Job Opportunities

Updated 8.21.23

• Policy Advisor (San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce): Conducts public policy/economic analysis, develops policy recommendations, and oversees administration, coordination, and staffing of select Chamber policy committees while representing Chamber in various roles within the community and government. Frequent interaction with Chamber policy committee members and leaders. (Questions: Reach out to Stefanie …stefanie@pacpublicaffairs.com) Starting at $55k/year. Apply here.

• Chief External Affairs Officer (CDC Small Business Finance): The Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) is responsible for proactively crafting and executing on Momentus external affairs strategy. This includes developing and managing policy objectives, relationship development and management of public and private partners and with key community stakeholders, and ensuring a strategic marketing plan, positions and value the brand across business lines in a consistent and impactful manner. The purpose is to develop and execute on a comprehensive strategy which aligns with Momentus priorities and values. Furthermore, the role articulates the capabilities of Momentus to different audiences and ensures they are trusted partners. This unique position offers an opportunity to contribute at the highest levels Momentus reputation building and stakeholder engagement activities. The CEAO will also lead the strategy development and management of the Marketing and Communications and Policy Development. Apply here.

• Manager, Public Policy (The Mom Project): We are seeking a Manager, Public Policy on a contract basis with expertise in youth policy, specifically age verification and assurance to support product teams responsible for product development, and the creation of external narratives and talking points. Specific skills or experiences relevant to this role include the use of age prediction technology, familiarity with US state and federal legislative proposals, European youth-related legislative guidance, and broader youth policy issues. The role is 100% remote to these locations: Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, and San Diego, CA. San Diego pay: $55- $63/hr. Apply here.

• Assistant to the Vice President (Port of San Diego): Under general supervision, serves as primary assistant to an Vice President or Assistant Vice President and performs a wide variety of difficult, sensitive and confidential administrative support functions; serves as liaison with internal and external District customers and stakeholders; may provide work direction to other administrative support staff; and performs related duties as assigned. $70,000- $80,000. Apply here.

• Asst. Deputy Director, Development Services Department (City of San Diego): Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Building Construction Plan Review section (mechanical, fire protection, and electrical engineering reviews), Active Building Project Management section, and Combined Review section within the Building Construction & Safety Division. Closing date: 9/1/2023. $187k- $192k. Apply here.

• Digital Equity Program Coordinator, Dept. of IT (City of San Diego): The Digital Equity Program Coordinator will have significant responsibilities essential to operations, digital equity policy development and implementation as well as the scaling of SD Access 4 All digital equity programs and services to increase community technology access outcomes. This position will manage the coordination of public/private, interagency, and interdepartmental partnerships to further initiative objectives and support associated Climate Action Plan actions. The role will oversee budget monitoring and procurement for SD-Access 4 All program equipment and materials. This position will be responsible for managing onboarding, training, and tasks for a team of Digital Navigators. This position will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity, working remotely most days but expected to visit various City facilities on an infrequent basis.
  The Program Coordinator will also manage the support of the successful delivery of effective citywide infrastructure broadband project development related to the City’s Broadband Master Plan and any associated competitive procurement efforts. This position will provide professional support in the coordination, acquisition, administration, and/or oversight of grant applications and subsequent grant-funded programs. No closing date. $130k- $140k. Apply here.

• Community Representative (Office of Chair, Nora Vargas): The Community Representative position acts as a liaison between the Chairwoman’s Office and constituents, county staff, community organizations and local governments; forms effective relationships and maintains contact with community members monitoring pertinent local issues; including communicating with and responding to inquiries and articulating the Chairwoman's position on matters affecting the county. The Community Representative attends district related events and meetings as assigned; conducts constituent services and casework as needed; acts a liaison to the LGBTQ+ community and other communities/organizations as assigned. Closes 8/31. $58k- $63k. Apply here.

• Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs (Office of County Board of Supervisors Chair, Nora Vargas): The Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas is seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Public Policy and Legislative Affairs to lead the Policy and Legislative Team. The Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs will be responsible for advancing the vision and mission of Chairwoman Vargas by directing strategy and representing the districts’ public policy and legislative initiatives with governmental representatives, regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and other partners.The Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs will be responsible for managing the policy agenda and initiatives, and proactively work to address barriers faced by community members. Through research and outreach, the Director of Policy will advance Chairwoman Vargas’ priorities and work on behalf of the residents of District 1. As Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, you will advance the federal and state priorities for District 1 and will work collaboratively with the entire District 1 team and will report to the Chief of Staff. Closes 8/31. $85k- $110k. Apply here.

• Program Coordinator- Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities (County of San Diego): To provide administrative, analytical, planning, and management support for programs,  projects, and facilities where substantive administrative, policy, and/or technical issues require specialized analysis, recommendation, and implementation; and to perform related work as required. The Program Coordinator is a professional management level classification. Under general direction, incumbents assist in the coordination, implementation, and management of a specific program or programs, facility, or facilities. This class is distinguished from the Administrative Analyst class series in that these classes are involved with more specialized programs. Incumbents are typically responsible for the overall administrative planning, implementation, and coordination of various projects. Closes 9/3. $88k - $120k. Apply here.

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