Temporary Schools Program Coordinator

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

1d•Onsite

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. The program serves 120 youth annually through weekly groups exploring healthy relationships, self-confidence, identity, and navigating school and community systems. Cohorts include 3–10 students, averaging five participants, and sessions take place primarily in high school Wellness Centers or school-based health centers. The coordinator also connects students with LYRIC’s Purple House programs and supports Purple House programming during spring break and summer break dates within the employment period. This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt, union position running January through June 2027. It is in-person at SFUSD school sites and LYRIC’s Purple House in San Francisco. Local travel among program locations by public transportation is required, and LYRIC covers work-related transit costs. The position reports to the Schools Program Manager and pays $30.58 per hour, non-negotiable under LYRIC’s equity-based pay model. The role facilitates weekly youth support groups, prepares and adapts age-appropriate curriculum, offers individual check-ins and basic resource support, and fosters student voice, leadership, and participation. It connects students to LYRIC services and coordinates with school staff, counselors, Wellness Center staff, colleagues, and community partners. The coordinator plans sessions, maintains accurate participation and referral records, contributes to reports, follows confidentiality and safety procedures, and participates in supervision, meetings, trainings, and organization-wide events. The position also requires adaptability and an organized transition of program information and outstanding follow-up at the end of the assignment. Benefits listed include an annual health and wellness cash supplement and professional development funding; employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match; optional health FSA and commuter benefits; and annual time-off offerings. Eligibility, accrual, and proration for this temporary position are subject to applicable policies, plan terms, and the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

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.
Commitment to equity, cultural humility, and affirming LGBTQQ+ youth across backgrounds.
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 ability to respond to challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
Sound judgment, including recognizing safety concerns, working within the role, and seeking guidance when needed.
Reliability, accountability, and ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Strong planning, time management, and documentation skills across multiple school sites.
Openness to feedback and ability to adapt to changing student needs, schedules, and program settings.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn organizational data systems.
Availability to work full-time, in-person from January through June 2027, including during school breaks.
Ability to travel locally between program locations by public transportation; work-related transit costs are covered by LYRIC.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public schools, Wellness Centers, school-based health centers, or educational programs.
Experience with community-based organizations serving LGBTQQ+ youth.
Experience supporting students facing housing insecurity, immigration challenges, or other barriers to participation.
Experience in youth support services, resource navigation, or case coordination.
Experience connecting students with community-based programming.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly support groups promoting positive identity development, self-esteem, healthy relationships, personal growth, and peer connection.
Center youth voices and choices and create 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 group 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 and appropriate de-escalation, seeking support when needed.
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.
Plan weekly sessions for cohorts of 3–10 students, with sessions lasting up to 45 minutes as described in the duties.
Prepare materials in advance and manage responsibilities, time, and resources across school sites.
Build collaborative relationships with school staff, counselors, Wellness Center staff, and community partners.
Coordinate schedules, meeting spaces, and student referrals, and 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 annual goal of serving 120 youth.
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.
Participate in supervision, team meetings, trainings, and organization-wide events.
Collaborate across departments and contribute to shared responsibilities.
Seek and apply feedback, reflect on 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.
Travel locally between SFUSD school sites, LYRIC’s Purple House, and other program locations using public transportation.

Benefits

$800 per year Health & Wellness Cash Supplement.
$1,000 per 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.
19 paid holidays annually, including birthday and winter closure.
19 vacation days annually.
18 sick days annually.
Bereavement, jury duty, and critical incident leave.
LYRIC covers public transit costs for work-related travel between program locations.