Assistant Director, Generation Courage; Youth Programs and Partnerships

A PROJECT OF FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid Schedule

Pay Rate: $117,500/Annually

Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is a national organization that has spent nearly four decades building healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities. Through innovative programs, public education campaigns, and policy change, FUTURES works to prevent violence against women and children, create positive pathways for men and boys, improve access to health and well-being, expand economic opportunity, and develop the next generation of courageous leaders.

Powered by FUTURES, the Courage Museum is a first-of-its-kind educational and cultural institution located on the Main Post of San Francisco’s Presidio. Opening in Spring 2027, the Courage Museum is designed in partnership with the award-winning experience design firm Local Projects, and in collaboration with the award-winning documentary film production company Actual Films, as well as accomplished subject matter experts in neuroscience, history, youth development, and education, among others.

challenges visitors to rethink how and why violence occurs and its reciprocal effect on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Through immersive learning and storytelling experiences, the Museum engages visitors in a journey of self-discovery and transformative learning, encouraging them to reflect on their own ideas about violence and pathways to individual and collective courage.

The Assistant Director will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Generation Courage (Gen

C) – working under the direction of the Managing Director of Education – to translate the museum’s education strategy into high-quality youth programs, partnerships, and learning experiences. Through a range of programs such as the Youth Advisory Council, FIERCE Girls, Undergraduate Internship, and emerging school and community partnerships, Gen C activates young people to develop empathy, agency, and leadership and contribute to healthier and safer communities in California and nationally.

Location/Work Environment:
This role isbased at the Courage Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco and operates in a hybrid in‑person/remote environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for student showcases, museum events, and youth program activities. The ideal candidate brings flexibility, creativity, sound judgment, and curiosity to a collaborative, mission-driven workplace.

Reports to:

Managing Director of Education, The Courage Museum

Working under the direction of the Managing Director of Education, the Assistant Director of Generation Courage will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Courage Museum’s youth leadership portfolio. This role translates the museum’s educational strategy into strong programs, partnerships, youth engagement systems, and learning experiences. This position requires an experienced and resourceful educator or youth-development professional who can work effectively across diverse settings including high schools, colleges and universities, community-based organizations, other youth-serving institutions, and philanthropic partners.

The Assistant Director will manage multiple youth-facing programs and partnerships (e.g., Youth Advisory Council, FIERCE Girls), ensuring that initiatives are well-organized, youth-centered, responsive to community needs, and aligned with the museum’s broader educational vision. The Assistant Director will also support the sustainability and growth of Gen

C. This…