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Community Safety Specialist
CYCSFSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Aug 2025
💰 $56,000/yr($50,000/yr – $56,000/yr)
About the role
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.
- 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.
- Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, city agencies, merchants, and resident groups.
- Represent CYC at community coalitions, collaborative meetings, and advocacy events.
- Track outreach and participation data; maintain program documentation and prepare reports.
- Support agency-wide activities and other duties as assigne
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