We are currently seeking Program Leaders for
RISE and ENVISION programs.

RISE PROGRAM LEADER - POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Youth Program Leader, RISE Life Skills Education Program (Social Justice, Leadership, Wellness)
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA Status: FTE, Non-exempt
Pay Range (Hourly): $25-27. This is a 38 hour, non-exempt position.
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule. Must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 11:00 am-7:30 pm and 11:00 am-5:00 pm on Fridays on site in Oasis’s San Francisco office, with occasional weekends and evenings.

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume concisely detailing your experience to employment@sfoasis.org. Only applications submitted via email will be considered.

Oasis For Girls is seeking a full time Program Leader to plan, implement, and evaluate the RISE Life Skills Education program. The participant goals of the RISE program are to create a space where the girls and young women can build community, explore gender specific social justice issues and their physical and emotional health needs, and develop skills that foster confidence, resilience, and positive decision making. We want to foster a space that promotes them to grow in their social and emotional well-being and self-determination. This position requires a creative, flexible, and self-motivated person who has the ability to build relationships with diverse girls and young women, coordinate this innovative program, and work collaboratively with our small team.

The RISE Program Leader is a 38 hour per week, FTE non-exempt position. Oasis staff operates from a hybrid work schedule. The RISE Program Leader must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 11:00 am-7:30 pm and 11:00 am-5:00 pm on Fridays in Oasis’s San Francisco office, with occasional additional weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program:

Work closely and collaboratively with the Oasis Program Team and Executive Director to create thoughtful and powerful programming for the amazing girls and young women we serve.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the RISE program for 45-50 high school girls and young women annually (approx. 15/cycle), which explores gender specific social issues, physical and emotional health needs, and develops skills that foster confidence, resilience, and positive decision making toward social emotional well-being and self-determination, and using their skills in a social action project.
Responsible for all aspects of program operations including technology and facilities management, daily attendance, behavior support, coaching and management, and coordination of workshops and off-site field trips.
In partnership with the Program Director, refine curriculum to address goals and evolving needs of the program, coordinate within the program budget, and ensure program curriculum meets organizational program goals and grant requirements when appropriate.

Community Building and Outreach:

Cultivate relationships with the girls and young women that Oasis serves.
Cultivate and maintain relationships and contracts with community partners and guest workshop presenters from local community based organizations.
Support participant recruitment efforts through conducting onsite outreach at local schools and community based organizations each cycle.
Support interviewing, selection, and notification of program participants each cycle.
Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of other program events including Orientation, Open House, Career Night, Community Celebration, and Graduation.

Administrative:

Carry out program evaluations and partner with the Program Director to make adjustments to the program and curriculum as necessary.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of program development, volunteer services, and results for use in evaluations and reports.
Provide program activity summaries, pictures, youth quotes, and youth work for grant, marketing and development purposes.

Additional Responsibilities:

Attend all staff and program meetings
Attend supervision meetings
Conduct organization related tasks as needed (e.g., social media or fundraising support). Conduct clerical tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in social sciences, art, ethnic studies, women’s studies, or community studies. Equivalent life and work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Demonstrated experience in youth development programming such as curriculum development, program coordination, and program evaluation.
Group facilitation and student/classroom management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Significant experience with and understanding of:
Issues facing low income girls and young women of color
Youth development framework
Emotional intelligence
Healing centered engagement
Restorative justice approaches
Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a small team
Committed to social justice, teamwork, growth, and transparency
Professional, volunteer, or lived experience in supporting the historically underrepresented communities of the girls and young women Oasis serves is particularly valuable
Ability to cultivate and develop strong relationships and work successfully with diverse stakeholders
Effective time management and organization skills
Familiarity with the Google suite of products and Zoom on a Mac based platform
Professional working proficiency in Spanish, Tagalog, or Cantonese is a plus.
Upon offer, decided upon candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to start date.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Employee is required to work closely with diverse stakeholders including staff, advisory board, volunteers, youth, and guardians.

COMPENSATION:

Oasis for Girls offers a generous benefits package including: comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, retirement plan, confidential counseling and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment and energy that is vital to our team members. This is a 38 hour, non-exempt position. Salary is $25-$27/hour DOE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Employee is required to work on a computer and/or by phone for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours a day.
Employee will also need to be physically present during all programming and program events. (Please see schedule above.)
Employee must be able to stoop, reach, grasp, lift, and carry objects up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The organization is located in an urban area with high foot traffic. The employee will work in an open office space and will be required to manage work with interruptions from phone, visitors, and clients. Some local travel within the San Francisco Bay Area is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oasis for Girls is a project of Tides Center. Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Also pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

ENVISION PROGRAM LEADER - POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Program Leader, ENVISION College and Career Exploration Program

Reports to: Program Director

FLSA Status: FTE, Non-exempt

Pay Range (Hourly): $25-27. This is a 38-hour per week, non-exempt position.

Schedule: Hybrid work schedule. Must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 11:00 am-7:30 pm and 11:00 am-5:00 pm on Fridays on site in Oasis’s San Francisco office, with occasional weekends and evenings.

To Apply: Please EMAIL cover letter and resume to employment@sfoasis.org. Only applications submitted via email will be considered.

Oasis For Girls is seeking a highly qualified full time Program Leader to plan, implement, and evaluate the ENVISION College and Career Exploration program. The participant goals of the ENVISION program are to have the girls and young women dive deeper into their professional and academic goals while developing their critical consciousness to be social justice advocates in these spaces. This position requires a creative, flexible, and self-motivated person who has the ability to build relationships with diverse girls and young women, coordinate this innovative program, and work collaboratively with our small team.

ENVISION is the only program of its kind in San Francisco, providing under-resourced girls and young women of color with culturally competent job readiness training, hands on work experience at a local teaching hospital, and opportunities to explore careers in the high growth healthcare field.

The ENVISION Curriculum is organized into a series of sequenced, culturally competent skill-building units:

Job Readiness: ENVISION participants build job readiness skills through workshops on teamwork, communication, accountability, professionalism, and time management, while preparing for the unique needs of a medical environment including training in safety, client confidentiality, and workplace attire.
Work-based Learning: ENVISION participants intern at UCSF, rotating through the clinic, laboratory, operating room, and intensive care unit with mentorship from administrative staff, residents, and surgeons.
Transition Planning: After completing the internship, ENVISION participants craft an actionable ‘Next Steps Transition Plan’ reflecting their personal, academic, and career goals, guided by their mentors and internship experience.
Final Project: ENVISION culminates with a presentation that summarizes their internship experience and transition plan.
Transition Support: Oasis provides ongoing transition mentorship after program completion, helping graduates complete applications and resumes for college, other work experience, or even part time employment at UCSF.