Apply to become a Community Ambassador

CAP is a program of the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA). 

The Community Ambassadors Program (CAP) hires San Francisco residents. Ambassadors are a visible, non-law enforcement safety presence in several neighborhoods.

You can qualify if you: 

• Have 6 to 9 months of experience with community outreach, security, customer service, or other relevant work experience
• Have 6 to 9 months of experience working with populations such as: individuals facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, life threatening illnesses, social exclusion, and/or other vulnerable populations
• Can work up to full time, Monday to Friday, including some evenings 
• Live in or have a strong connection to San Francisco communities 
• Have a strong interest in working with the public and vulnerable populations
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred skills or experience: 

• You graduated high school or have a GED
• You experience with community outreach, security or customer service 
• You are bilingual 

You will also need to:

• Provide 2 or more references from past jobs
• Do a background check
   

Learn more about the Community Ambassadors job description.

If you don’t meet the minimum qualifications yet, you can still apply to be a Community Ambassador Trainee.

To apply, submit your resume and a letter or interest to: community.ambassadors@sfgov.org.

Introduce yourself and state why you want to be a Community Ambassador in your email.

If you are eligible to be a Community Ambassador, we will email you for an interview. Please allow for up to 2 weeks to hear back from us.  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.