Development & Events Associate

Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services.

Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.

Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.

For more information about us, visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org.

Who We Are

Tonight, more than 1,100 young people will sleep in shelters or on the streets of San Francisco. Tomorrow must be different, and Larkin Street Youth Services is building the momentum to end youth homelessness through coordinated prevention efforts, direct services, and research and advocacy. Since 1984, Larkin Street has empowered more than 75,000 youth, ages 12-24, to build a better future. We provide comprehensive engagement, housing, education, employment, and health services to help these young people achieve a permanent pathway out of poverty. Our work is changing lives: three out of four youth who complete our programs exit homelessness. We celebrate diversity, stand for equity, and create pathways for individual and community growth. For more information, visit our website and our Culture Guide. 

What You'Ll Do:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Special Events, the Development & Events Associate provides vital logistical and administrative support to Larkin Street’s Development team, with a focus on fundraising events, third-party/community engagement activities, and in-kind donor coordination. This position ensures the seamless execution of signature events such as the Paving the Way Gala and Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards, as well as high-visibility community events and in-kind drives that strengthen Larkin Street’s partnerships. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing event execution with donor stewardship and administrative support.

This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.

Your Responsibilities:

Event & Third-Party Support (40%) 

•  Provide logistical and administrative support for Larkin Street’s signature events, including RSVPs, guest lists, seating, collateral, and volunteer coordination.
• Support third-party and community partner events (e.g., Pride Tabling, Aviation Day, Build for Good, Get in Gear) through planning, logistics, and staff/volunteer coordination.
• Liaise with external partners, ensuring brand alignment and visibility at community events.
• Coordinate some or all aspects of donor cultivation and board of director events, including two annual board dinners, semi-annual major donor receptions, etc.
• Collaborate and advise the Program team on the production of a limited number of youth-facing holiday events.
• Contribute to sponsorship solicitations and in-kind grant writing efforts.
• Staff events as needed, including evenings and weekends.

In-Kind Donations & Corporate Engagement (30%)

• Manage in-kind donation tracking, acknowledgments, and benefit fulfillment.
• Cultivate and steward in-kind partners to support events (wine, auction items, basic needs kits, supplies).
• Coordinate logistics for kit builds and in-kind activations (e.g., Build for Good Pride kits, holiday drives).
• Maintain accurate records of in-kind donations in Salesforce and prepare regular reports.
• Coordinate and steward corporate volunteer opportunities in partnership with Programs, ensuring meaningful engagement and smooth logistics.
• Collaborate with Programs to identify in-kind and volunteer needs and ensure smooth distribution of goods.

Development Administration (20%)

• Provide comprehensive departmental support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, preparing agendas and notes, coordinating team retreats, and helping plan internal engagement activities (e.g., staff birthdays, work anniversaries, appreciation events).
• Assist with processing payments, contracts, and invoices for vendors and events.
• Maintain team trackers and shared systems (Salesforce, Classy, Outlook) for consistency and accuracy.
• Contribute to departmental reporting, meetings, and post-event debriefs.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Development Officer as needed.

Tracking / Other (10%)

• Serve as agency representative with sponsors, vendors, board members, and event committees.
• Steward event sponsors and in-kind donors to strengthen long-term relationships.
• Support opportunities for deeper donor engagement through events and in-kind experiences.
• Help train and supervise event-day volunteers and interns.
• Represent Larkin Street at external meetings and networking opportunities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location And Schedule

This full-time hybrid position will require working onsite (711 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) for three days/week, depending on job duties and agency requirements. May also include occasional local travel to and from partner organizations, businesses, and donors. Depending on the events schedule, it may occasionally require working evenings or weekends. 

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
• You have graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• You hold a valid Driver's License.
• You have 1-3 years of experience in events, development, or community engagement. 
• You have a flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings and weekends for events. 
• Your experience with Classy, Salesforce, or similar platforms is preferred.
• You pride yourself in attention to detail, action-orientation, and follow-through. You are eager to take initiative to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising goals.
• You are a relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen attentively and speak persuasively.
• You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll":
• Client-Centered
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Trauma Informed Care
• Restorative Practices
• Harm Reduction
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Motivational Interviewing
• You work best in a hybrid working environment with at least three days per week in the office. 
• You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
• Client-Centered
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Trauma Informed Care
• Restorative Practices
• Harm Reduction
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Motivational Interviewing

The Perks:

• Annual Salary: $69,000-$75,000
• Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Clipper Bay Pass - Commute for FREE!
• Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
• Health Advocate Service.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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