Leading San Francisco Youth Development Organization Seeks Board Members

For a board information packet, contact JCYC at (415) 202-7909 or complete JCYC’s online Board Application.

JCYC is a multi-service community organization serving over 5,000 children and youth annually from all ethnic backgrounds and San Francisco communities. JCYC is recruiting new board members to provide leadership to this critical community organization enabling us to continue providing innovative educational, vocational, recreation and cultural programming.

Qualifications

JCYC seeks new board members who are passionate about issues relating to children and youth and dedicated to the provision of quality services to meet their needs. We welcome candidates from all career backgrounds, and particularly encourage candidates with fiscal, fundraising, PR/marketing or local government experience and contacts. Our organization is committed to a board of directors that represent the broad diversity of youth served by JCYC programs, and strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Board Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly board meetings and participate in at least one subcommittee.
  • Participate in fundraising and strategic planning efforts on behalf of the organization.

JCYC Board

The JCYC Board of Directors provides strategic leadership to contribute to the success of the organization. The board is legally and fiscally responsible for the organization and its activities. Currently, there are 10 directors on the board, representing a diversity of backgrounds and interests, who serve two (2) year terms. The board subcommittees are: are Internal (finance, HR, operations), External (public relations/marketing, fundraising), and event (ad hoc).

JCYC Mission

The mission of JCYC is to cultivate and enrich the lives of children and youth from diverse, multi-cultural communities throughout San Francisco and beyond. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care from preschool to college and empower young people to realize their full potential to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to grow into healthy, responsible adults.

For More Information

For a board information packet, contact JCYC at (415) 202-7909 or complete JCYC’s online Board Application