Innovation Fellow - Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Jefferson County Innovation Fellowship is a 1–2-year program that equips aspiring innovators with the skills to transform government services through new technologies and solutions. It is a full-time role with a salary and limited medical benefits that can act as a launch pad for a career in civic innovation and technology. In addition to the work you’ll do, you’ll get to know other fellows through a variety of projects, networking, and social events. The Innovation Team is housed within the Business Innovation & Technology department. We work to build a culture of innovation by championing new and inventive ways of serving internal and external customers, rewarding employee-led discovery and inventive actions, and encouraging thoughtful risk-taking. Our goal is to transform the way the government operates by supporting and leading business process and technology improvements. Join Jefferson County’s Innovation Team as our Innovation Program Coordinator Fellow. In this role, you’ll coordinate our Innovation Fellowship and Internship Programs, including recruitment, onboarding, project matching, and tracking results. You’ll also support countywide innovation initiatives like the Technology Showcase, Innovation Awards, communications, and updates to our web presence—gaining broad exposure to innovation, culture building, and emerging technology. The Jefferson County Innovation Fellowship program is designed to provide talented individuals with an opportunity to gain practical and diverse real-world experience in government innovation. Fellows will learn about the inner workings of county government and make a difference in the community through meaningful projects. Fellows will interact with senior leaders, attend high level meetings, and will be exposed to the responsibilities and challenges of multiple departments. Fellows can expect a stipend for job-related training, conferences, or certifications, mentorship and coaching, expert led educational discussions, training on process and technology improvement tools and techniques, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders and attend high-level meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Interest in the intersection of technology and how organizations deliver high-quality services.
- Experience with event coordination or managing projects.
- Interest and experience recruiting and coaching staff or volunteers.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- At least 1 year of managing multiple projects (i.e., developing project schedules, tracking progress, navigating obstacles)
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization
Nice To Haves
- Experience coaching and/or managing volunteers or junior staff
- Experience recruiting staff or volunteers
- Experience analyzing business processes, programs, and policies, and creating recommendations for improvement
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Fellowship and Internship Programs, such as recruitment, professional development programming, and intern support and leadership
- Track project progress, support participant success, and organize events and learning opportunities.
- Identity and scope project opportunities for future interns in collaboration with other employees.
- Collaborate with educational institutions and external partners to develop and administer internship and fellowship pipelines, including both internally hosted internships and externally sponsored student projects.
- Contribute to special projects such as the Technology Showcase, Innovation Awards, and other events or initiatives.
- Draft content and coordinate updates for innovation-related communications and web presence.
- Collaborate with the Innovation Program Manager and team members to advance the county’s innovation goals.
Benefits
- Medical coverage for both the employee and/or any dependent children for limited rates.
- Stipend for job-related training, conferences, or certifications
- Mentorship and coaching
- Expert led educational discussions
- Training on process and technology improvement tools and techniques
- Opportunities to interact with senior leaders and attend high-level meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
