The core of our work is direct service and this position will lead programming approximately 10-14 hours per week. The ideal candidate is excited to work closely with community partners, students, families, and volunteers to provide high-quality writing programs at our Tenderloin Center. The Programs Coordinator loves to teach, is energized by working with youth of all ages, and has a knack for understanding and being responsive to students’ needs. The Programs Coordinator ensures that our students build confidence, pride, writing skills, and creativity that will lead to future success. 

WHO WE ARE

826 Valencia is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our innovative model has inspired over 40 like-minded organizations worldwide.

826 Valencia is a highly collaborative, bustling work environment full of passionate professionals who strive to create programs that transform our students’ relationships to writing, and to build an inclusive community that meets the needs and reflects the diverse backgrounds of our students. If you care about amplifying young peoples’ voices and cultivating wonder as part of the learning process, we’d love to have you as part of the team.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Interim Programs Coordinator reports to the Tenderloin Programs Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs Planning and Implementation

Coordinate After-School Workshops at our Tenderloin Center. Collaborate with partner organizations to provide responsive programming 
Lead seven hour-long After-School Workshops per week. May also lead Podcasting Field Trips one day per week. Provide direct service to students, design and/or implement writing curriculum, implement individualized supports for students, and support additional Tenderloin Programs as needed
Communicate with all parties in a timely, responsive, and effective manner. Maintain consistent communication with volunteers, partner organizations, and caregivers
Coordinate and support the activities of interns, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members; recruit, train, support, engage, and celebrate tutors to promote continued engagement and improved effectiveness
Track student and volunteer data using Salesforce; support grants reporting and program evaluation as needed
Support and/or coordinate student publications and related release parties. Duties may include transcription, translation, copyediting, and event logistics

Other Responsibilities

Participate in staff and departmental meetings, attend weekly team meetings, and assist in the evaluation of the program; DEI Committee participation is optional
Proactively raise issues with the Supervisor to prioritize tasks and implement solutions. Meet all deadlines, maintain accurate timesheets, and participate in performance appraisal systems
Collaborate with all staff members to ensure robust programming and adherence to COVID-19 health and safety protocols
All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of two years of experience working with under-resourced youth (preferred)
Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese (preferred)
Facility with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, and macOS
Able to complete a background check and tuberculosis screening
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, but will not hire anyone with a record that includes a conviction of a serious or violent felony, sexual offense, or controlled substance offense
Able to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination including booster doses when eligible, or participate in an interactive process for accommodations
Able to follow COVID-19 health and safety guidelines while in our Writing Centers, at schools sites, and work events

Required Competencies

Develops individual work plans with goals and interim milestones to manage one’s work, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
Produces crisp, engaging, and quality communications, both written and verbal 
Openly and regularly communicates information about progress towards goals with the Programs Director and team
Excellent interpersonal skills 
Builds authentic relationships with colleagues across roles, teams, and identities, demonstrating curiosity about others’ backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders and audiences
Seeks to embody 826 Valencia’s values around diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
Supports the work of colleagues, engages meaningfully to provide input or partner when appropriate
Approaches new ideas, changes in work, or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, positivity, and solutions-based aptitude
Demonstrates ability to adapt to various working and management styles

OTHER DETAILS

This non-exempt, salaried, full-time (40 hours per week) role is based at the Tenderloin Center, 180 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, which is an open-office environment where there may be substantial ambient noise and overheard conversations. The work schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is subject to change based on programmatic needs. This role is temporary, from January 2023 through at least May 2023, with possible extension to July and/or transition to regular employment. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, as this role requires substantial time working on site and in person. 

COMPENSATION

Equivalent to $53,000 annually, plus a $1,000-per-year language premium for employees who meet the criteria, pro-rated for expected duration of temporary employment
Paid Time Off: 6.25 Vacation days per year, 3.75 Wellness days, 3 Holidays
Employer contributions to health insurance coverage for employee and dependents, Employee Assistance Program, group life insurance
Pre-Tax Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match, Commuter Benefits
Professional development funds (budget permitting)
Relocation support may be available for moving to California from another state or country
40% discount at all 826 Valencia stores

TO APPLY

Fill out this short application, https://forms.gle/NK82iFMyJjcjfhmw8, and submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@826valencia.org by Friday, November 18. Please write “Interim Programs Coordinator” in the subject line

826 Valencia is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse staff and inclusive work environment. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 826 Valencia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability, veteran status, or gender identity or expression. For more information, read the 826 Stand: http://826valencia.org/the-826-stand/. You can read about our core values at https://826valencia.org/core-values/.