WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
OPEN RECRUITMENT
12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
RANGE 39, $6,657.62 - $8,217.09 MONTHLY
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS (2 Vacancies)
This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.
Grant-funded positions are time-limited and contingent upon sufficient funding.
Funded from multiple grants ending between July 31, 2028 and June 30, 2029 (all subject to renewal).
*Applications only accepted from July 6 to July 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.*
The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly-qualified individuals to join our team as a Workforce Development Coordinator. Our department is located within the Division of Workforce and Economic Development with the mission of building a climate ready workforce. The incumbent will coordinate, organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned Workforce Development grant and training programs; implement and assist in evaluating program and training plans, budgets, procedures and supporting program promotional materials; perform case management of student/participants from start to completion. We are looking for someone who has experience demonstrating organizational, administrative and communications skills, general knowledge about specific industries related to program areas and traditional and non-traditional student populations. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable.
Additionally, we are looking for someone who has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, social science or a closely related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in executing workforce development grant and training programs, particularly at community colleges, at least one (1) of which involves responsibilities for program planning, coordination, and implementation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
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Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week) / Bargaining Unit
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Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Location: Will support both campuses, but could be located at either the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) or Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC)
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Salary: Range 39, $6,657.62 - $8,217.09 Monthly
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Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
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Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791 or (562) 938-4372.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:
Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.
Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.
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Mission & Values
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Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
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Strategic Plan
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Office of the Superintendent President
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, coordinates, organizes and oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned Workforce Development grants and training programs. This position implements and assists in evaluating program and training plans, budgets, procedures and supporting program promotional materials. Performs case management of student/participants from start to completion and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Workforce Development Coordinator organizes, oversees, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of assigned Workforce Development grants and training programs. This position serves as a liaison with external agency representatives involved with assigned workforce training program(s). Work requires demonstrated organizational, administrative and communications skills, general knowledge about specific industries related to program areas and traditional and non-traditional student populations. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established district and program/contract policies, procedures and guidelines.
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, social science or a closely related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in executing workforce development grant and training programs, particularly at community colleges, at least one (1) of which involves responsibilities for program planning, coordination, and implementation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
May require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
Application Process:
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Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
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If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
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If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
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During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.
Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:
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screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
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scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
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in-person or online:
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written examination(s)
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qualifications appraisal oral examination
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performance examination
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technical oral examination
(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)
**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Training and Experience (25%) (in-person only) : July 27, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (75%) (may be via Zoom or in-person): August 24 and August 25, 2026
Final interview (in-person only): Week of September 7, 2026
Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office
at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing
[email protected].
THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Fair Chance Statement
At Long Beach City College, we are deeply committed to equity and creating access to meaningful opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their past. We recognize the systemic challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when re-entering the workforce and are committed to supporting their journey towards finding successful and fulfilling careers.
As part of our inclusive hiring practices and unwavering commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice system. Prior incarceration does not disqualify you from consideration; all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and alignment with the role.
In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, applicants are not required to disclose conviction history, or participate in a background check, prior to a conditional offer of employment. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Long Beach City College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final employment decision is made.
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form .
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
