Join the Corps!

SFCC’s job readiness program is funded by fee-for-services, private gifts, state and federal government grants and contracts, and corporate contributions.

To Apply

Fill out the interest form below and an SFCC recruiter will reach out to you.

Upcoming Open House Dates

Want to learn more about SFCC before committing to an orientation date? Attend one of our Open Houses to learn the basics of our program.

  • Feb 5th @ 10 AM

  • March 4th @ 10 AM

  • April 1st @ 10 AM

  • May 6th @ 10 AM

Open Houses are open to all members of the community; potential corpsmembers, supportive parents and care givers, as well as case managers and case workers.

Upcoming Orientation Dates

Submitting an online application is required to join our program and attend orientation.

  • General: February 7-8 @ 8am

  • Caltrans: February 14-15 @ 8am**

  • General: March 6-7 @ 8am

  • Caltrans: March 13-14 @ 8am**

  • General: April 10-11 @ 8am

  • Caltrans: April 17 -18 @ 8am**

  • General: May 8-9 @ 8AM

  • Caltrans: May 15-16 @ 8AM**

**CalTrans orientations will be held based off of the availability in the program.

When you join the Corps, you will do…

Job Training:

  • Hands on work with different SFCC work crews

    • Crew work is 6-8 hours a day

    • Crew work happens in teams of 5-10 corpsmembers under the supervision of a professional staff leader

  • Type of work:

    • Zero Waste: Careers and work in recycling and waste collection

      • Bottle Bank

      • Chase Center

      • E-Waste

      • Oil

      • Tires

      • Recycling

    • Natural Resources: Careers in landscaping, gardening and the outdoors

      • SFPUC

      • ATP

      • Landscape Management

      • Park Trail Restoration

      • Farming

      • Forestry

      • Tree Watering

Education:

  • Attend high school classes with skilled instructors to help you earn your diploma with John Muir Charter School for those without a high school diploma

  • Professional and personal development workshops

    • Develop your resume, cover letter and public speaking skills

    • Job searching and interview preparation

    • Plan your career and education goals with a career counselor

  • Attend workshops led by experts in a variety of trades, employment fields, financial management, and more

Corpsmembers earn $19.50 per hour for the hours worked in the field (approximately 30 hours per week). Plus, Corpsmembers are required to attend 2 hours per week of unpaid school or work development workshops. 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 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.

If you have any questions about applying or about SFCC, please feel free to call or email our contact below.

 

ADDRESS

3450 3rd St, Building 1-D, San Francisco, CA 94124

HOURS

Monday - Friday: 8AM-4PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

PHONE

(415) 928-7322 Ext. 2001

EMAIL

sfccrecruiting@sfcc.org