About SEADC

Southeast Asian Development Center's (SEADC) mission is to foster a healthy, thriving, and self-sufficient Southeast Asian American community. 

Founded in 1977 in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, the Southeast Asian Development Center, formerly Vietnamese Youth Development Center (VYDC), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting children, youth, and families from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam out of poverty. Our services are structured around providing low income and vulnerable Southeast Asian Americans with basic needs and skills critical to building successful futures. We provide jobs, academic support, language service, health, and wellness, promote cultural resiliency and social guidance. 

Learn more about us at: https://seadcenter.org 

Summary of Position

The MYEEP-SEADC Summer Program Assistant, with guidance from the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) Coordinator and Associate Director, will support the application, enrollment and orientation process for the 2025 Summer cycle, lead a series of pre-employment and job/life skills workshops, develop worksites for youth placement and communicate directly with worksite Supervisor, offer individual support for program participants, and provide overall administrative and programmatic support. 

The ideal candidate is a values-driven, skilled, energetic professional. The candidate can effectively multi-task, is a strong team player, embraces continuous improvement, and relishes the opportunity to grow in a job with diverse job responsibilities. The candidate is detail-oriented, provides good internal and external customer service, and enjoys problem-solving. The candidate is also an avid user of technology.     

This position is slated to end on June 30, 2025.

About Youth Development

The Youth Development program objective is to prepare youth in grades kindergarten through high school to be college and work ready. Youth Development Program activities include daily out of school time program activities for K-12 graders focusing on tutoring, homework support, life skills and enriching social/cultural activities, teen leadership development activities, career exploration and job placements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Direct Client Service (60%) 

• Co-facilitate pre-employment training and workshops related to job readiness, career exploration, and other relevant topics; including support with planning, prep, and setting up 
• Maintain strong communication with staff, parents, youth, and worksite supervisors 
• Provide compassionate and friendly customer service 
• Assist participants in problem-solving and goal setting 
• Attend in-person meetings and in-person workshops 
• Participate in events, meetings, and trainings as needed 

Administrative Support (40%) 

• Maintain accurate files for all youth  
• Support onboarding process of program participants 
• Provide direct administrative support for program implementation 
• Other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator and MYEEP staff  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements

 Education  

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required  

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience working with diverse, urban populations within a youth development field   
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate youth groups   
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously   
• Knowledge in curriculum development   
• Strong attention to detail   
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality  
• Adept at navigating different technologies: 
• Proficient in Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, and G-Suite  
• Familiarity with project management platforms and online communications platforms such as Teams 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English.  

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Experience in Salesforce and ADP preferred 

Additional Qualities and Requirements

• Passion for the organization's mission and values  
• Participation in events outside typical work hours/office: annual staff strategic planning offsite, annual staff social day, annual gala  
• Solution-oriented mindset  
• Able to work outside of typical business hours as needed   
• Able to travel locally as needed   
• Pass fingerprinting background check and TB clearance before start date
• Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Possesses multi-limb and eye-hand coordination. 
• Able to stand, bend, reach, stoop and lift items up to 25 lbs. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time.  
• Able to sit or stand at a desk, work on a computer, and participate in meetings live or via work device for a full workday 
• Capable of participating in program activities and events that involve walking and delivering presentations. 

SEADC complies with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for employees to perform essential functions. Please contact hr@seadcenter.org if you wish to discuss reasonable accomodation.

COVID-19 vaccination: We require all employees to be fully COVID vaccinated with the card to show proof of vaccination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS or veteran status.