Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator

Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator to help build a skilled, diverse, and future-ready workforce. In this role, you will lead programs that create clear and equitable pathways into careers at Seattle City Light, including internships, mentorship opportunities, early-career learning experiences, and partnerships with K–16 and workforce development organizations.

This position plays a key role in strengthening Seattle City Light's long-term talent pipeline and advancing the utility's commitment to workforce equity, community access, and high-quality public service.

The Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator reports to the Workforce Education and Engagement Manager within the Division of Employee Belonging, Equity, and Development in the People & Culture Business Unit.

The Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator will:

• Design and manage internship and mentorship programs that give students and emerging professionals meaningful pathways into utility careers.
• Identify future skill needs through labor market research and help shape long-term workforce strategies.
• Build the tools, resources, and processes that keep programs running smoothly year after year.
• Coordinate every stage of the intern and mentor experience—from recruitment and onboarding to support, development, and evaluation.
• Serve as a connector between Seattle City Light and schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
• Bring partners together to align real-world learning opportunities with energy-sector careers.
• Represent Seattle City Light in regional workforce and career-connected learning initiatives.
• Strengthen K–16 engagement through school visits, career events, job shadowing, and educator outreach.
• Design and conduct evaluations to understand program impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze participant feedback, program metrics, and outcome data to guide decision-making.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools that highlight engagement, learning, and progress.
• Use findings to shape future programs and long-range workforce planning.
• Craft clear and engaging reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership, partners, and community audiences.
• Develop outreach materials, guides, and digital content to promote opportunities across diverse communities.
• Support recognition activities that celebrate interns, mentors, and partners.
• Prepare and track consultant contracts that help drive program success.
• Monitor program budgets and ensure resources are aligned with goals.

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Two years of experience in planning and research related to human services, workforce development, education, human resources, program management, land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development work; and a baccalaureate degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of experience in workforce development, education, human resources, program coordination or related fields.
• Experience coordinating programs, managing partnerships, or supporting youth/early-career workforce initiatives.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present data for program planning and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, including…