Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
The Director of Alternative Education and Employment Services leads the development, execution, and enhancement of programs designed to support various life transitions. This includes helping individuals transition between educational phases, re-engage truant or disconnected young people, and secure employment, as well as aiding in transitioning from homelessness to housing, reintegration from incarceration, and supporting undocumented individuals. This role requires strategic planning, robust leadership, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders such as educational institutions, government bodies, and community organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent professional and community experience.
- 4+ years of experience in program management, preferably in education, workforce development, or related fields.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of managing successful teams and projects.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in policy development or government relations.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education transition and workforce re-engagement.
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FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records