Community Safety Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.

Title: Community Safety Specialist
Salary: $25.00–$28.00/hour plus benefits
Reports To: Program Manager
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:
The Community Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of culturally relevant safety education and outreach programs across San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods, with a focus on Chinese immigrant communities. The position aims to improve community preparedness, promote public safety, and foster community resilience through outreach, workshops, and collaboration with city departments and community-based organizations.
This role includes fieldwork and physical setup for events, requiring both mobility and logistical coordination. The position is ideal for someone who is community-focused, bilingual in Cantonese and/or Mandarin, and passionate about promoting safety and wellness in immigrant neighborhoods. Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Outreach & Education

• Conduct culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and education to residents, including seniors, immigrants, and families.
• Provide safety-related information, referrals, and direct support to individuals and families.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations on public safety, personal safety, digital safety, and community wellness.
• Develop educational materials and event logistics in collaboration with other program staff and community partners.

Program Planning & Event Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and lead public safety events in San Francisco neighborhoods.
• Assist with coordination of cultural and community events (e.g., Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, Turkey Giveaway).
• Drive materials and staff to event locations; assist with transporting and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs.

Partnership Development & Representation

• Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, city agencies, merchants, and resident groups.
• Represent CYC at community coalitions, collaborative meetings, and advocacy events.

Data Management & Reporting

• Track outreach and participation data; maintain program documentation and prepare reports.

General Support

• Support agency-wide activities and other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or the Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Community Development, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in community outreach, education, or program coordination preferred.
• Must be bilingual in Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Experience working with immigrant communities, particularly Chinese-speaking populations.
• Must be comfortable with facilitating workshops and public speaking in both Chinese and English.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state, or local law, including on the basis of the intersection of two or more protected characteristics, also known as intersectional discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.