YouthFirst College Intern

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 Regional Director, the YouthFirst College Intern assists with all aspects of the YouthFirst programming.

The YF College Intern understands and assists in meeting the mission and service goals 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 : $20 / hour (Mid August start date and ends approximately on June 6, 2025)
• 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 :

Supports the Regional Director with the following :

• Outreach to local schools, Jewish organizations, youth groups, and synagogues to identify students who could benefit from participation in YouthFirst programs
• Represents JFCS in the community to inspire support and involvement of potential participants and collaborating organizations
• 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
• Contributes to the implementation of a range of relevant and meaningful programmatic opportunities that build teens' connections to each other and the wider community, including service learning and advocacy projects;

leadership development; internships; and career exploration

• 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
• Contributes to the integration of social media strategies into program planning, promotion, and implementation
• Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Regional Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current college student is required
• Must be flexible in schedule and is able to work weekends and evenings, as required
• Must have great organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / assignments at once
• 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

To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements and competencies listed above. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.