MANAGER I

State of California; Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles (CA, CA, CA); Híbrido; USD 97.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

11 paid holidays

Nearby cafes and restaurants

Walking distance to public transit

Descripción de la vacante

The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) seeks a Corps to Career Manager I to lead career development programs for California Service Corps members and alumni, overseeing training, employer relations, career fairs, and job resources.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid work with in-office requirements and a start salary of $8,715–$9,899 per month. Final filing date is 11/6/2026 and CA residency may be required for appointment.

Formación

• Experience developing, implementing, and managing programs related to career development.
• Experience establishing program goals, performance measures, and key performance indicators.
• Experience analyzing data to assess program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, community organizations, and program partners.
• Experience developing engagement, outreach, and communication strategies that increase participation and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of career development, mentorship, professional development, workforce pathways, and employer engagement strategies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and strengthen the Corps to Career development program to support CA Service Corps members and alumni.
• Oversee career readiness training, employer network partnerships, career fairs, and job board resources.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase participation and employment opportunities.
• Monitor program evaluation and improve outcomes across offices.

Conocimientos

Career development

Workforce development

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Descripción del empleo

Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

JC-536678 - Corps to Career Manager
MANAGER I

$8,715.00 - $9,899.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2026

Under general direction of the Career and Leadership Development Director (CEA) the Corps to Career Manager (Manager I) is responsible for managing and strengthening a Corps to Career development program designed to support CA Service Corps members and alumni as they transition from service into meaningful employment and career pathways with opportunities for advancement and upward mobility. The Manager I manages and oversees career readiness training, employer network partnerships, career fairs, job board and digital platform resources, outreach initiatives, and program evaluation. The Manager I develops and implements strategies to increase participation, strengthen employer network, and improve employment opportunities for CA Service Corps members and alumni.
This position may be filled in one of the offices below.

• 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Occasional/overnight travel up to 15% may be required. Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required.

Telework

This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of GO-Serve under California Government Code Section 14200. The incumbent is required to report in-person and site-based a minimum of fourdays per week. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with GO-Serve policies.

CA residency

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER I

# of Positions

1

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) elevates paid service and volunteerism in the state, and promotes youth and community engagement. GO-Serve consists of California Volunteers (CV) and the Youth Empowerment Commission (YEC).

Personal Leave Program Reduction

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025). This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, creative, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced team office environment. Demonstrated ability to act independently and as a member of a team with open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Ability to problem-solve and use critical and creative thinking to effectively perform work. Display good interaction skills and the ability to deal professionally, congenially and in a personable manner with the public, other governmental entities, and staff at all levels. Communicate successfully in a diverse community as well as with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing programs related to career development, workforce development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Experience establishing program goals, performance measures, and key performance indicators.
• Experience analyzing data to assess program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, community organizations, and program partners.
• Experience developing engagement, outreach, and communication strategies that increase participation and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of career development, mentorship, professional development, workforce pathways, and employer engagement strategies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience planning and managing events, trainings, workshops, networking opportunities, and other large-scale engagement activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience identifying opportunities for program innovation and developing new processes, systems, or solutions.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and make recommendations aligned with organizational priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a collaborative, mission-oriented organization; highly organized, creative, and self-motivated.

There are many benefits to joining our team!

GO-SERVE employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

Some added benefits GO-SERVE offers include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Nearby cafes and restaurants
• Walking distance to public transit

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.