity levels.
• The job of Ambassador is physically and mentally demanding. Problems arise constantly and staff must maintain a de-escalatory demeanor while addressing community needs. Because of these demands and the amount of standing and walking required, stamina and a high energy level are essential;
• Ability to walk far distances and stand for extended periods of time; 90-95% of work time is spent walking, standing, or otherwise on your feet.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

This is a fulltime (40 hour/week), Exempt level position.

Work Environment

GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood.GLIDE maintains an “open door” policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.