SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR

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OVERVIEW

The Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) is accepting applications for the position of Senior Project Coordinator in our Executive Management Division.

EWDD strives to create an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy where all residents and small businesses can prosper today while being equipped to thrive in the future. To achieve this vision, EWDD focuses on strengthening protective factors that prevent economic exclusion, building community resilience, and promoting opportunities for economic advancement. This Senior Project Coordinator role will support the executive team to align the work of the department with the priorities and needs of individual council districts throughout the City of Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison to elected officials to help the Department respond quickly to official and public inquiries;
• Maintain and track Council Motions and relevant Council committee developments, requests from elected officials, and coordinate responses with EWDD Divisions;
• Attend and collaborate with City officials and their representatives at field events and support citywide projects and deliverables, and;
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Team to help the Department meet, develop, and report on economic and workforce development priorities to inform regional, sector-specific, and strategic planning projects.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of City of Los Angeles government structure, policies, and legislative processes.
• Experience working with elected officials, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of economic and workforce development programs and city services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports, memos, and presentations.
• Ability to analyze policy issues, track legislation, and provide recommendations to leadership using data-informed methods.

Interpersonal & Professional Abilities:

• Strong relationship-building skills with elected officials, city departments, businesses, and community organizations.
• Ability to manage sensitive political and community issues with diplomacy and discretion.
• Experience coordinating meetings, public events, and stakeholder outreach efforts.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Technical & Administrative Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Experience with legislative tracking systems, and public records management.
• Understanding of budgetary processes and grant funding mechanisms is a plus.

How to apply

SELECTION PROCESS

A screening process may be applied to determine a reasonable number of candidates with the most relevant background and experience to interview. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process for further evaluation. As a part of the selection process, present and former supervisors may be contacted and a review of personnel folders may be conducted. A performance exercise may also be given.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred, however comparable experience will be credited) AND 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public policy, community engagement, or a similar role. Experience in legislative affairs and project management is highly desirable.
• A valid California driver's license and a good driving record are also required.

NOTE: Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements by the application deadline.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume in PDF form. The resume may be submitted using the Google form* below:

https://forms.gle/HhoKTznJpswqXYFP7

Deadline to Apply: 4:00pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Late submissions or appeals will not be accepted. IMPORTANT: Your resume must list in detail your qualifying experience(s).

*May close at any time if sufficient applications are received.

exempt employment

If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process.

General Information About Exempt Employment

Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest.

Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees

There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position.

Closing Date/Time: 2/28/25

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