Industry Investment Coordinator - Calexico, United States - San Diego State University Research Foundation

San Diego State University Research Foundation

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Calexico, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

This position is budgeted for $7,225.00 per month and is non-negotiable.

The Southern Border Coalition's mission is to develop a comprehensive regional economic plan that supports high-road jobs, an inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, and empowers and uplifts disinvested communities by fostering equity and creating sustainable opportunities for growth.

To fulfill the mission, the Coalition will actively engage with disinvested communities, listening to their needs and perspectives on the future they want for their families and neighborhoods.

The Coalition will work collaboratively with community leaders, local organizations, and individuals to co-create solutions that address the root causes of economic, health, and environmental inequity to ensure lasting impact.

Under the general supervision of the California Jobs First (CJF) Southern Border Coalition Principal Investigator, John McMillan, the Industry Investment Coordinator will be tasked with promoting system change and alignment activities.

The positions will execute the following activities on behalf of the Southern Border Coalition:

Uplift project ideas that were identified in community meetings, Stakeholder Mapping, and reports or initiatives previously identified during Coalition activities;
Work within the Coalition on industries prioritized in the CJF Southern Border Coalition Planning Phase;
Support the Coalition in cataloging projects that will support the proliferation of the prioritized industries and enhance highquality job creation; label these projects as "exploratory" (agreedupon ideas that are at the very initial phases) and "lastmile" (agreedupon projects that need the final piece of the puzzle to begin development), or identify projects as "nonviable";
Meet with project sponsors to learn more about the projects and to prepare additional background for project evaluation, including an analysis of project viability within the constraints of CJF funding;
Align Coalitionidentified projects with federal funding;
Liaise with workforce and economic development partners, High Road Training Partnerships, communitybased organizations, and others capable of contributing to the success of the project to build an ecosystem around identified industries or sectors;

This is a full-time position based primarily out of San Diego or Imperial County that requires in-person work. Some travel between counties may be required.

Responsibilities:

The Industry Investment Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to:

OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT - 30%

PROJECT FINANCING INCLUDING GRANT WRITING - 25%

WORKFORCE TRAINING - 20%

Work with regional partners on operationalizing education and workforce training recommendations from Regional Plan and other workforce and educational and training plans that are in alignment, including but not limited to K-16 Regional Collaboratives, High Road Training Partnerships, local workforce development boards, career technical education strategies, and apprenticeships.

Among other priorities that are identified in the Regional Plan, a focus shall be on assisting individuals in the subregion who have less than a two-year degree to gain the skills to participate in career ladders that lead to high road jobs in their subregion.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 10%

RECORD MAINTENANCE - 5%

Maintain and track records; create and maintain standard and electronic records, files and record keeping systems as necessary to ensure goals and objectives of assigned projects are met.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED - 10%
Attend workshops, trainings and conferences, in addition to assisting with project celebrations and events.

Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
Strong research & analytical abilities
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and priorities.
Competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas and instructions.
Ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in appropriate field related to program/project, or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
4 years of progressively responsible experience in economic and workforce development, project finance, community development training, project management, grant writing, or similar activity.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish)
7 years of progressively responsible experience in economic and workforce development, project finance, community development training, project management, grant writing, or similar activity.
Knowledge of renewable energy production and distribution

Additional Applicant Information