Sunday Streets creates miles of car-free streets for San Francisco residents and visitors to get out and be active in diverse San Francisco neighborhoods. Founded in 2008, Sunday Streets has grown into one of San Francisco's most exciting initiatives, promoting biking, walking, recreation, and community-building.

Livable City, the non-profit partner responsible for day to day management of the program, co-presents Sunday Streets with The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Livable City has a small but dedicated full-time staff, augmented by passionate interns and volunteers.

Position Overview

Reaching out to and engaging the community is an essential part of Sunday Streets success, and is an important component of our program. The Interim Community Organizer will work with staff to develop and implement a robust outreach program to engage community organizations and neighbors in planning; inform businesses, residents and neighbors of temporary changes to vehicle access and parking related to Sunday Streets; and market and promote Sunday Streets to encourage neighborhood participation. The Interim Community Organizer is also responsible for recruiting activity leaders who particpate in Sunday Streets by conducting outreach to organizations and small businesses and developing and maintaining relationships with them on an ongoing basis.

The Interim Community Organizer position will begin on August 10, 2015 and end on approximately January 8, 2015. There is an expected two-week period for training with the current staff performing these responsibilities. The position is approximately 20 hours/week August 10 through August 28 and then 40 hours/week through January 8. Some evening and weekend work required. Attendance at all Sunday Streets events is mandatory (August 16, September 13, October 18).

Resposibilities Include:

Outreach Responsibilities

Update annual outreach plan as needed
Outreach to neighborhood Churches with letters and calls
Outreach to neighborhood Multi Unit buildings letters and calls
Create and send electronic information to partners, sponsors, city agencies and neighborhood blogs
Oversee merchant outreach
Prepare materials for volunteer outreach shifts
Assist with signposting and flyering prior to event
Host community meetings
Attend community meetings hosted by neighborhood and partner organizations
Program Management

Recruit local organizations and businesses that support Sunday Streets' goals
Maintain relationships with activity leaders
Annually update and distribute program guidelines as needed
Annually update and maintain sign up forms (for businesses on route, businesses off route, performers, nonprofits)
Monitor all activity signups by sending proper information, and tracking registration fees
Coordinate and place activities along each route route
Create site maps to send to program partners and city agencies prior to event
Follow up with program partners after event
Keep database up to date
Event Day tasks

Load in/out supplies
Support event staff at information and volunteer hubs
Troubleshoot setup and breakdown
Monitor programs and activities Respond to inappropriate activities
Requirements

Essential

Passion for creating a more livable city for the entire San Francisco community
Familiarity with the goals and vision of Sunday Streets
Minimum of one-year experience with community organizing, preferably in San Francisco
Detail-orientated with strong organizational and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with data entry and database systems
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including volunteers, staff, partners, and members of the public
Strong go-getter attitude and ability to work independently; self-motivated and trustworthy
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Capable of physically demanding work, ability to stand for four or more hours, ride a bicycle, and lift 25 pounds
Problem-solving skills; calm under pressure; flexible attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Apple computers
Helpful

Experience planning public events
Experience using Salesforce for Non-Profits
Valid Drivers' License
Proficiency in Spanish or Cantonese a plus
Equal Opportunity Employment: Livable City is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Livable City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter in one document to hr@livablecity.org.