Are you passionate about helping young people fulfill their potential? Are you excited at the prospect of building the City of San Diego’s workforce of the future? If so, the Employ & Empower Program Coordinator may be a fit for you! The position reports to the Citywide Internship and Volunteer Program Manager in the Human Resources Department and oversees the City's industry-leading Employ & Empower internship program. It supports the development and execution of a comprehensive, youth internship program offering paid Citywide internship opportunities.

There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed in the job description. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and we encourage you to apply if you are interested.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure the Employ & Empower internship program is delivering on its commitment to develop a thriving, skilled, and educated workforce capable of tackling the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, by providing a clear, unified pathway for career growth, learning, and development today.
• Manage internal and State reporting and compliance for $9.25M annual program budget and deliverables.
• Collaborate with City Departments to increase internship opportunities and build pathways to permanent City employment.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with local high schools, community colleges, and universities to develop and deploy Career Technical Education pathways.
• Engage community-based organizations to promote City internship opportunities and resources.
• Develop program improvements to ensure interns and department intern supervisors have an exceptional experience.
• Facilitate marketing efforts and attend recruiting and promotion events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (e.g., Business Administration, Education, Public Administration); and
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible program management and development experience.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.

Desirable Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated team player with an ability to mentor and support others.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, politically sensitive environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully interact and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize for maximum effectiveness, explore many creative options, and use sound judgment in planning.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and use insights to inform program improvements.

Benefits:
The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.

The Department:
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to position the City as the regional employer of choice through best-in-class recruitment, retention, and employee relations practices. The Department is comprised of the following programs: Human Resources, Labor Relations, People and Organization Development, Reasonable Accommodations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talent Acquisition, Citywide Volunteer, Internship, and Work Readiness, COVID Response and Recovery, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, and Veteran Affairs. Under the guidance of the Human Resources Director, Assistant Director, and Deputy Directors, these programs provide a broad range of support and development activities for the nearly 12,000-employee workforce.

The City:
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan".

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 11,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2024 operating and capital budget of approximately $5 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Application Instructions: Kindly adhere to the instructions provided in the "Selection/Application Process" section below, we regret to inform you that online applications will not be considered.

Selection/Application Process:
To be considered for this position, you must submit the following items to the Human Resources Department at: HumanResources@sandiego.gov
1) Resume;
2) Letter of Interest, highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and
3) List of three professional references.

NOTE(S):

1. Attachments must be submitted in either PDF or Word Document format.
2. Reference Recruitment Number U2387 in the Subject Line.
3. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews and selection may begin upon receipt of resumes from qualified individuals.

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. If you have any questions, please email the City’s Human Resources Department at HumanResources@sandiego.gov.

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.