Program Coordinator

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Work Environment

How to Apply

LEAF is seeking three Program Coordinators to support the delivery and coordination of one of our core program areas: Career Exploration & Discovery (CED), College Success Program (CSP), College and Career Preparation (CCP), or Family Engagement & Advocacy (FE & Adv).

• Facilitate engaging workshops, group sessions, and events for students, families, and/or mentors in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Develop program materials, slide decks, and resources within a defined curriculum framework established by the Senior Program Coordinator and Senior Program Manager.
• Audit facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse participants, fostering engagement, knowledge retention, and skill building.
• Cookordination program schedules, activities, and logistics in collaboration with the direct manager and partner sites.
• Collect and maintain accurate program data, including institutional academic records, attendance records, participant feedback, and information needed for stipend or check distribution.
• Organize participant contact information to support timely communication and follow-up.
• Track participant progress toward program milestones and flag concerns to the direct manager.
• Support a caseload of approximately 150 scholars.
• Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with students, families, mentors, and community partners.
• Support outreach and communication efforts with schools, community organizations, and families to promote program participation.
• Represent LEAF at school sites, community events, and partner locations to recruit participants and build program awareness.
• Plan and participate in LEAF engagement activities, including orientations, family nights, resource fairs, recruitment presentations, and community events.
• Support the creation of outreach materials such as flyers, social media content, and email communications.
• Collect participant stories and program highlights to contribute to impact reporting and communications efforts.
• Collaborate closely with the direct manager and broader LEAF team to share updates, surface challenges, and implement feedback.
• Contribute to team efforts to improve program processes and participant experience.
• Actively seek and apply feedback to continuously improve individual work and service delivery.

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field preferred or equivalent direct experience. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required. Experience providing supportive services to students, families, and/or in the community, preferred. Some experience building professional relationships and rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds, particularly with the demographic LEAF primarily serves. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Familiarity with East San José or similar communities. Strong presentation/facilitation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Google Suite, including Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets. Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, and other graphic design applications is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

$66,000-$72,600 annual base salary based on experience and qualifications. A wide range of medical and vision/dental coverage options, with LEAF paying a portion. Optional disability, and life insurance coverage options, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts, employee-paid. 401(k) retirement plan with a LEAF match: 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. Generous paid time off: 14 paid holidays, 15 days accrued vacation, which increases with length of service, 10 days paid sick leave. Parking and mileage reimbursement. Cell phone stipend. Employer-sponsored professional development opportunities.

Work Environment

LEAF offices are located at 1550 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. This position is required to work on-site 2-3 days per week and travel to multiple school sites within the Bay Area. Regular evening and occasional weekend events may be required, with the ability to flex working hours accordingly. Local travel may be required for this job; reliable transportation is solely the responsibility of the employee.

How to Apply

Interested candidates submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio showcasing relevant communication materials or sample work at https://www.leafca.org/careers or careers@leafca.org. Application screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. LEAF is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry (including caste), gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health status, family caregiver status, political or religious affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by law.