Program Specialist - STEAM

Company: CYCSF
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Title: Program Specialist (STEAM Program)
Salary: $25-$28/hour
Reports to: Program Manager (Education Component)
Status: Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Summer Position)
(25 hrs/wk - May 2025-6/4/25; 40 hrs/wk - 6/5/25-7/25/25)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Program Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs at various agency program sites as directed. The Program Specialist will work closely with CYC staff to coordinate and integrate summer learning outcomes and promote 21st-century skills development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and facilitate STEAM related programs to community members and school-age children and youth.
  
• Create diverse curriculums and teach innovative maker/STEAM programs that promote 21st-century skills development.
  
• Produce marketing strategies and promotional materials to recruit and retain youth in the program.
  
• Ensure the programs are supervised and all equipment is maintained, tracked, and protected at all times.
  
• Coordinate and communicate with the IT Department if technology issues arise.
  
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
  
• Establish and maintain positive and safe learning environments for program participants, including classroom and behavior management, conflict resolution using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries.
  
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate culminating events that build community and celebrate youth accomplishments.
  
• Provide regular updates and work with parents/guardians to maintain high communication and positive relationships.
  
• Assist with administering and collecting evaluation data for funders and program improvement.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist in producing programmatic reports.
  
• Work with CYC's STEAM program staff for joint planning and ensuring grant outcomes are met.
  
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training.
  
• Collaborate with other CYC programs for special projects and events.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in related fields plus 2+ years of experience, preferably in planning and facilitating STEAM/enrichment activities for youth.
  
• Experience with coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, photography, filmmaking, music production, drone programming is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of IT support is a plus.
  
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups and support social-emotional learning.
  
• Excellent technology skills (Google Docs, Sheets, Excel, etc.).
  
• Capacity to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
  
• Professionalism, personal responsibility, strong work ethic, positive character.
  
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Spanish, or Tagalog is a plus.
  
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
  
• Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs.
  
  CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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