Service Coordination Project Manager

About the role

The FUSE Executive Fellow will develop a countywide strategy and integrated framework to support more coordinated, effective implementation across cross-sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive discovery phase to build a deep understanding of the County’s current landscape, including existing partnerships, initiatives, and system components.
  • Lead a structured listening tour with stakeholders across the Cradle to Career (C2C) initiative, the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, the Department of Public Health, First 5 Fresno County, and other County agencies, as well as community-based organizations and leadership council members representing multiple sectors.
  • Engage external partners, including workforce organizations and healthcare providers, to gather diverse perspectives on service delivery, coordination, and community needs.
  • Conduct a landscape analysis and review key materials, including existing plans, governance structures, and data systems such as the Fresno County Information Exchange, while assessing relevant state initiatives such as CalAIM.
• Research best practices from comparable communities that have successfully aligned cross-sector systems to improve outcomes.
• Synthesize findings and present concepts for evolving and refining the project approach, including initial frameworks and strategic options, for review and approval by County leadership before advancing to the next phase of work.
• Work closely with C2C partners, County departments, education leaders, and community-based organizations to ensure the approach reflects local priorities and builds on existing momentum.
• Support the development of a funder-ready investment strategy by analyzing current funding streams, identifying opportunities for alignment, and articulating a clear case for additional investment to support long-term implementation.
• Identify policy and operational opportunities to strengthen coordination and improve service delivery, while remaining responsive to evolving insights and priorities that emerge throughout the project.

Requirements

• Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans.
• Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans.
• Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to complex challenges.
• Responds quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and excels in active listening and conversing.
• Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies to support more effective decision-making.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, particularly community-based relationships.
• Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground.
• Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cross-sector systems and their impact on economic mobility.

Skills

• Data analysis and research.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Collaboration and relationship-building.
• Policy development and advocacy.

Benefits

The Executive Fellow will receive an annual salary of $95,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

Pay

$95,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, one-year commitment beginning October 26, 2026 and ending October 20, 2028