Enterprise for Youth empowers young people to prepare for and discover career opportunities. Youth cultivate their individual interests and potential through training, guidance, and employment experiences in supportive and diverse environments.

Founded in 1969, Enterprise for Youth empowers San Francisco youth ages 14 to 21 through a continuum of workforce development programming. Enterprise serves 500 youth annually through a full range of employment resources, including job-readiness training, paid internships with college credit, and continued access to Enterprise job listings in our job bank—the only youth job bank in San Francisco.

Enterprise programs enable youth to develop the skills and gain the experience necessary to transition successfully into adult life. Providing young people access to jobs is the cornerstone of Enterprise’s work; we encourage youth to affect change in their own lives and we support them on a path to seek economic mobility and prosperity. Enterprise actively partners with the business community, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to create a broad network of opportunities and support for youth.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Climate Career Corps: Parks Job Coach oversees, supports, and works alongside groups of high-school aged interns (up to 20-25 per group) as they work in a six-week environmental stewardship program in San Francisco city parks in collaboration with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. Working under the direction of SF Rec & Park gardeners, the Job Coach leads interns as they engage in hands-on conservation projects.

In addition to gaining practical environmental stewardship skills, interns develop professionalism, teamwork, and leadership abilities, preparing them for future career opportunities. The Job Coach plays a key role in fostering a positive, educational, and productive work environment for all participants.

Job Coaches also share responsibilities in program-wide summer initiatives, including involvement in planning and leading weekly progressional development workshops for interns, and attendance at team and organization-wide meetings and events.

All employees at Enterprise care deeply about equity and belonging, and all teammates participate in designing and creating the best experiences for our young people and our team to that end. Must be creative and enjoy working within a small, nonprofit environment that is mission-driven and community-oriented.

APPROXIMATE HOURS AND WAGE:

This seasonal role begins May 12, 2025 and concludes on August 8, 2025.  Job Coaches typically work 4 days per week during the duration of the internship (June-July) and lead 2 cohorts of up to 20 youth each. Youth cohorts will work two days a week Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday at their designated park location. During the periods of May and August, Job Coaches support with preparation for and wrap up of the program.

Expected 25 hours a week with pay rate of $23-25 / hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to):

Direct Services Program Facilitation

• Supervise, work alongside and support youth with projects. Tasks may include but are not limited to: plant and brush removal, pruning, litter removal, trail reconstruction, planting local and native species, and building erosion control structures.

• Develop and maintain relationships with the Recreation and Parks staff. 

• Maintain awareness of youth development. Ensure that projects are appropriate and varied. Provide ongoing coaching to all youth. 

• Ensure the safety of youth. Be available to handle emergency situations.

• Role model positivity, curiosity, professionalism, safety, and healthy communication. 

• Coordinate with youth regarding attendance and special events during the program, such as educational workshops, visiting other parks and a culminating project.

• Maintain weekly communication and additional follow-ups with the Program Manager.

• In collaboration with the Recreation and Parks gardeners, provide instruction in appropriate tool use, safety and gardening techniques.

• Facilitate team building and leadership development activities throughout the 7-week program.

General Program Support

• Attend mandatory onboarding and orientation sessions week in May

• Support with collection and processing of hiring paperwork for incoming interns

• Attend weekly planning meetings with Program team

• Facilitate weekly professional development workshops

• Attend all organization-wide program events

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL:

• Be willing to travel throughout the city of San Francisco

• Have reliable transportation - bonus if you have a car

• Experience, passion for working with youth - diverse groups etc

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Peter Nicosia, Program Manager, at pnicosia@enterpriseforyouth.org with the subject line “Summer Job Coach Application.”