Seeking Community Organizer in San Francisco

[hy...@sfsharedschoolyard.org]

The Shared Schoolyard Project is a partnership between the City of San Francisco, the San Francisco Unified School District, and San Francisco’s neighborhoods and communities that envisions and provides for a place for children and families to play and gather within walking distance of every child in San Francisco. Through this unique joint partnership, the City and the School District are able to open schoolyards to the public across the city, with at least one in each of San Francisco’s 11 Supervisorial Districts. The Shared Schoolyard Project was revamped under the leadership of District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell, who has led in the fundraising efforts for the project.

As such, the Community Organizer will work closely with Supervisor Farrell’s office to increase awareness about the Shared Schoolyard Project in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. The Organizer will perform various methods of outreach to schools, parents, residents, community organizations, merchants and political clubs to identify supporters for the goal of building awareness and support for the Shared Schoolyard Project.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, door-to-door outreach, phone calls, event planning and setup, online and social media communication, research, database management, and volunteer recruitment.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills, communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for political/civic issues are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a small team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.

Expectations

Position lasts through June 2016. Work hours can run 60-80 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Timing and Location

The position is open for immediate hire. Position is located in San Francisco.

To Apply

If you are interested in joining the team, please send your resume to: hy...@sfsharedschoolyard.org. For more information about the project, visit www.SFSharedSchoolyard.org.