College to County Mentorship Program Coordinator (Limited Duration)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- Three (3) years of experience of professional-level experience in program management or human resources
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package , including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
