EPIP
Program Director (L)
EPIP, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center ( LYRIC ), one of the oldest, largest, and most innovative organizations in the nation serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth, seeks a talented and outcomes-oriented
Program Director
to support their continued growth and impact in transforming systems that marginalize LGBTQQ youth. Founded in 1988, 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. LYRIC works to transform the landscape for all LGBTQQ youth, particularly those who are low-income and youth of color, in schools, public agencies, and communities.With an anticipated 2019 budget of more than $3M and more than 25 staff members, 10 fellows, and over 90 paid youth interns, the Program Director will join a passionate and mission-driven team in creating a network of supports for LGBTQQ youth that includes direct advocacy, community-building opportunities, and workforce development initiatives. Last year LYRIC impacted over 1,159 youth through direct services, and an additional 3,376 through outreach, in their efforts to build a Youth Leadership Pipeline – strengthening the capacity of LGBTQQ youth to develop key life skills, healthy relationships, and potential career pathways.Reporting to the Deputy Director and working closely with the leadership team, the Program Director will directly support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of LYRIC’s program continuum, integrating and codifying key practices across the organization that strengthen the ability of program teams to replicate, adapt, and expand the work as the organization continues to grow. The Program Director will directly manage a team of 15 program staff, leading and articulating a multi-year vision for the strategic expansion of LYRIC’s programming, and promoting leadership development opportunities for both colleagues and youth participants.The ideal candidate must share a passion for building the leadership capacity of LGBTQQ youth, striving to foster a world that honors, respects, and appreciates LGBTQQ youth and their contributions. The successful Program Director will bring broad and deep knowledge of issues impacting LGBTQQ communities and young people, expertise in implementing positive youth development frameworks, restorative justice and/or related systems change, and demonstrated mastery of group facilitation, curriculum development, and effective case management practices.The new Program Director will join LYRIC at an exciting time in its history. As a nationally-recognized model for leadership development with LGBTQQ youth that is guided by its strategic initiatives and operating principles, LYRIC continues to innovate and drive excellence in its programming, furthering its mission and impact on the opportunities of LGBTQQ young people.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATEA demonstrated commitment to and/or experience serving LGBTQQ youth and a broad and deep knowledge of and empathy for the challenges they face, both interpersonally and within systems.A commitment to providing culturally-responsive services that honor, value, and celebrate the diverse needs and backgrounds of LGBTQQ young people; competent in working in a multiracial, multicultural, multi-gendered, and intergenerational environment.Proven expertise in the implementation of positive youth development frameworks, youth-adult partnership frameworks, restorative justice, and/or systems change; familiarity with diverse models of working with youth (e.g. harm reduction, de-escalation, positive sexuality, HIV/STI prevention).At least five years of program management experience within an organization providing leadership development, grassroots organizing, civic engagement, advocacy, workforce development, or educational services to youth.Demonstrated experience crafting, implementing, and adapting program strategy; developing and managing budgets; monitoring and measuring impact using evaluation systems; and ensuring compliance and completion of complex government contract and grant reports.Expertise in case management best practices, curriculum development, group facilitation, and staff supervision practices; demonstrated capacity to build productive and sustainable partnerships both internally and externally.A collaborative management style that fosters trust, respect, and creative approaches to problem solving; a commitment to mentoring staff, leading with integrity, and modeling transparent communication.Experience and comfort with working with transgender youth, young women, youth of color, youth with disabilities, undocumented youth, young men who have sex with men (YMSM), youth living with HIV, system-engaged youth, immigrant communities, youth engaged in sex work, youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and other historically marginalized groups.Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to demonstrate both a sense of joy and gravitas in translating the impact of LYRIC’s work to internal and external audiences.Preference for candidates who bring an extensive knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area and its resources, particularly for LGBTQQ youth, youth of color, undocumented youth, and their families.Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish is highly desirable.TO APPLYThis search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Chris Cannon, and Makeba Greene of NPAG. Nominations, inquiries, and/or applications including your resume and a cover letter should be submitted to:
LYRIC-PD@nonprofitprofessionals.comLYRIC 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.
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Program Director
to support their continued growth and impact in transforming systems that marginalize LGBTQQ youth. Founded in 1988, 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. LYRIC works to transform the landscape for all LGBTQQ youth, particularly those who are low-income and youth of color, in schools, public agencies, and communities.With an anticipated 2019 budget of more than $3M and more than 25 staff members, 10 fellows, and over 90 paid youth interns, the Program Director will join a passionate and mission-driven team in creating a network of supports for LGBTQQ youth that includes direct advocacy, community-building opportunities, and workforce development initiatives. Last year LYRIC impacted over 1,159 youth through direct services, and an additional 3,376 through outreach, in their efforts to build a Youth Leadership Pipeline – strengthening the capacity of LGBTQQ youth to develop key life skills, healthy relationships, and potential career pathways.Reporting to the Deputy Director and working closely with the leadership team, the Program Director will directly support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of LYRIC’s program continuum, integrating and codifying key practices across the organization that strengthen the ability of program teams to replicate, adapt, and expand the work as the organization continues to grow. The Program Director will directly manage a team of 15 program staff, leading and articulating a multi-year vision for the strategic expansion of LYRIC’s programming, and promoting leadership development opportunities for both colleagues and youth participants.The ideal candidate must share a passion for building the leadership capacity of LGBTQQ youth, striving to foster a world that honors, respects, and appreciates LGBTQQ youth and their contributions. The successful Program Director will bring broad and deep knowledge of issues impacting LGBTQQ communities and young people, expertise in implementing positive youth development frameworks, restorative justice and/or related systems change, and demonstrated mastery of group facilitation, curriculum development, and effective case management practices.The new Program Director will join LYRIC at an exciting time in its history. As a nationally-recognized model for leadership development with LGBTQQ youth that is guided by its strategic initiatives and operating principles, LYRIC continues to innovate and drive excellence in its programming, furthering its mission and impact on the opportunities of LGBTQQ young people.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATEA demonstrated commitment to and/or experience serving LGBTQQ youth and a broad and deep knowledge of and empathy for the challenges they face, both interpersonally and within systems.A commitment to providing culturally-responsive services that honor, value, and celebrate the diverse needs and backgrounds of LGBTQQ young people; competent in working in a multiracial, multicultural, multi-gendered, and intergenerational environment.Proven expertise in the implementation of positive youth development frameworks, youth-adult partnership frameworks, restorative justice, and/or systems change; familiarity with diverse models of working with youth (e.g. harm reduction, de-escalation, positive sexuality, HIV/STI prevention).At least five years of program management experience within an organization providing leadership development, grassroots organizing, civic engagement, advocacy, workforce development, or educational services to youth.Demonstrated experience crafting, implementing, and adapting program strategy; developing and managing budgets; monitoring and measuring impact using evaluation systems; and ensuring compliance and completion of complex government contract and grant reports.Expertise in case management best practices, curriculum development, group facilitation, and staff supervision practices; demonstrated capacity to build productive and sustainable partnerships both internally and externally.A collaborative management style that fosters trust, respect, and creative approaches to problem solving; a commitment to mentoring staff, leading with integrity, and modeling transparent communication.Experience and comfort with working with transgender youth, young women, youth of color, youth with disabilities, undocumented youth, young men who have sex with men (YMSM), youth living with HIV, system-engaged youth, immigrant communities, youth engaged in sex work, youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and other historically marginalized groups.Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to demonstrate both a sense of joy and gravitas in translating the impact of LYRIC’s work to internal and external audiences.Preference for candidates who bring an extensive knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area and its resources, particularly for LGBTQQ youth, youth of color, undocumented youth, and their families.Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish is highly desirable.TO APPLYThis search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet, Chris Cannon, and Makeba Greene of NPAG. Nominations, inquiries, and/or applications including your resume and a cover letter should be submitted to:
LYRIC-PD@nonprofitprofessionals.comLYRIC 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.
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