Outreach and Communications Coordinator

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

11d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

LYRIC, founded in 1988, supports nearly 2,000 LGBTQQ+ and allied youth annually. Our mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education, career training, health promotion, and leadership development for LGBTQQ+ youth, their families, and allies. The organization operates with a budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of 20+. The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will co-create and support the implementation of LYRIC’s communications strategies. This role supports the expansion of communications and grassroots fundraising initiatives, aligning LYRIC’s values of social justice, learning, and leadership development with our practices. The Coordinator will also support core fund development activities as they relate to communications and manage outreach activities for fund development, programs, and organizational initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Development and Communications.

Requirements

2 years of verifiable experience in communications planning and implementation of diverse communication strategies for a nonprofit organization.
Excellent written communication skills (English); ability to compose, edit, and proofread materials.
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Extensive computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite.
Graphic design experience; proven experience using graphics and web development tools, including Publisher, Wordpress, basic HTML.
Experience working with Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) on behalf of an organization.
Excellent project management and planning skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects within deadlines.
Self-motivated. Ability to hold yourself accountable for your own work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; highly organized.
Highly positive and enthusiastic style.
Commitment to ongoing self-improvement.
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of LYRIC.
Passion and commitment to fostering healthy LGBTQQ+ youth and ability to work in a supportive role within protocols that prioritize youth development principles and organizational capacity.
Knowledge of youth issues, particularly those affecting LGBTQQ+ youth.
Commitment to youth development, social justice and anti-oppression principles and practices.
Ability to interact with colleagues, LYRIC constituents, and other external audiences with a pleasant and effective manner.
Experience and competencies in working in a multiracial, multicultural environment.
Some weekends and evening hours are required and will be scheduled in advance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a complementary communications plan with the Communications and Development Director to highlight LYRIC’s vision and community impact, strengthen the organization’s external messaging, and cultivate donor and community relationships.
Co-develop the strategic direction of LYRIC Communications.
Manage LYRIC’s digital communication channels including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, and Inside and Out E-News, ensuring regular postings and communication that promote the work of the organization with high-quality content.
Craft key organization-wide messages and manage their distribution through various print media (organizational collateral, reports, and brochures, etc.).
Coordinate consultants and vendors as needed.
Develop and implement LYRIC Content Creation Guidelines, LYRIC Style Guide, and LYRIC Social Media guidelines for staff and youth.
Support LYRIC’s communication campaigns, including support of the LYRIC Capitol Renovation Campaign and others as needed.
Support communication sessions with and for board, staff, community members, and youth (including trainings, working groups, outreach events, call nights, etc.).
Engage community and external stakeholders in dialogue regarding community needs as opportunities present.
Maintain website and updates, including consistency in pages and calendaring, with support from Independent Contractor Website Designers.
Support community events as needed, including community outreach, documentation of events, and organization of photos for internal and public use.
Attend agency staff and Board meetings, retreats, and gatherings, as requested.
Provide input and co-develop LYRIC’s communications budget with the Development and Communications Director.
Monitor budget versus actual progress of line items for which they are responsible throughout the fiscal year.
Database management and maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$800 annual health & wellness cash supplement.
Professional and Learning Development Trainings including $1000 optional employee’s choice of professional and learning development external opportunities.
Comprehensive health insurance including full coverage of medical, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic insurance for employees.
Optional Health FSA and Commuter Benefits with employee contributions.
403b retirement plan, including up to 4% employer matching.
19 holidays observed including employee birthday and 5 days for winter break.
19 Vacation days (accrued at 6.33 hours twice a month).
18 sick days (accrued at 6 hours twice a month).
1 personal day.
3 days of critical incident leave.
3 days of bereavement leave.
5 days of paid jury duty.