Become a Corpsmember

Join the Corps!

When you join the Corps, you...

• Work in teams of 5-10 under the supervision of a professional staff leader
• Attend high school classes with skilled instructors to help you earn your diploma
• Learn recycling, basic carpentry, landscaping, tool usage, leadership and other marketable job skills
• Build play structures and enhance public spaces throughout the City
• Recycle beverage containers and other materials
• Educate communities and businesses on recycling best practices
• Plan your career and education goals with a career counselor
• Develop your resume, references and public speaking skills
• Attend workshops led by experts in a variety of trades, employment fields, financial management, and more

Corpsmembers earn $10.24/hour for the hours worked in the field (approximately 20-25 hours/week). Plus, Corpsmembers are required to attend 10 hours/week of unpaid school. Please see our Corpsmember Participant Description, which includes participant responsibilities and minimum qualifications.

Leadership positions within the Corps

Corpsmembers who have trained with the Corps for at least three months, and have demonstrated solid commitment to work, education and strong attendance are eligible to apply for leadership positions including recruitment intern, special events specialist, tool room specialist, and crew leader . These positions also offer a pay increase. All Corpsmembers are part-time, temporary, non-exempt employees.

Want to apply?

Call Chase Torres at 415-928-7417 x313 or schedule an appointment with him at our Fort Mason office any time from 7:30am – 4:30pm. Click here for a map and directions (the link opens a new window at MapQuest).

For schools, community based organizations and community groups:

If you would like your staff or clients to learn more about SFCC, our recruitment manager will be happy to arrange a time for a presentation. Email or call Chase Torres at 415-928-7417 x313.

Americans With Disability ACT (ADA)
Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, protect qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the employer.

Click here to view the SFCC Grievance Procedures if you have a complaint arise under the ADA.