DATA PRIVACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST III)

Job Description:

DATA PRIVACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST III)

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Technology and Innovation has an immediate opening for one (1) full-time unclassified Data Privacy Program Coordinator (Community Program Specialist III). This grant-funded short term (ends 2028) position is supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that enables the City of Long Beach to expand its Digital Rights Platform. The Data Privacy Program Coordinator will serve as the City’s lead on the NSF project, coordinating project management activities to research and develop an app that empowers residents to manage and control their privacy preferences.

In addition to project management, the Coordinator will provide targeted support to the City’s Data Privacy Office (DPO), assisting with Privacy Evaluations, managing inventories of City technologies and hosting community education events and trainings to advance transparency and digital skills building. This role will combine community engagement, education, grant administration, and program implementation with specialized technical support in data privacy.
The Coordinator’s work will directly contribute to building trust, equity, and transparency in the City’s privacy and AI initiatives. By supporting NSF-funded enhancements, this position ensures that residents have accessible, user-friendly tools and resources to understand civic technology and exercise their digital rights.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Community Program & Outreach
•Support NSF grant activities, including stakeholder engagement and coordination, development of written materials, and representing the City of Long Beach at project meetings.
•Coordinate communications outreach and support for internal and external privacy initiatives.
•Support equitable delivery of community education programs, workshops, and events related to data privacy, digital rights, and AI.
•Assist with delivering staff training on data transparency and privacy policy requirements.
•Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to administer and implement grant objectives, including event planning, platform user engagement, and program evaluation.
Privacy Program Support
•Assist the Data Privacy Office in conducting privacy evaluations of new and legacy technology projects, including publishing Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), vendor reviews, and other data privacy program compliance activities.
•Maintain an inventory of City technologies and associated privacy risks.
•Maintain and update the City’s Digital Rights Platform webpage.
Program Tracking & Reporting
•Collect and analyze program data; prepare reports and recommendations; assess effectiveness of NSF grant-funded initiatives.
•Collaborate with City departments, task forces, and external stakeholders to advance the City’s privacy initiatives.
•Monitor trends in technology and data privacy; recommend adjustments to City policies or practices.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, communications, information systems, data science, or a related field. (Proof of education required).
  • Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis;

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional experience in project coordination, project management, program administration, communications, or related work.
  • A Master’s Degree in degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, communications, information systems, data science, or a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required professional experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community members, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with databases, websites, or digital tools.
• At least two (2) years of project coordination, program communications, or administrative support experience.
• Experience in public-sector privacy, compliance, or technology policy is desirable.
• Experience managing or supporting public-facing platforms, websites, or digital resources.
• Knowledge of data privacy concepts, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NIST, Privacy Impact Assessments, etc.).
• Experience developing and delivering training, educational programs, or community outreach campaigns.
• Familiarity with data governance, cybersecurity, or IT operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing the digital divide.
• Certification or training in privacy (e.g., CIPM, CIPP) is a plus.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, applicants must submit a cover letter that reflects the scope and level of your current/most recent positions and responsibilities, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree and applicable to position) in PDF format. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$35.67 - $48.49 Hourly