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Survival School Coordinator and Organizing Associate

Senior and Disability Action
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Senior and Disability Survival School Coordinator and Organizing Associate

Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

 

San Francisco Senior and Disability Action mobilizes and educates seniors and people with disabilities to fight for individual rights and social justice. Through individual support and collective action, we work together to create a city and world in which seniors and people with disabilities can live well and safely. 


 

We seek a dedicated professional to lead our Senior and Disability Survival School (SDSS) program and support our organizing campaigns. SDSS empowers seniors and people with disabilities to take action in their communities. Utilizing presentations, discussions, and popular education, SDSS trains seniors and people with disabilities to effectively access vital community resources and to exercise their rights. SDSS can also be an important entry point into SDA’s community organizing campaigns, as participants learn how their individual struggles can be addressed through collective action. Each Survival School consists of 4-5 weekly classes. Classes are held in different neighborhoods and include interpretation into languages such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Korean, and Filipino/Tagalog with the help of interpreter contractors. 


 

The SDSS Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of this program, including coordinating classes, conducting outreach, arranging interpretation, facilitating class sessions, conducting evaluations, and reporting to the program’s funder, San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging services (DAS). The SDSS Coordinator will coordinate with different sites, presenters, interpreters, and participants. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are necessary for this role. Cultural competence in working with people who are living with disabilities, low-income, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and limited- or non-English speakers is required. SDA will consider qualified Graduate students pursuing their Masters or higher.


 

The person in this role will provide as-needed support to SDA’s organizing campaigns, in coordination with staff organizers. This may involve working on a variety of issue areas over time, including housing, transit, pandemic safety, and healthcare. Responsibilities will vary based on organizational needs, time available after prioritizing the SDSS program, and the skills and interests of the person holding this role. Tasks may include assisting with event planning, logistical and technical support, outreach to members, etc. 


 

Hiring for this position is contingent on renewal of SDA’s funding from the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services.

 





 

Job Responsibilities


 

Event Planning

 

  • Plan and lead 16 days/yearly of Senior and Disability Survival School classes in different neighborhoods.
  • Recruit at least 125 attendees yearly. 
  • Create outreach materials for recruitment of participants.
  • Conduct outreach at senior centers and other community sites, phone calls, word of mouth, and other means.
  • Meet one-on-one with class participants. Develop community leaders through individual and group classes and support. Beyond the classes, engage participants in SDA’s ongoing advocacy efforts.
  • Coordinate volunteers to assist with event set up and break down.
  • Understand language justice principles and put them into practice. Manage language interpreters (for spoken languages and American Sign Language, as needed) and other access contractors (captioners,  etc.).  Support interpreters and attendees in using interpretation equipment for simultaneous interpretation. 
  • Organize social activities, such as reunions for past graduates or cultural outings with present and past attendees.


 

Evaluation and Reporting

  • Establish an Empowerment Advisory Committee of at least 5 members, and convene meetings for the group (and/or meetings with individual members) to provide input to inform future SDSS sessions.
  • Conduct evaluations of the classes after each session. Analyze the evaluations and adapt future sessions accordingly.
  • Print and distribute printed and virtual materials and flyers on the resources.
  • Update the written materials when necessary.
  • Report to the City on the grant deliverables online monthly. Report to the City yearly, during Annual Monitoring Visits. 


 

Partnerships and Collaborations

  • Develop trusting relationships with seniors and disabled participants of the class.
  • Collaborate with other staff and invite them to present to the participants. 
  • Understand the organization in order to effectively connect participants to their programs of interest.
  • Partner with community organizations and city workers for their presentations at class sessions. Deepen and expand relationships with partner organizations and community leaders through this program.

Organizing Support

  • Provide as-needed support to SDA’s organizing campaigns, in coordination with staff organizers. This may involve working on a variety of issue areas over time, including housing, transit, pandemic safety, and healthcare. Responsibilities will vary based on organizational needs, time available after prioritizing the SDSS program, and the skills and interests of the person holding this role.

General duties (shared with other staff):

  • Support SDA’s organizational projects, including rotating facilitation of monthly General Meetings. 
  • Contribute to SDA’s monthly and yearly newsletters, timely social media announcements, annual fundraisers, etc. 
  • Complete required staff trainings and attend staff meetings regularly. Facilitate staff meetings and take notes in rotation.
  • Represent SDA through program presentations.
  • Participate in onboarding new staff and members to SDA. 
  • Demonstrate understanding of SDA’s internal policies, uphold these policies with members and staff.
  • Support SDA’s ongoing campaigns by assisting with tasks and attending actions.

 

 

Our ideal candidate would have:

  • 2+ years relevant professional experience. (We will consider applications holistically, and understand that student jobs and volunteer roles can be relevant experiences.)
  • Education level at Grad student or higher.
  • Excellent organizational and event management skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality when working with sensitive demographic data and the City’s reporting database.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide variety of people, including identifying and building diverse skills and talents.
  • Ability to facilitate a multilingual class.
  • Knowledge of relevant resources in San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.
  • Experience working independently and as part of a team.
  • A commitment to social, racial, language, senior and disability rights and justice, as well as SDA’s mission and values.
  • A commitment to being scent-free, supporting an accessible environment, and following SDA’s COVID safety policy, which includes wearing a mask in the office and staying home when sick.
  • Residency in the Bay Area. The position requires meeting with local community members and partners.

Not required but advantageous:

  • Bilingual in English and Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, or Russian.
  • Personal or work experience in the disability and/or senior community.
  • Personal or work experience with Latino, Chinese, Filipino, or African-American communities.
  • Experience with social services and resources for seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco.
  • Experience in or knowledge of community organizing or labor organizing, including experience with one-on-ones and leadership development. 


 

Compensation and location:


 

This is a non-exempt position with a starting pay of $68,200. Benefits include fully-paid health care, chiropractic and acupuncture, sick time, vacation time, retirement benefits, voluntary commuter check contributions, sabbaticals after intervals of 4 years and 7 years, and membership in the staff union (OPEIU 29). The position involves a mix of office time, work out in the community, and remote work. SDA staff are required to work in the office/community two days a week, and can work remotely 3 days, while still making themselves available for in person meetings and events that occur outside of the 2 days in the office.

How to apply

Seniors, people with disabilities, Black, Latinx, indigenous, people of color, and bilingual people are strongly encouraged to apply. SDA is an equal opportunity employer.

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@sdaction.org by 9am on Tuesday, May 28, with “SDSS Coordinator Application" in the subject line. Applications submitted after that date may be considered on a rolling basis. The cover letter should include an explanation of your interest in the organization and relevant skills for the job. 

A Note to Potential Candidates:
Studies have shown that women, BIPOC and other people from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications described in the job description. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and to considering a broad array of candidates, with a wide variety of work experiences and backgrounds. Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.