TITLE: TASP Program Specialist

REPORTS TO: TASP Program Supervisor - Activities

DEPARTMENT Tenant and Communities Services

STATUS: Non-exempt; Part-Time

WAGE RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00

LOCATION: 225 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Part-Time

Hours will vary depending on the summer program and school year schedule. The Summer hours are 12-6:00 pm Monday - Friday and during the school year, it's 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday.

SUMMARY

TNDC’s Tenderloin After-School Program (TASP)is a community-based program serving children and youth between the ages 7 and 18. Tasp is committed to providing the highest quality programming and services to program participants.

Under the general direction of Program Supervisor – Activities, the TASP Program Specialist will serve as a key contributor for developing exciting, high-quality, enriching and engaging academic and recreational activities; on and off-site, for youth between the ages of 7 and 18.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Programming

• Develop and implement age appropriate, culturally relevant daily and special programming in collaboration with Program Supervisor-Activities, implementing complementary learning activities and project-based learning.
• Co-lead 3 youth led community events
• Plan and implement outdoor education programming, seasonally for tweens teens
• Plan and facilitate at least weekly STEM & Creative Arts enrichment activities
• Support daily program operations including, but not limited to, snack distribution, activity facilitation, and behavior management as needed
• Provide academic support to all participants in Homework Lab and through individualized tutoring during Academic Teen Nights
• Greeter coverage – act as program greeter as scheduled
• Prepare program space daily
• Plan and lead field trips, as assigned in yearly planning calendars
• College prep support – mentor high school students during transition to college, support planning and facilitation of annual college workshops and tour
• Support program outreach through media creation/distribution, outreach phone calls and graphic design tasks for special events
• Support weekly food distribution as needed

Organizational Support

• Submit written reports to supervisor as assigned
• Submit program expenses, and check requests, to supervisor in a timely manner as outlined by Accounting
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent time management, organization, planning and project management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to bring strong, sustained energy and creativity to working with children and youth.
• Ability to work with youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages 7-18.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing recreational and outdoor education for young people.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience problem solving skills, flexibility, and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of people, individuals, and agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally diverse programs for youth.
• Excellent team building skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear understanding of the urgency, value, and intensity of working with youth in a community setting. Passion, self-motivation, and commitment are essential.
• B.A. in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Recreation, or related field.
• Demonstrated minimum 3 years experience working with low-income, urban youth.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and resourcefulness in youth programming.
• Strong knowledge of Mac and PC systems and knowledge of computer-based enrichment programming. Proficient with MS Word and Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (Spanish-English or Arabic-English)
• Familiarity with diverse learning styles and teaching styles.
• Familiarity with Project Based Learning
• Experience implementing youth leadership programming.
• Familiarity with youth and family resources.

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (August 13, 2014), all qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position.