TEMPORARY SCHOOLS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

TEMPORARY SCHOOLS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt
Employment Period: January–June 2027
Reports To: Schools Program Manager
Location: In-person at SFUSD school sites and LYRIC’s Purple House, San Francisco
Hourly Rate: $30.58/hour (non-negotiable per LYRIC’s equity-based pay model)
Union Status: Union position (OPEIU Local 29)

ABOUT THE POSITION

LYRIC seeks a thoughtful and experienced Temporary Schools Program Coordinator to deliver school-based support groups for SFUSD students, creating affirming spaces for LGBTQQ+ youth to strengthen positive identity development, self-esteem, personal growth, and peer connection. Serving 120 youth annually, the program offers weekly groups exploring healthy relationships, self-confidence, identity, and navigating school and community systems. Each cohort includes 3–10 students, averaging 5 participants, with sessions lasting up to 60 minutes, typically held in high school Wellness Centers or school-based health centers. The coordinator also connects students with LYRIC’s Purple House programs and supports programming there during spring break and summer break dates within the January–June employment period.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Youth Development & Engagement: Build on young people’s strengths, center their voices and choices, and support their leadership, independence, and progress toward their goals.

• Equity & Inclusion: Create affirming environments for LGBTQQ+ youth across identities and backgrounds. Practice cultural humility, examine personal biases, and recognize how systemic barriers affect young people’s lives.

• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Build trust with youth, coworkers, and community partners. Coordinate services, share relevant information appropriately, and contribute to shared goals.

• Effective Communication: Listen actively, communicate clearly and respectfully, and address concerns directly and constructively. Adapt communication to different needs and situations.

• Emotional Awareness & Self-Management: Recognize how personal emotions and reactions affect others. Remain grounded during challenging interactions and respond with empathy, professionalism, and a trauma-informed approach.

• Critical Thinking & Sound Judgment: Assess situations, identify appropriate next steps, and recognize when to seek guidance. Respond to safety concerns within established protocols and the scope of the role.

• Professional Integrity & Accountability: Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality, follow through on commitments, and take responsibility for actions. Communicate barriers early and follow organizational policies.

• Program Delivery & Organization: Prepare and deliver purposeful services and activities, manage time and resources responsibly, and complete accurate, timely documentation and follow-up.

• Learning & Adaptability: Seek and apply feedback, build relevant skills, and adjust to changing youth and program needs. Use reflection and experience to improve practice.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Youth Development & Group Facilitation

• Facilitate weekly support groups promoting positive identity development, self-esteem, healthy relationships, personal growth, and peer connection.
• Center youth voices and choices, creating opportunities for leadership and meaningful participation.
• Prepare and adapt age-appropriate curriculum informed by positive youth development, harm reduction, and youth sexual health education.
• Create inclusive, affirming environments that reflect students’ identities and address barriers to participation.
• Provide individual check-ins and basic resource support while maintaining boundaries and supporting youth independence.
• Respond to challenging group dynamics with empathy, self-awareness, and appropriate de-escalation; seek support when needed.

School-to-Community Connections

• Connect students with programs, services, and opportunities at LYRIC’s Purple House.
• Coordinate introductions, referrals, and follow-up with colleagues to help students access services and maintain engagement.
• Support Purple House programming during spring break and summer break dates within the employment period.

Program Planning & Partnerships

• Plan weekly sessions of up to 45 minutes for cohorts of 3–10 students.
• Prepare materials in advance, manage responsibilities across school sites, and use time and resources responsibly.
• Build collaborative relationships with school staff, counselors, Wellness Center staff, and community partners.
• Coordinate schedules, meeting spaces, and student referrals; communicate expectations and changes clearly.
• Participate in student support meetings when appropriate, sharing information within confidentiality requirements and the scope of the role.
• Use student feedback and participation data to improve programming and contribute to the program’s annual goal of serving 120 youth.

Documentation, Accountability & Safety

• Maintain accurate, timely records of participation, activities, referrals, and outcomes in LYRIC’s data systems.
• Contribute to program reports and funder documentation.
• Protect confidential information and follow procedures for storing and sharing records.
• Recognize safety concerns, follow reporting and response protocols, and consult the Schools Program Manager when guidance is needed.
• Follow through on commitments and communicate barriers early.

Teamwork & Professional Growth

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, trainings, and organization-wide events.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to shared responsibilities.
• Seek and apply feedback, reflect on personal assumptions and reactions, and take responsibility for improvement.
• Adapt to changing school and program needs while communicating about priorities and capacity.
• Support an organized transition of program information and outstanding follow-up at the end of the assignment.

YOU BRING

• At least 2 years of experience in youth programming, education, or related fields, including structured group facilitation with middle school and/or high school students.
• Knowledge of positive youth development, harm reduction, and youth sexual health, with the ability to support youth voice, identity development, and independence.
• A commitment to equity, cultural humility, and affirming LGBTQQ+ youth across backgrounds.
• The ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate with students, school personnel, coworkers, and community partners.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including addressing concerns respectfully and directly.
• Emotional awareness and the ability to respond to challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Sound judgment, including recognizing safety concerns, working within your role, and seeking guidance when needed.
• Reliability, accountability, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong planning, time management, and documentation skills across multiple school sites.
• Openness to feedback and the ability to adapt to changing student needs, schedules, and program settings.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn organizational data systems.
• Availability to work full-time, in-person from January through June 2027, including during school breaks.

• Public schools, Wellness Centers, school-based health centers, or educational programs.
• Community-based organizations serving LGBTQQ+ youth.
• Supporting students facing housing insecurity, immigration challenges, or other barriers to participation.
• Youth support services, resource navigation, or case coordination.
• Connecting students with community-based programming.

Local travel between SFUSD school sites, LYRIC’s Purple House, and other program locations using public transportation is required. LYRIC covers public transit costs for work-related travel between locations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Wage: $30.58/hour, non-negotiable per LYRIC’s equity-based compensation model.
Union: Represented by OPEIU Local 29.

Benefits include:
• $800/year Health & Wellness Cash Supplement.
• $1,000/year for professional development.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Optional health FSA and commuter benefits.

Annual time-off offerings:
• 19 paid holidays, including your birthday and winter closure.
• 19 vacation days.
• 18 sick days.
• Bereavement, jury duty, and critical incident leave.

These amounts reflect LYRIC’s annual offerings. Eligibility, accrual, and any proration for this temporary position are subject to applicable policies, plan terms, and the collective bargaining agreement.

WHY JOIN LYRIC?

Support LGBTQQ+ students, strengthen connections between schools and community resources, and grow your skills in youth development, facilitation, and school partnerships with a collaborative, mission-driven team.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter through our online application portal. No phone calls or email inquiries, please.

This is a temporary, full-time, in-person position from January through June 2027, including programming during school breaks within the employment period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, LGBTQQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people from historically excluded communities. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.