Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator

Talent Pipeline Development Coordinator

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 writing, presenting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with diverse communities, schools, or community-based organizations.
• Experience designing or managing internship, mentorship, or early-career programs.
• Experience collaborating with K–12, community colleges, universities, or workforce development agencies.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to…