Coordinator - Community Market Program

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Position Summary

The Community Market Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Amazon x Bayview YMCA Free Community Market. This includes coordinating grocery orders, stocking, client intake, and ensuring the market runs smoothly in alignment with community needs. The role involves direct interaction with school staff, families, and community members, and requires a commitment to equity, inclusion, and responsive service.

Market Operations

• Order groceries and manage inventory
• Stock shelves and maintain store cleanliness
• Supervise market during operating hours
• Carry and stock grocery items (up to 25 lbs)

Client & Community Engagement

• Conduct new client intakes
• Communicate regularly with families
• Provide translation support as needed
• Attend school support meetings to align services with community needs

Program Support & Administration

• Log and report market visits and usage
• Participate in team meetings and trainings
• Collaborate with school leadership and YMCA staff

Required Skills & Competencies:

Communication

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Collaboration & Independence

• Able to work independently and within a team setting

Interpersonal & Cultural Competency

• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and cultural awareness
• Committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant coursework (e.g., education, social work, public health)
• Experience in program coordination or food distribution
• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Familiarity with basic technology (email, spreadsheets)
• Understanding of trauma-informed or equity-centered practices

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• School-based setting with regular interaction with students, families, and staff
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Requires standing, walking, and stocking shelves during market hours

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description

The Coordinator- Community Market Program position offers an hourly rate of $26 - $29 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position. 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in educational, community-based, or youth-serving environments
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including youth and families
• Available to work Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays between 2-6 PM