Career and Independent Living Program Coordinator

Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC)•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LYRIC is seeking a Career and Independent Living Program Coordinator to support its internship, mentorship, and workforce development programs for LGBTQQ+ youth ages 18–24. This role is crucial in preparing youth for long-term independence, stability, and success by co-designing and leading programs that build critical life and career skills. The coordinator will facilitate paid internships, mentorship, drop-in programs, and youth-led projects. Additionally, they will develop and maintain career pipelines by building relationships with nonprofits, companies, and city job training programs to create real-world placement opportunities, directly connecting youth to affirming spaces for growth and leadership.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in education, workforce development, case management, or similar roles.
Experience delivering career and life-skills programming to youth.
Ability to build partnerships that expand opportunities for young people, especially in employment and job training.
Familiarity with frameworks such as harm reduction, trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and youth-adult partnership.
Experience working with trans youth, youth of color, and system-impacted youth.
Tech-savvy and organized, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, and data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Lead internship cohorts, mentorship programs, and drop-in youth-led programming.
Create and facilitate workshops on job readiness, leadership, financial literacy, and life skills.
Support youth in identifying personal goals and completing culminating projects.
Coordinate intern onboarding, outreach, recruitment, and scheduling.
Cultivate and maintain job training partnerships with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and private companies.
Identify and connect youth to real-world job placements that align with their interests and skills.
Collaborate with city-based programs and workforce initiatives to expand access to meaningful employment opportunities for youth.
Track program data, youth milestones, and timesheets in LYRIC’s systems.
Support budget management and materials purchasing.
Refer youth to wraparound resources such as housing, mental health, or educational support.
Support LYRIC’s youth-led drop-in space by cultivating a welcoming, affirming, and creative environment.
Co-create artistic and healing-centered community offerings alongside youth.
Work across departments to support LYRIC’s holistic youth engagement model.
Participate in team meetings, retreats, and organizational planning.
Be responsive and adaptive to evolving program and youth needs.