Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Five Keys Schools and Programs
Job overview
The Activities Coordinator at Five Keys Schools and Programs designs and facilitates a diverse activities calendar to engage community members at the Navigation Center, supporting social and restorative justice principles.
Responsibilities and impact
The coordinator creates a welcoming environment, organizes activities and events, supports guests through navigation and advocacy, maintains program records, and collaborates with staff to ensure a safe, healthy space.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $26.00 hourly wage, low-cost medical insurance with deductibles covered by Five Keys, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 403b retirement plan, generous time off, wellness reimbursements, and access to mental health resources.
Experience and skills
Candidates need experience in event planning or community programming, strong emotional intelligence, knowledge of social services and mental health resources, and experience working with homeless or at-risk populations; a high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred.
Work environment and culture
Five Keys emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on compassion, patience, trauma-informed care, and social justice, serving vulnerable populations with a commitment to equity and diversity.
Company information
Five Keys is a social justice non-profit founded in 2003 by the San Francisco Sheriffs Department, operating charter schools in jails, homeless shelters, employment and reentry programs across multiple counties.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the Navigation Center, Site S in San Francisco, CA, with a work environment that varies by site and involves moderate to high noise levels and some personal safety risks.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines community engagement, social justice mission alignment, and trauma-informed care in a dynamic, participant-centered environment supporting vulnerable populations.
Company overview
Five Keys Schools and Programs is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing educational opportunities and support services to underserved populations, particularly those impacted by incarceration. They operate charter schools and offer programs that include high school diploma completion, vocational training, and life skills education. Founded in 2003 by the San Francisco Sheriff's Department, Five Keys aims to reduce recidivism and promote community reintegration through education. The organization generates revenue through public funding, grants, and partnerships with various governmental and community agencies. Understanding their mission and history of collaboration with law enforcement and community organizations is crucial for prospective candidates.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in community engagement, event planning, and working with vulnerable or at-risk populations, emphasizing your ability to create inclusive, trauma-informed activities and safe environments.
Showcase skills in communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence, as these are critical for managing diverse groups and mediating challenging situations as described in the job.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Five Keys Schools and Programs’ official website, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with staff in the Navigation Center or community programs division at Five Keys; open conversations by referencing their commitment to social justice or recent community initiatives, or by asking about the culture and collaboration style at Five Keys.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'community engagement,' 'trauma-informed approach,' 'event planning,' 'harm reduction,' and 'emotional intelligence' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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