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Job Description
About the Job: Junior Giants VISTA Summer Associate
The Junior Giants program, the flagship initiative of the Giants Community Fund, offers a free, noncompetitive baseball and softball experience for over 27,000 underserved youth aged 5-18. Beyond teaching the fundamentals of the game, Junior Giants emphasizes the Four Bases of Character Development: Confidence, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork. The program also incorporates vital components in Health, Education, and Bullying Prevention. To learn more, visit giantscommunityfund.org.
Service locations for this role include Carson City (NV), Fernley (NV), Hollister (CA), Medford (OR), Reno (NV), San Francisco (CA), and South San Francisco (CA).
Member Duties:
- Implement an 8-week summer program in collaboration with the league Commissioner.
- Assist with the planning and execution of pre-season meetings.
- Recruit, train, and onboard volunteers.
- Build organizational systems with the league Commissioner for communication, league management, supplies, and league schedules.
- Attend all games and practices.
- Distribute incentives, equipment, uniforms, program materials, and other items.
- Maintain the organization of the online registration platform.
- Implement healthy lifestyle programming.
- Collect parent, volunteer, and player feedback at the end of the season.
- Distribute tickets and assist with end-of-season inventory.
- Conduct a community assessment report during the pre-season.
- Recruit program participants.
- Participate in various virtual and in-person events, trainings, and meetings.
- Display professional written and oral communication skills.
- Manage existing social media account(s) for the assigned league.
- Recap the service term with an end-of-season report.
Program Benefits:
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.
- Living Allowance.
Terms:
- Permits working at another job during off-hours.
- Permits attendance at school during off-hours.
- Car recommended.
- Uniforms provided and required.
Service Areas:
- Children/Youth.
Skills:
- Community Organization.
- Youth Development.
- Education.
- Non-Profit Management.
- Communications.
Summary:
- Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
- Program: Junior Giants VISTA Summer Associate
- Program Start/End Date: 06/01/2026 – 08/07/2026
- Work Schedule: Summer
- Education Level: High school diploma/GED
- Age Requirement: Minimum: 18, Maximum: None
- Program Locations: OREGON, CALIFORNIA, NEVADA (San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose specific region)
- Languages: English
- Accepting Applications: From 03/16/2026 To 05/08/2026
Contact:
Cassandra Hofman
24 Willie Mays Plz
San Francisco CA 94107
Phone: 415-972-2436
Email: chofman@sfgiants.com
Website: jrgiants.org
Listing ID: 111475