Youth Workforce Development Specialist

Community Youth Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Youth Center of San Francisco seeks a Program Specialist to coordinate employment readiness workshops, career counseling, and youth workforce services for ages 16-24 as part of the YAWL program.

Under the Program Coordinator, you will deliver training, provide high-quality guidance, and build a robust referral network, supporting youth toward college, work, and productive adulthood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of experience working with youth, preferably in workforce development.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and 1:1 youth support.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse, low-income youth and English learners.
• Experience with community partners and private sector collaborators.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese and English preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to lift/move at least 25 lbs and work some evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and facilitate job readiness training workshops (professionalism, career exploration, resume/cover letter, job search, interviews).
• Provide 1:1 career guidance and assist with education and career planning; conduct follow-ups for retention.
• Collaborate with workforce team on program planning and outcomes.
• Lead youth outreach and develop partnerships and referrals.
• Support events, college tours, and special program activities as needed.
• Connect participants to resources to remove barriers and ensure success.
• Ensure program deliverables meet grant requirements and standards.
• Coordinate GED attainment services and basic skills remediation as needed.

Skills

Youth program delivery

Workshop facilitation

Career counseling

Bilingual + English (preferred)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Community Youth Center of San Francisco seeks a Program Specialist to coordinate employment readiness workshops, career counseling, and youth workforce services for ages 16-24 as part of the YAWL program.

Under the Program Coordinator, you will deliver training, provide high-quality guidance, and build a robust referral network, supporting youth toward college, work, and productive adulthood.