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About the Role

The Greenager Program Intern will directly mentor youth in environmental service learning activities and habitat restoration work. This role involves coordinating volunteer events, developing curriculum, and facilitating presentations to increase participant engagement.

Responsibilities

• Directly mentor groups of 45 youths annually in the Greenager Program, graduating seven cohorts in total.
• Supervise and lead 1,000 hours of outdoor recreational trips for youth.
• Conduct over 2,500 hours in curriculum development and environmental education activities.
• Coordinate volunteer events and park objects for youths to engage in their communities actively.
• Plan and implement an 8-month agenda including place-based educational, discussions, and activities.
• Facilitate presentations and meetings with partner organizations to increase participants from priority neighborhoods.
• Recruit and interview over 300 rising 9th-12th grade youth participants.
• Track program budget and process invoices and payments from vendors.

Requirements

• Enjoys working with diverse intergenerational crowds, and has a strong interest in working with youth.
• Interest and experience in youth and urban parks.
• Experience leading/facilitating youth through structured activities.
• Able to engage and comfortable managing groups of youth and/or adults for 2+ hours.
• Works well in a team setting and similarly, is self-motivated and can work independently.
• Passion for the environment and working outdoors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Internet).
• Previous related experience or background in biology, environmental studies, or other related subjects or strong interest and willingness to learn independently and through experience.
• Comfortable driving large trucks or willing to learn.
• Willing to work occasional off hours and outdoors in inclement weather.
• California State Drivers' License with a good driving record.
• Experience working with youth is a must.
• A high commitment to learning about San Francisco Parks and Open Spaces.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and self-awareness, inspire confidence and trust, and welcome feedback.
• Highly collaborative team player able to motivate and work with staff and partners and work cross-functionally between SFRPD departments.
• Able to work well under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations and priorities, while exercising good judgment and staying focused on overarching goals.
• Willingness to submit a copy of driving record, if hired.
• Commit to 20 hours per week and 2-year commitment.

Skills

• Environmental education
• Habitat restoration
• Youth mentoring
• Curriculum development
• Volunteer coordination
• Presentation facilitation
• Budget tracking
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• PowerPoint
• Internet
• Driving large trucks
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Self-awareness
• Adaptability
• Judgment
• Leadership

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Internship
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Intern
• Entry-level

Education Level

• B.A or B.S in a related subject (preferred not required)

Salary/Compensations

• $500 weekly stipend
• $1280 monthly housing allowance

Benefits

• Health Insurance, if required

About the Company

• Greenager Program