Community Safety Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 assigned by the Program Manager or the Director.

• 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.