Program Manager, Yes SF

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civic innovation hub in San Francisco seeks a Program Manager to lead event production and community coordination. The ideal candidate will manage logistics, create engaging experiences, and collaborate with partners. Strong operational skills and experience in program management are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment within a prominent civic organization. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, event production, or community programming.
• Strong operational instincts for managing many moving parts.
• Creative thinker capable of building meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce programming across panels and community gatherings.
• Own end-to-end event execution including logistics and guest flow.
• Serve as operational lead for partners hosting events.

Skills

Program management

Event production

Logistics

Communication skills

Marketing workflows

Creative thinking

Vendor management

Job description

Yes SF is a civic innovation hub within the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation. We support founders, coordinate climate and workforce programming, and create opportunities for collaboration across the city’s ecosystem. Our headquarters at 220 Montgomery Street serves as a community anchor and a high-volume event space that sees steady daily activity. The Program Manager ensures the space, the programs, and the relationships stay aligned and well‑supported.

Role Overview

The Program Manager owns the production, execution, and promotion of Yes SF’s programming. This person runs point on events, logistics, partner coordination, and marketing workflows, making sure every experience feels intentional and polished. The ideal candidate is creative, operationally fearless, digitally fluent, and energized by fast‑moving community work. This is a front‑of‑house role for someone who thrives in a visible, high‑trust environment and enjoys coordinating people, details, and momentum.

Core Responsibilities

Programming + Event Execution

• Produce Yes SF programming across panels, showcases, workforce convenings, partner activations, community gatherings, and rentals.
• Own end‑to‑end event execution including logistics, invoicing, run‑of‑show, vendors, A/V, room design, guest flow, staffing, and on‑site production.
• Manage and maintain the programming calendar with strategy and precision.
• Deliver events that feel on brand, well‑timed, and thoughtfully run.

Partner + Community Coordination

• Serve as the operational lead for partners hosting events at Yes SF.
• Gather requirements, set expectations, and translate needs into actionable plans.
• Build warm, reliable relationships that support recurring collaboration.
• Maintain clear communication with partners, guests, contractors, and internal teams.

Marketing + Communications

• Prepare event assets, copy, promo plans, and distribution timelines.
• Draft descriptions, manage postings, support social promotion, and track visibility.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across public‑facing materials.

Space + Operations

• Oversee daily readiness of the headquarters.
• Manage room setup, technology, catering, guest flow, breakdown, and overall operations.
• Maintain inventory, vendor relationships, and systems that keep the space running smoothly.
• Develop ideas for formats, experiences, and community engagement.
• Track feedback and identify patterns that inform future programming.
• Bring creativity and experimentation while keeping execution reliable.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, event production, community programming, or experiential roles.
• Strong operational instincts and comfort managing many moving parts.
• Skilled in logistics, vendor management, scheduling, and on‑site production.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience supporting marketing workflows.
• High emotional intelligence, problem‑solving, and calm under pressure.
• Creative thinker who can build meaningful experiences.
• Background with coworking hubs, startup ecosystems, or civic spaces is a plus.

Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Yes SF Director Jenny Feinberg at [e-mail].

Salary Range

$85,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.