College to County Mentorship Program Coordinator; Limited

Overview

Multnomah County is seeking a dedicated and equity-minded professional for the position of the College to County Mentorship Program (C2C) Coordinator. This role is central to our mission of advancing workforce development and career pathway models that prioritize equity across the county. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about workforce equity and capable of managing complex, countywide logistics.

As the C2C Program Coordinator, you will manage the entirety of this countywide internship program. Your work will focus on planning, administration, and operations to ensure the program effectively supports students from marginalized communities and builds a talent pathway for the County.

This is an internal recruitment open to all current regular, trial service and limited duration Human Resources employees of Multnomah County who are in paid status, on approved leave, or on an active recall list.

Program Management & Planning

• Develop a strategic vision for the program and conduct departmental needs assessments.
• Manage a centralized budget that is allocated across county departments.
• Directly supervise the C2C Program Intern (an alumni of the program), including coaching, task delegation, and time approval.
• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy to keep internal partners, community partners, and interns informed.
• Ensure program compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws (e.g., BOLI, Wage and Hour laws).

Orientation & Professional Development

• Design and facilitate weekly summer professional development sessions focused on career growth and intercultural competencies.
• Lead the welcoming, orientation, and onboarding of interns using equity-informed and culturally responsive strategies.
• Coordinate large-scale training events, including analyzing materials and identifying facilitators.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness through surveys and meetings to implement improvements.

Consultation, Coaching & Recognition

• Coach and consult with managers and mentors on intern performance, monitoring hours, and resolving issues.
• Implement Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) goals to support mentoring and leadership development.
• Develop "affinity coach" pairings based on shared identity and professional interests.
• Coordinate recognition activities to celebrate intern achievements.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
• Three (3) years of experience of professional-level experience in program management or human resources

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience building relationships and managing programs and/or teams in a highly matrixed and political environment
• Proven experience developing or administering programs focused on workforce development, career pathways, or internship models that specifically advance equity for marginalized communities.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development curriculum, workshops, or orientation programs for diverse audiences.
• Experience implementing goals from a Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) or similar organizational equity framework.
• Transferable skills:
  Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Your Completed Application Must Include The Following Items

• Required:
  
  A completed online application.
• Required:
  
  A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
• Required:
  
  A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

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