For Job Seekers

The Bay Area Advertising Relief Committee provides emergency financial assistance, mentoring, networking and other resources for members of the San Francisco Bay Area advertising, marketing and PR industry.

BAARC offers two mentor programs. One for industry professionals and another for university students (http://baarc.com/mentor-programs). You can contact mentorprogram@baarc.com to learn more

Website: baarc.com/

Address: 201 3rd St #1200, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: Ginny Reynolds, BAARC Executive Director, (415) 392-2272

Bay Area Bioscience Association has job listings and a Career Center in bioscience and biotechnology and is open to the public free of charge. Also has a bioscience library, which includes a listing of bioscience companies. Online resources for jobs in bioscience avail.

Website: http://www.biospace.com/company_profile.aspx?CompanyId=1290

Address: 395 Oyster Point Boulevard Suite 117, South San Francisco

Bay Area Career Center (BACC) offers credentialed career counselors and coaches, career-relevant workshops, job support groups, and networking opportunities (open by appointment only). Monday thru Saturday 9-5pm.

Website: www.bayareacareercenter.com

Address: 57 Post Street, #804, San Francisco

Phone: (415) 398-4881

629 members: The Bay Area Google Analytics Meetup focuses on Google Analytics – a free and premium web analytics platform by Google. The goal of the group is to focus on the technical as well as the business use of Google Analytics from the people new to it to the professionals.

This group is for anyone passionate and interested in Google Analytics no matter what their background or level of knowledge is.

Website: http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Google-Analytics-Meetup/

925 members:  Meet others interested in developing apps on Google App Engine. This meetup has a strong programming focus, so talks showing working code and workarounds are actively encouraged. Each meetup will have a reasonable amount of time for informal lightning talks to show members’ work.

Website: http://www.meetup.com/appengine/

Bay Area Volunteer Information Center This is a nonprofit, volunteer list which can be useful as a list of non-profit groups locally.

Website: www.volunteerinfo.org

California State Employment Development Department (EDD Career Link) provides counseling, workshops, a resource library, job club, job placement, job listings, and computerized job match service for professional people. Veterans receive priority service. No fee-open to the public. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, TH 8:30-7:30.

Website: www.caljobs.ca.gov

Address: 801 Turk St., San Francisco

Community Youth Center assists Asian American and low-income youth with referrals to CYC educational and employment focused programs.

Website: www.cycsf.org

Address: 1038 Post Street. San Francisco, CA (main office)

Phone: (415) 775 – 2636

Chinese for Affirmative Action serves Asian Americans, other minorities, and low-income people. About 100 listings for clerical, white-collar, and construction jobs are updated daily. Also provides counseling, job referral, and job search assistance and helps place women and minorities in non-traditional employment. Membership is $40 (sliding scale available). English, Mandarin, and Cantonese spoken. Mon- Fri 8:30am-5:30pm.

Website: www.caasf.org

Address: 17 Walter Lum Place, San Francisco

Phone: (415) 274-6750

Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Services, a non-sectarian agency, lists jobs in non-profit organizations, government, civil service, universities, private companies, and individual private employers. Career and employment counseling services are available for a fee. The approximate 1000 listings available at any time are updated daily. $1.00 charge for access to job listing binders and no membership fee. Assists with professional career development and advocacy. Also offers special programs for rehabilitation and Soviet emigre workers. Mon- Friday 9am-4:45.

Website: www.jvs.org

Address: 225 Bush Street, West Entrance, Suite 400 San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 391-3600

Media Alliance offers a job file and binders for jobs in radio, TV, public relations, writing for magazines, and newspapers for members only. Includes internships and temporary or project jobs. Membership is $60 for new members for 12 months. Office Hours: By Appointment.

Website: https://media-alliance.org

Address: 2830 20th Street, Suite 102 (at Bryant Street) San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 746-9475

National Association of Women Business Owners, based in Washington DC, is a dues based national organization representing interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. SF Chapter: (President) Barbara Mark.

Website: https://www.nawbo.org/san-francisco-bay-area/

Address: 237 Kearny, PO Box 428, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 333-2130

The SFCP is a not for profit organization with more than 160 practicing analysts and more than 45 candidates (psychoanalysts in training). The Center provides an extensive training program in psychoanalysis.

Website: http://sf-cp.org/

Address: 444 Natoma Street, Suite 670 San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 563-5815

San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women offers a free Job Library, which has several hundred assorted jobs from numerous agencies listed in binders. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

Website: http://sfgov.org/dosw/

Address: 25 Van Ness Ave., #130, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 252-2570

San Francisco Department of Human Resources provides a posting of civil service jobs available in the City and County of San Francisco that is updated every Friday. The 24-hour job hotline message is updated every Thursday afternoon. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Website: http://sfdhr.org/job-seekers

Address: One South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 557-4800

San Francisco Public Library Jobs & Career Information Center offers an online resource center (http://libgateway.com/site/sfpl/career/Home)– a one-stop portal to explore; job search video tutorials, databases, career counseling, resumes and more. Free to the public.

Website: http://sfpl.org/?pg=0200001101

Address: 100 Larkin St.,4th Fl., San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 557-4400

http://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-Social-Media-Enthusiasts/

89 members: Are you a Social Media Enthusiast or Newbie? Ready to learn how Social Media can help your business? Interested in sharing best practices? Learn how to generate leads and grow traffic with Social Media. If you use the internet to reach your customers this group is for you!

San Francisco Vet Center has listings for veterans only for Federal, State, and City jobs and local businesses, updated daily. Hours: 8-4:30

Website: https://www.va.gov/DIRECTORY/GUIDE/facility.asp?ID=523

Address: 505 Polk St, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 441-5051

Non-profit association to help small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

Website: www.score.org

Address: 455 Market St, Suite 600 San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 764-4964

A private non-profit agency to assist entrepreneurs to start, grow, and expand their manufacturing business in SF.

Website: www.sfmade.org

Address: 926 Howard St, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 408-5605

Swords to Plowshares offers employment services for veterans. Must show proof of SF residence and veteran status. Has listings for Federal and social service jobs as well as local business listings, updated weekly. Specializes in one-on-one counseling and placement in the private sector.

Website: www.swords-to-plowshares.org

Address: 1060 Howard St., San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 252-4788

Women’s Building has 100 assorted job listings in binders that are updated weekly. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm.

Website: www.womensbuilding.org

Address: 3543 18th Street, #8, San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 431-1180

Worklink a non-profit providing employment and educational services for individuals with disabilities.

Website: www.transcen.org/worklink

Address: 785 Market St, Suite 670 San Francisco

Phone: Phone: (415) 979-9520

Alameda County Business Collection in the Fremont Main Library has hundreds of listings of municipal, county, and public jobs in binders that are updated weekly. Open Mon & Tues 1 pm-9pm, Wed 11 am9pm, Thurs & Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.

Website: http://www.aclibrary.org/fremont

Address: 2400 Stephenson Blvd., Fremont

Phone: (510) 745-1400

Center for Independent Living offers assistance to job seekers with disabilities. Consumers are taught job search techniques and receive job referral and follow-up counseling. Job club available for consumers. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm.

Website: http://www.thecil.org

Address: 3075 Adeline St, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA

Phone: (510) 841-4776

John F. Kennedy University Career Development Center offers career counseling, testing and assessment, and workshops and seminars for varying fees. The Resource Library, which has thousands of job listings updated daily, is free and open to the public. Mon-Thurs 11-8. Friday 11-5, Sunday Closed

Website: http://library.jfku.edu/

Address: Pleasant Hill Campus, 100 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor N369

Phone: (925) 969-3109

Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation offers job counseling and training, employer assistance, job referrals, and job announcement listings. Spanish and English spoken.

Website: www.sscf.org

Address: 1470 Fruitvale, #lB, Oakland

Phone: (510) 261-7839

Novato Human Needs Center is a free community service organization for Novato and North Marin residents only, which provides an employment & job matching program. Hundreds of job listings updated daily. Job counseling is available. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Website: www.nhnc.org

Address: 1907 Novato Blvd., Novato

Phone: (415) 897-4147

YWCA-SF & Marin County Center offers a Career Mentorship Project, Youth Employment Program, Mature Worker Program, Career Transitions Program, Legal Information Clinic, and low-cost career counseling. Assorted job listings regularly updated. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm.

Website: https://www.ywcasf-marin.org

Address: 4380 Redwood Highway, Ste A-1, San Rafael, CA

Phone: (415) 479-YWCA

NOVA is a nonprofit, federally funded employment and training agency that provides customer-focused workforce development services. We work closely with local businesses, educators, and job seekers to ensure that our programs provide opportunities that build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address the workforce needs of Silicon Valley.

Website: http://www.novaworks.org

Address: 505 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 550, Sunnyvale

Phone: (408) 730-7232

Project Hired assists those with disabilities to gain competitive employment.

Website: https://www.projecthired.org

Address: 1401 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 125, San Jose, CA

Phone: (408) 557-0880

949 members: This is a group for anyone interested in building or learning about chatbots, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Telegram, Discord, Kik, SMS, etc. Let’s share our knowledge with each other and collaborate.

Website: http://www.meetup.com/chatbots/

80 members: Whether you’re trying to figure out how social media can benefit you and your business, or you’re a veteran social media expert, this mastermind group is for you. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or executive, you understand the power of networking.

This mastermind group is about implementing ideas that work. You’ll share, inspire, encourage, learn and grow from each other’s knowledge. You’ll engage in conversation, help increase your platform for your personal or business brand, and give you comments and feedback.

The meetup starts with a quick introduction of ourselves and then dive right into questions and content for the day. They’ll provide a safe place for your questions. And if you’re new to social media, they’ll cut through the fog and give you fresh perspectives. For all you tweeps, use #baysocial to share. We want to know more about you what you expect from this group. Have a question? Contact alison@cornerstonecreative.net.

Website: http://www.meetup.com/Social-Media-Mastermind-Palo-Alto/

AFWA (Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance)

What is it?
AFWA is “Education, Inspiration, Networking and Fun” and is a member-driven organization. They increase your technical knowledge, skills and abilities, help in keeping members abreast in their field of expertise and provide career management, transition guidance and assistance.

What is its purpose or mission?
The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is a professional organization dedicated to enabling women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential as well as contributing to the future development of their profession.

How much does membership cost?
• Regular Member ($140) – Holds a CPA certificate or equivalent or has two/more years of experience in accounting or finance or holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Affiliate Member ($140) – Not actively engaged in the accounting or finance industry or has a substantial interest in accounting or finance.
• Associate Member ($45) – Regularly enrolled student or has fewer than 2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Retired Members ($33) – Members must meet specified qualifications to attain this status.
• Emeritus Members – An exclusive membership status for our longest term members. Members must apply or be nominated for this status.

Who belongs (numbers and profile and job titles)?
The organization has grown to include more than 80 chapters throughout the United States with approximately 3,500 members – they are in the field of accounting and finance. Members are from regional and local CPA firms, financial officers, controllers, academicians, financial analysts and data processing consultants, recent college graduates and women returning to the work force.

What does it offer?
It offers; Prestigious status of professional affiliation, Access to national directory www.afwa.org, Discounted AFWA event fees at national and regional conferences
Forum for CPE, Access to members-only and non-member scholarships, Leadership opportunities in a supportive arena, Subscriptions to weekly, monthly and quarterly publications, Access to SF LinkedIn Group and National LinkedIn Group, Discounted membership to the Institute for Management Accountants (IMA) and ALPFA, the largest Latino association for business professionals and students, Discounted products and services through affiliation agreements (CPA review courses, CCH tax & accounting books and Long Term Care insurance)

What are examples of programs?
Conferences (National and Spring), time management training, skills workshops, E-courses,

Does it have networking events?
None coming up. Did a few in the past.

Does it have a job openings list or job board?
Yes (http://www.afwa.org/career-center/#.V2DJ1ucrLzI)

Can non-members attend events or participate?
Yes most events have a non-member fee associated with it

Why in essence should one belong?
Their benefits include: • Business contacts locally and across the country • Personal and professional support • Scholarships for new and returning students and displaced homemakers • Job referral network • Leadership opportunities • Business management skill development

Website: https://www.afwa.org/

An association that provides leadership for legislative, advocacy and promotional efforts on behalf of LPCC in California. Their mission is to build and support the recognition and effective utilization of LPCC in California as distinct and valuable providers within the clinical mental health profession. Organized networking opportunity for mental health providers and training to help mental health providers to stay current with their skill.

Website: http://calpcc.org

The Coalition for Clinical Social Work is committed to psychodynamic thinking about the practice of social work across diverse settings. Our dedication to social justice is at the heart of our organization and informs all CCSW programs & education. We value the importance and power of community collaboration, clinical development and theoretically-informed practice. CCSW works to preserve the unique professional identity of social work and our capacity to practice meaningful clinical work with all client populations.

Website: sf-cp.org/ccsw

Global education company office in SF
Specializes in Tech skill building/boot camps but also offers more general workshops/seminars, such as Public Speaking Seminar, Storytelling for Success, Legal Skills for Freelancers, Excel, etc. – fee associated with courses

Website: https://generalassemb.ly/

iReLaunch
Founded in 2007, calls itself the Return-to-Work experts and focuses on professionals returning to work after a hiatus, usually for parenting. They are headquartered in New York, but offer a variety of online resources for people throughout the country, including an excellent blog which recently has covered topics such as rebuilding confidence, resume writing, and job search tactics, along with a salute to fathers who have taken career breaks to care for children. iReLaunch offers a job board, resume posting, and an online Return to Work Bootcamp (coming up in October); sponsors an annual Return to Work conference (in New York City); and trains recruiters, employers, and academic institutions on how to assess relaunchers. Founder Carol Fishman Cohen is a prolific speaker and writer who particularly advocates internships as a tool for relaunchers and employers. Anyone returning to work after time off for family or personal reasons is likely to profit from at least reading what iReLaunch has to offer, including learning how to talk about one’s time off and how to formulate and present one’s present goals.

Website: https://www.irelaunch.com/

What is it?
The Northern California HR Association (NCHRA), one of the nation’s largest HR associations, has been advancing organizations through human resources since 1960. Delivering over 200 programs annually, the association is dedicated to connecting human resources professionals with practice resources, leading California-specific training, legal and legislative developments, quality service providers, and each other — forming career-long networks and partnerships.

What is its purpose or mission?
To educate, connect and lead the HR profession to achieve individual and organizational excellence.
How much does membership cost?
• Individuals practicing and supporting HR – Annual Dues: $167 (one year); $301 (two years); $426 (three years); $668 (five years)
• Individuals 32 and under within first three years of their career – Annual Dues: $75 (rate applied at checkout, price valid for first two years of membership)
• Individuals maintaining full-time student status at accredited institutions – Annual Dues: $25 (rate applied at checkout)

Who belongs (numbers and profile and job titles)?
NCHRA serves a community of more than 20,000 throughout its twelve regions in Northern California, whose focus is on the HR sector.

What does it offer?
It offers and extensive resource list for members and non-members, from legal and compliance training to job description builders to an HR hotline. As well as numerous professional and networking events, certification and re-certification courses and a job board.

What are examples of programs?
HR Annual Conferences, local conferences, regional meetings, eLearning opportunities, seminars + social gatherings

Does it have networking events?
Yes they offer social events for different regions of the Bay Area, example; North Bay Summer Social or San Francisco Winter Social in which you can join for conversation; drinks and hors d’ouevres while you build your in-person network

Does it have a job openings list or job board?
Yes (http://hr.ca.associationcareernetwork.com/Common/HomePage.aspx)

Can non-members attend events or participate?
Yes – they can create a non-member account for free to attend events – they offer a non-member fee for most events

Why in essence should one belong?
It’s the leading HR association in Northern California and offers all the resources a seasoned HR professional or someone just starting out should need to succeed in the field. There are events to broaden your network and hone your skills. The NCHRA is nationally recognized for providing the highest quality continuing education and is one of the largest HR associations in the country and showcases more educational events a year than any other association in the nation and is 30-60% cheaper than comparable offerings.

Website: www.nchra.org

NorcalBMA- now part of ANA ( Association of national advertisers) https://www.ana.net

What is it?
NorCal BMA , now part of ANA ,is the premiere marketing organization in Northern California with a primary focus on furthering the professional development of B2B marketing professionals. NorCal BMA and the ANA draws from a rich pool of marketing resources throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to address a variety of relevant topics in its monthly networking luncheon programs and monthly roundtables. Its website offers members-only access to the latest trends in B2B marketing thought leadership

What is its purpose or mission?
NorCalBMA has earned the respect and loyalty of members by following a simple, three-part strategic vision: Be the primary repository of the best in business-to-business marketing information and resources. Attract the best practitioners. Promote the best practices in the industry

How much does membership cost?
• Professionals – Annual Dues: $300
• Young Professionals (under 30) – Annual Dues: $75
• Educators – Annual Dues: $125

Who belongs (numbers and profile and job titles)?
The people who make up NorCalBMA are marketing professionals who do the big jobs, who define business goals, direct business strategy. They are idea people, visionaries and leaders, strategists and implementers. They serve as VPs, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who stand out in any professional crowd.

What does it offer?
It offers monthly events and access to job board and sponsorship opportunities to get in front of elite B-to-B marketers.

What are examples of programs?
Networking events and mixers, monthly events hosted by industry leaders, professional development & learning seminars, NorCalBMA roundtables, members only conferences that bring together top client-side digital marketing professionals and key industry experts to discuss B2B marketing topics.

Does it have networking events?
Yes, there are over 40,000 B2B companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and representatives from a number of these companies routinely attend their events. Face to face interaction with these marketing professionals is invaluable. Often, they are looking to make connections just like you.

Does it have a job openings list or job board?
Yes (http://norcalbma.org/careers/)

Can non-members attend events or participate?
Yes – they offer a non-member fee for most events

Why in essence should one belong?
As a NorCal BMA member, you enjoy all the benefits of national BMA membership. In addition, there are specific benefits that go with our chapter membership: Networking with Peers in the Bay Area, Monthly Events Hosted by Industry Experts, Professional Development & Learning, Discounted Admission Tickets to Chapter-Sponsored Events, Employment Opportunities, Access to Member-only Portal on the NorCal BMA Website

Website: https://www.ana.net

The San Francisco Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SFCAMFT) is a local chapter to provide you with opportunity to participate in advanced clinical training, practice building, professional development, networking, gaining referrals and the promotion of the MFT profession.

Website: www.sfcamft.org

Offers employment services including resume review, individual consultation on job search strategy, job search workshops on a variety of subjects, networking groups, and periodic career fairs as well as employer outreach and diversity training. Their focus is of course on LGBT folks who are job searching, including people who are new to the Bay Area. They created the first Transgender Employment Program and generally seek to serve as a clearinghouse for services and events of special interest to LGBT people as well as a link to LGBT employers such as members of the Golden Gate Business Association.

Website: www.sfcenter.org/

What is it?
The San Francisco Chapter of the American Marketing Association fosters and promotes professional learning and career advancement opportunities for all members. The chapter hosts a wealth of monthly programs, events, workshops, and discussions that introduce the latest industry trends and developments, along with valuable networking events that bring together the best marketing minds in the region.

What is its purpose or mission?
Their mission is to be a community and provide a forum dedicated to connecting Bay Area marketers with new ideas, forward-thinking people, and professional opportunities to help us all grow in our careers and further our personal development.

How much does membership cost?
• Professional or Academic (Available to all individuals in the field of marketing) – $250 + Chapter dues ($60 in SF)
• Young Professional (Available for 3 years immediately following completion of undergraduate degree) – $110 + Chapter dues ($60 in SF)
• Doctoral (For individuals currently enrolled in a doctoral program. Limited to 5 years.) – $110 + Chapter dues ($60 in SF)
• Student (For undergraduate students not currently in a full time professional position. Limited to 5 years.) – $47 + Chapter dues ($10 in SF)

Who belongs (numbers and profile and job titles)?
30,000 (nation wide) members who work, teach and study in the field of marketing.

What does it offer?
It offers and extensive resource list for members and non-members, from legal and compliance training to job description builders to an HR hotline. As well as numerous professional and networking events, certification and re-certification courses and a job board.

What are examples of programs?
Networking/social events, Lunch + Learn seminars

Does it have networking events?
Yes, they host a lot of networking events at various businesses in the San Francisco

Does it have a job openings list or job board?
Yes (http://sfama-jobs.careerwebsite.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=695)

Can non-members attend events or participate?
Yes most events have a non-member fee associated with it

Why in essence should one belong?
By joining the SFAMA you have access to not only the resources in SF but access to all the resources the AMA offers, which is invaluable since it’s one of the largest marketing associations in the world. By becoming a member it can move your career forward by connecting you with other marketing professionals, high quality training, the latest tools and tactics, exposure to leading edge thinking and incredible networking opportunities.

Website: https://amasf.org/

Offers free webinars on various topics:

• Business and HR Strategy
• Communication
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Law & Regulation
• Employee Relations
• Global HR
• Learning/Organizational Effectiveness & Development
• Risk Management
• Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Technology & Data
• Total Rewards

Website: SHRM.org

This is a free assessment that helps individuals identify their “signature strengths” and ways to apply and amplify them in their professional lives

Website: www.viacharacter.org

Online resource to match talent in the Sports/Team industry

Website: Teamworkonline.com

Membership organization for mid-to-senior executive women. Bout 600+ members; many excellent networking and content events, mostly on peninsula and south bay but they do have events and programs in SF. Can attend 2 events as a non-member

Website: www.wearewatermark.org

Professional association for women who own or are considering starting their own consulting business. Very good networking, monthly programs that help women business owners build and run their businesses

Website: www.womeninconsulting.org

Professional organization for women who are in the business of sports and corporate event planning. Members are from all levels and stages of their careers; good events and mentoring programs

Website: https://www.facebook.com/WISESF