CommunityGrows 762 Fulton St San Francisco, CA 94102-4119 http://www.communitygrows.

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BEETS Program Manager

(Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens) Job Description About CommunityGrows:
Our mission is to cultivate healthy youth through growing gardens in low-income diverse communities. Position Summary We are seeking San Francisco Bay Area candidates for the position of Program Manager for the CommunityGrows BEETS (Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens) Program. The BEETS is a positive youth development program that provides opportunities for urban teenagers in San Francisco to build the professional skills necessary for successful future employment and careers, using the environment and green jobs as the context. The BEETS Program provides inner-city youth with positive support and challenging opportunities to understand, appreciate, and ultimately affect change in their local environment, all while building the skills and motivations to become confident, capable individuals prepared for the future. It is very important that you can relate to youth and families from a diversity of backgrounds and can demonstrate your experience as such. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and manage the BEETS Program, a green jobs training program for teenagers in the Western Addition. Plan and manage the BEETS Program schedule in close coordination with the Director of Programs (DoP). Develop and implement ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the BEETS Program through preand post- surveys and interviews. Meets or exceeds program goals in quantity and quality. Teach and lead BEETS shifts and workshops. Plan for and carry out an environmental education and green job readiness curriculum that includes basic horticulture and garden maintenance, workshops led by Bay Area experts and agency staff, and field trips to gain exposure to potential career paths and job opportunities. Assist in the management of Koshland Garden and other sites where needed. Ensure BEETS Program has adequate resources and supplies. Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of environmental education and youth development. Work with the DoP and ED to develop and improve the BEETS Program. Complete required program reporting and maintain accurate records, files and documentation.

Provide case management for all BEETS interns including educational attainment (High School completion, GED, Higher Ed, Financial Aid), employment and career counseling, safety and harm reduction, housing, and mental health services. Train, supervise and promote leadership development for 36 BEETS interns annually. Assist with BEETS payment and timesheet issues, as requested by the DoP. Provide follow up services to BEETS alumni.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience BA or higher (or equivalent experience) in relevant field (environmental education, workforce development, social work, youth development, etc). At least 3 years experience supervising employees, interns and volunteers. At least 5 years experience teaching youth ages 15-21, especially in an outdoor and/or job training setting. Experience in working with, and relating to, historically underserved youth from a diversity of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Experience in basic garden maintenance. Knowledge of, and experience with, environmental justice issues. Wilderness training, group dynamics, leadership, facilitation, and group management skills are desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly computer literate and excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and team building skills Knowledge of, and experience with, environmental justice issues and environmentally related professions. Excellent classroom management skills. Proven ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team.. Pass a background check and a TB test prior to start date. Possess a valid CA drivers license. Travel between garden sites on a daily basis. Desired Qualifications: Spanish Bi-lingual Experience living and/or working in the Western Addition. Work Environment Able to navigate local travel Able to work outdoors in different and sometimes inclement weather conditions Able to teach in a garden setting, which may be dusty or dirty, or have slippery surfaces Physical Demands Able to sit in front of a computer for up to five hours per day, inputting data/answering e-mails, etc. Able to navigate multiple sets of steps Bend, stoop, kneel, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Hours 40 hours per week, must be available Monday-Friday 9 AM-6 PM. Must also be available some evenings and one Saturday every month. Compensation This is a full-time 40/week position at $18/hour with full benefits. To Apply Send Rsum and Cover letter to Nora Brereton, Director of Programs nora@communitygrows.org. Deadline for application is Friday, June 14, 2013. CommunityGrows actively seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our Western Addition community and who will be role models for the youth. Check out our website and blog at www.communitygrows.org/
Community Grows, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including 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, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs, if any, at the time of application.