Youth Employment Programs

San Francisco Recreation and Parks is the perfect introduction to the work force for city youth. We partner with other city agencies and organizations to place nearly 500 teens in our parks, programs, recreation centers and offices each year, providing a unique, fun experience for youth workers.

Our Greenager Program focuses on leadership, park stewardship and community service projects for teens in the southeast and northeast neighborhoods in the city.

  1. Youth Employment Program (Y.E.P!)
  2. Greenager Program

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YEP! (Youth Employment Program) invites teens ages 14–17 to take an active role in strengthening communities while gaining hands-on experience in a fun, supportive, structured work environment.

Designed as an entry point for personal and professional growth, YEP! helps teens develop self-confidence, responsibility, and practical skills through meaningful work in our recreation centers and neighborhood parks. Participants learn what it means to contribute, collaborate, and lead, developing habits and values that extend well beyond the program.

Youth Workers, depending on their assignment, support recreation programs, facilities, and open spaces through a range of hands-on activities, including arts, sports, aquatics, gardening, cooking, facility operations, and more.

YEP! focuses on personal growth, skill-building, and community connection. With flexible schedules of up to 25 hours per week in the summer and 10 hours per week during the school year, participants balance school, work, and fun while exploring their potential!

If you have any questions, please email  yep@sfgov.org  or call Yuri Ugarte at 415.452.3863.