Program Coordinator Intern (SoCal)

EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE BACKGROUND

The Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national non-profit organization that partners with labor unions, community organizations, social justice advocates, development intermediaries, research and technical assistance providers, and socially responsible businesses dedicated to building high road – sustainable, just and inclusive – regional economies. The Collaborative envisions a future in which American cities are the greenest and most equitable in the world, leading the way to head off global climate change while creating a vital new economic sector with low-income and communities of color as central actors and beneficiaries in this new economy. Visit our website for more information: http://www.emeraldcities.org/

ECC-Southern California (ECC SoCal)

ECC-SoCal works to ensure that equity-focused sustainable development projects are implemented by connecting residents and businesses from disadvantaged communities to jobs and contract opportunities in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green infrastructure. Specifically, ECC-SoCal is the workforce education and training implementer for the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), a network of over 200 government agencies. SoCalREN is organized to provide project development, financing, and workforce services to government agencies to help meet California’s energy efficiency goals.

The three major programs include: 1) E-Contractor – an academy, a series of workshops and coaching services for minority, women, and disadvantaged contractors in green building skills, 2) ACES – a high school program that provides high school and college credits and industry skills certificates in energy-related fields; and 3) GPC - a workforce training program for emancipated foster and homeless individuals in energy efficiency.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The Program Coordinator INTERN supports the implementation, coordination, and marketing of ECC-LA’s workforce development initiatives. This position plays a key role in the SoCalREN and Green Path Careers programs by assisting with outreach, event coordination, communications, training logistics, and data tracking—particularly for programs serving transitional-aged foster youth. The intern will report directly to the SoCal Regional Director and GPC Program Managers.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid).

Job Type: Part-Time (up to 29 hr/week), Non-Exempt.

Hourly Wage: $35 per hour

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Green Path Career (GPC) Program

· Conduct outreach to transitional-aged foster youth and identify students interested in participating in the GPC Program

· Track and monitor the enrollment, training, and placement of participants

· Prepare reports that provide a demographic profile of participating youth, the number of enrolled participants, employers, and job placements

· Conduct training workshops regarding resume building, interview preparations, and job search assistance

· Help develop collateral materials for program initiatives, and update data reports and program website content

· Provide case management support

· Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Emerald Cities Collaborative

· Participate in national team meetings

· Collaborate and share knowledge with other Emerald Cities chapters

SoCalREN

· Attending SoCalREN monthly meetings

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree

· 6 months - 2 years of case management experience or working with at-risk youth

· Strong attention to detail with demonstrated administrative and management skills

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

· Experience working under pressure and managing multiple tasks, including contractor training, campus schedules, enrollment procedures, and student achievement tracking

· Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently

· Consistently adheres to organizational protocols and procedures

· Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite for presentations, data management, desktop publishing, and other professional tasks

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, complete the online application on Indeed.com.

Emerald Cities Collaborative is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively work to remove barriers to employment and advancement to ensure all individuals have equal opportunities to thrive. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from communities historically underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, to apply.

Emerald Cities Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.