YouthFirst College Program Assistant (September 2025-May 2026)

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
 
The YouthFirst program helps teens develop life skills for young adulthood through Jewish values-based programs, including service-learning, leadership development, internships, and career exploration. We help teens develop the necessary life skills to move into young adulthood smoothly, successfully, and responsibly.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Program Manager, the YouthFirst College Program Assistant helps with all aspects of the YouthFirst programming.  The YF College Program Assistant understands and assists in meeting budget and services goals, understands the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, and works within the limitations of the Agency’s resources and performs all duties in compliance with agency standards.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Pay Range: $21/hour (September 2025 start date and ends in May 2026)
  • Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours per week) non-exempt position without benefits
  • Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
  • Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Outreach to local schools, Jewish organizations, youth groups, and synagogues to identify students who could benefit from participation in YouthFirst programs
  • Maintains regional database and disseminates information to prospective participants and community partners
  • Creates outreach materials/social media content for YouthFirst programs
  • Builds and maintains relationships with key contacts at YSOs in the local community, including synagogues, schools, Jewish Community Centers, and Jewish summer camps
  • Delivers programs, in accordance with program standards, including planning activities, working with teens and community partners, managing logistics, and following up to ensure smooth operations

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current college student is required
  • Must be flexible in schedule and is able to work weekends and evenings, as required
  • Must be able to work in the regional office one day a week
  • Previous 1-year experience working with youth, and the issues that affect them (academic support, career exploration, service learning, leadership) is highly preferred
  • Must be engaging and promote a positive environment within the youth program

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.