Youth Career Readiness Specialist

Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking a Program Specialist for its YAWL Workforce Development Program. You will coordinate and facilitate employment readiness workshops, provide career counseling, and connect youth ages 16-24 with work-based learning and college exploration opportunities.

Under supervision, you will build curricula, deliver trainings, and support youth in achieving job placement and educational goals while maintaining high-quality services and grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2 years of experience with youth, preferably in workforce programs.
• Experience facilitating meetings/workshops and providing 1:1 support to youth.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse low‑income youth and English learners.
• Experience with community-based providers and private partners.
• Team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese/English is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Enthusiasm for promoting academics and college-to-career education.
• Ability to lift/move at least 25lbs and to work some evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and facilitate job readiness training workshops (resume, interviews, job search).
• Provide 1:1 career guidance and assist participants with planning and follow-up for retention.
• Collaborate with workforce team on program planning, development and outcomes.
• Lead youth outreach and develop partnerships to support recruitment and engagement.
• Coordinate GED attainment services, tutoring, and basic skills remediation as needed.
• Complete all required documentation and reports to meet funder requirements.
• Support agency events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese/English)

Organization & project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years youth workforce experience

Job description

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking a Program Specialist for its YAWL Workforce Development Program. You will coordinate and facilitate employment readiness workshops, provide career counseling, and connect youth ages 16-24 with work-based learning and college exploration opportunities.

Under supervision, you will build curricula, deliver trainings, and support youth in achieving job placement and educational goals while maintaining high-quality services and grant