YouthFirst College Intern (May 2025 – August 2025)

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 (Late May 2025 start date and ends approximately in August 2025)
  • Employment Type: Part-time (20 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:

  • Participates in program preparation and facilitation of weekly workshops and SIYUM celebrations. This will include, but is not limited to: 
    • Program prep for weekly workshops 
    • Confirming guest speakers 
    • Organizing supplies/food for workshops 
    •  Weekly parent newsletter 
    •  Icebreakers 
    • Graduation ceremony (certificates, slideshow, invitations) 
  • Assists in planning and coordination of service event
  • General administration duties in support of the program
  • Builds a mentoring relationship with teens and ensures a successful program experience
  • Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Regional Director

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current college student is required
  • Ability to multitask is essential as there are a range of job responsibilities
  • Ability and interest in working with youth, and the issues that affect them (academic support, career exploration, service learning, leadership) 
  • Sensitivity to the confidential nature of client information 
  • Have experience in word processing and in Internet research
  • Have a positive attitude, energetic, enthusiastic
  • Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Have the ability to listen supportively and take direction

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.

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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.