Program Coordinator

NEED $10,000 FOR COLLEGE?? Apply now at www.bayac.org to make an impact on Bay Area youth while also earning money toward your own educational goals!

Are you passionate about empowering youth through food? We are looking to fill Program Coordinator (PC) positions in organizations such as 18 Reasons, a nonprofit community cooking school based in the Mission District of San Francisco. The Program Coordinator is a hands-on and solution-oriented person who coordinates cooking and nutrition classes, manages volunteers, and works closely with diverse communities of kids, teens, adults, and community partners. PC's are passionate about food, learning, community, and equity, and you love working independently to solve problems and lead team projects. They take special care to create a working team of positive, flexible, and driven people who are committed to caring for the community. A career at 18 Reasons is an opportunity to learn new skills and play a valuable role in serving the community. 

The Program Coordinator will coordinate their Cooking Matters program. Cooking Matters helps over 3,500 low-income families each year learn the skills they need to make healthy food choices on a budget. They also work to expand access to CalFresh (food stamps), offer a peer educator training program that expands their pool of instructors, and engage hundreds of volunteers each year in their programs.

What is BAYAC AmeriCorps?

BAYAC AmeriCorps collaborates with schools and community-based organizations to serve youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, BAYAC Members commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) term of service in the Bay Area's most high-need communities, working to provide youth with opportunities for meaningful engagement, skill building, and emotional and social development. This is a paid work experience program for folks who are looking to advance their career working with youth and in the field of education. We are hiring folks to serve as after-school educators, classroom aides, academic coaches & mentors, tutors, health educators, case managers, and enrichment activities coordinators.

Position duties may include:

• Support culinary arts enrichment with students/teens
• Help students plan and cook school meals
• Support students/youth in developing the skills they need to be successful in school and life
• Provide homework and academic support for program participants at school sites
• Provide case management, referrals, and independent living skills for clients at community based sites
• Plan and facilitate youth focused lesson plans and activities
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment
• Actively supervise and ensure student/youth safety at all times
• Model positive attitudes, behaviors, and language
• Communicate regularly with the site coordinator and regional supervisor
• Maintain accurate attendance records and reporting procedures
• Attend and participate in weekly training and cohort meetings

Gain experience and skills:

• Work full time in diverse and vibrant Bay Area communities
• Work within the education and nonprofit sectors
• Develop basic teaching skills, including curriculum development, behavior management practices and public speaking/facilitation
• Make lasting connections with fellow service minded community members
• Build confidence in public speaking
• Acquire concrete workplace skills
• Develop personal and professional goals with guidance and support
• Promote meaningful community partnerships
• Become part of a large alumni network

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States
• At least 17 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) and commit to an 11-month term of service
• Successful completion of TB test and Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire)
• Prefer to have 48 college credits completed
• Prefer bilingual in Spanish/English, not required
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a car

To Apply: Go to http://www.bayac.org/ and click "Apply Now!" to submit your application and be scheduled for an interview. Get your applications in today, as we are filling our positions on a first come first serve basis!

Timeline: Service cohorts begin August 2023 and serve until July 2024 for 1700-hour members.