Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Position Title: Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development and Communications

Salary: $30.58 per hour

About LYRIC

Founded in 1988, the Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) provides support and services to nearly 2,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning (LGBTQQ+) and allied youth per year. LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career training, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ+ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities. The organization has a budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of 20+.

Focus Areas

The Outreach and  Communications Coordinator co-creates the design and supports the implementation of LYRIC’s communications. The Coordinator: (1) supports the expansion of LYRIC’s communications and development/ grassroots fundraising initiatives – aligning LYRIC’s values of social justice, learning, and leadership development to our communications and fund development practices; (2) supports LYRIC’s core fund development activities as they apply to LYRIC communications; and (3) manages outreach activities as the relate to fund development, programs, and organizational wide activities.  The Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and Communications

Knowledge

• Develop and implement a complementary communications plan with the Communications and Development Director to: (1) highlight LYRIC’s vision and community impact; (2) strengthen the organization’s external messaging; and (3) cultivate donor and community relationships
• Co-develop the strategic direction of LYRIC Communications
• Responsible for LYRIC’s digital communication channels including, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, Inside and Out E-News, etc. 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.). Coordinating consultants and vendors as needed.
• Develop and implement LYRIC Content Creation Guidelines, LYRIC Style Guide, LYRIC Social Media guidelines for staff and youth, etc. 
• 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, calendaring, with some support from Independent  Contractor Website Designers.
• Support of community events as needed, including community outreach, documentation of events, and organization of photos for internal and public use and more
• Attend agency staff and Board meetings, retreats and gathering, as requested
• Provide input and co-develops LYRIC’s communications budget with the Development and Communications Director; Monitor budget v. actual progress of line items for which they are responsible throughout the fiscal year
• Database management and maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• 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, 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. 

The salary for the position is non-exempt and receives an hourly wage of $30.58 per hour at 40 hours per week. LYRIC uses an equity-based model of compensation; we offer a fixed pay rate for staff according to position and tenure with an annual pay increase. Salary is non-negotiable.

Why LYRIC

• A career that truly impacts the lives of LGBTQQ+ youth.
• $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 (accrued at 6.33 hours twice a month) days, 18 sick days (accrued at 6 hours twice a month), 1 personal day; 3 days of critical incident leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, and 5 days of paid jury duty.
• This is a union position w/ OPEIU Local 29

The position is in-person full-time. 

LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people of color, immigrants, young people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and genderqueer people, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, and bilingual and bicultural people. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

No phone calls or email inquiries.