Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full-Time, At- Will, Hourly or Exempt

Location: Hybrid / San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $66,000 - $72,600

Reports to: Program Director/Senior Manager

Organization Overview

The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) is committed to promoting equal

opportunities for Latinx students to excel in higher education and realize their career aspirations

for social and economic advancement. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we offer a range of

programs and education initiatives, including comprehensive support services for

postsecondary enrollment and persistence, career pathways preparation, and educational equity

advocacy.

Since 2019, we have supported over 1,000 LEAF Scholars and their families throughout their

college journey. In 2024 alone, we served more than 500 LEAF Scholars and over 90 LEAF

Mentors, along with more than 200 families. A remarkable 85% of our students persist in

college, considering that fewer than 20% of low-income Latinx students nationally persist in

earning a college degree within six years. Our comprehensive support system includes

scholarships, workshops, peer mentorship, parent engagement, and college partnerships, which

all work together to increase the enrollment and retention rates of Latinx students. With our

unwavering commitment, we aspire to empower and uplift our community's next generation of

Latinx leaders.

Position Overview

LEAF is seeking three passionate and dedicated 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). Placement will be based on a combination of candidate experience,

preference, and organizational need at the time of hire.

Each of these programs is designed to support first-generation, low-income Latinx students and

families in East San José as they navigate postsecondary education, career development, and

family engagement. The Program Coordinator plays a frontline role in delivering high-quality

programming, building relationships with participants, and ensuring smooth day-to-day program

operations.

Our current open positions are with the College Success Program. If you are interested in being

considered for additional program areas, please indicate in your cover letter.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Delivery & Facilitation

● 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

● Adapt facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse participants, fostering

engagement, knowledge retention, and skill building.

Program Coordination & Administration

● Coordinate 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.

Relationship Building & Community Engagement

● 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.

Events & Outreach

● 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.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

● Work 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed

by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Qualifications

● 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

● Submit to a background check and TB test, as well as any other school-based

requirements

A Strong Candidate:

● Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students,

families, and partners

● Is able to Implement cultural competence, empowerment, and engagement strategies

● Has strong organizational and collaboration skills

● Is able to execute structured tasks within specific, individual workstreams

● Can anticipate risks and alerts manager

● Prioritizes building trusting, respectful, professional relationships that develop self and

peers

● Will seek to improve individual work; proactively seeks and acts on feedback

Compensation and Benefits

LEAF offers a generous pay and benefits package which includes:

● $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.