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# EDP/ Beacon In Person Volunteering: at Mission Graduates

- **Company:** Mission Graduates
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2023-12-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/missiongraduates/6bc95cc8-84fe-485a-a91e-74558644839f

## Job description

Mission Graduates increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support services that serve over 1,500 children, youth and families each year.  Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families, rather than the exception.

Join us in Volunteering at Mission Graduates’ Extended Day Program, and Beacon Sites! We are excited to invite you to volunteer and work directly with our students. Create change and impact lives through volunteer opportunities such as: Elementary School Level Tutoring Middle School Level Tutoring English Second Language  (ESL) Tutoring Site Support Spanish Tutoring

## About Mission Graduates

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides comprehensive educational support to under-resourced youth from kindergarten through college and career.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: 3040 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
- **Founded**: 1970s (over 50 years ago)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Education & Youth Development
- **Target customers**: B2C – K-12 students and their families, primarily in under-resourced San Francisco communities; also partners with public schools and community organizations.
- **Mission**: “Empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers that will strengthen future generations.” [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/)

## Products & Services
Mission Graduates delivers a continuum of face-to-face programs rather than productized offerings:
- **Mentorship Programs**: One-on-one and group mentoring connecting students with adult role models.
- **College & Career Programs**: College application guidance, FAFSA completion support, scholarship advising, and career readiness workshops.
- **Extended Day Program & Beacon Sites**: After-school academic enrichment and social-emotional learning for K-5 students.
- **Wellness Coordination**: Mental health support embedded in elementary schools (expanded from 3 to 5 campuses in 2025).
- **Math Jam**: Twice-weekly targeted math interventions for elementary students (pilot launched in 2025).
- **Parent Partner Program**: Family engagement workshops that help parents navigate the educational system.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Annual budget of **$11 million** (2025); serves **~3,800 students and families** (2025 annual report).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Room to Breathe Project (mental health expansion), District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, and numerous local donors and volunteers. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-2025-annual-report/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded Wellness Coordinators from 3 to 5 school campuses in 2025.
  - Launched Math Jam pilot and a new $1,000 scholarship program for College Connect students.
  - 100% of College Connect seniors enrolled in 4-year institutions; 98% FAFSA completion rate at Mission High School (vs. 24% statewide drop).
  - 180+ volunteers contributed 2,000+ hours in 2025.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep community roots**: Over 50 years of presence in San Francisco’s Mission District, creating trust and long-term relationships with families and schools.
- **Comprehensive continuum**: Programs span from kindergarten to career, ensuring consistent support across a student’s educational journey.
- **Proven track record**: Students are 2x more likely to meet grade-level literacy standards; nearly all seniors enroll in college.
- **Data-driven approach**: Uses real-time data to pilot interventions (e.g., Math Jam) and tie scholarships to persistence support.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling data-driven programs like Math Jam to close opportunity gaps.
- Deepening family engagement through the Parent Partner Program.
- Ensuring every college student receives the support needed to graduate.
- Expanding partnerships with schools and community organizations to create holistic support systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven with a strong sense of community; staff describe the work environment as “purpose with community.” Many leaders started as program participants or volunteers. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
- **Work model**: Most roles are on-site in San Francisco (school-based or program sites). Some flexibility noted for work/life balance.
- **Benefits**: Fully paid health and dental insurance, 3% employer retirement contribution, pre-tax commuter/childcare/health flex accounts, generous PTO (vacation, holidays, sick time, float days), professional development opportunities. [missiongraduates.org](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
- **Diversity**: The team reflects the diversity of the communities served, and the organization is an equal opportunity employer.

## Sources
1. [missiongraduates.org – Careers](https://www.missiongraduates.org/careers/)
2. [missiongraduates.org – Main Site](https://www.missiongraduates.org/)
3. [lever.co – Mission Graduates Jobs](https://jobs.lever.co/missiongraduates)
4. [missiongraduates.org – Our Team](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-team/)
5. [missiongraduates.org – 2025 Annual Report](https://www.missiongraduates.org/our-2025-annual-report/)

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