Project Coordinator, Government Relations

For more than55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego's (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women's care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Project Coordinator, Government Relations who plays a critical role in supporting the Director, Government Relations through research, drafting, scheduling, and project management across local, state, and federal priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts detailed research to inform decision-making, advocacy efforts, and effective stakeholder engagement.

• Organizes and synthesizes information into clear, usable materials for leadership review.

• Prepares briefing materials in advance of meetings with elected officials, agency staff, and external partners, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and an appropriate level of detail.

• Drafts letters of support, talking points, internal and external presentations, and related communications to advance the organization's priorities.

• Edits and formats documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and professionalism.

• Monitors relevant meetings and government-related activities to identify risks and opportunities.

• Develops and maintains tracking systems, including Excel spreadsheets, timelines, and shared folder structures.

• Tracks deadlines, requests, and follow-up items to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Manages scheduling and logistics for meetings, site visits, press conferences, and other external-facing engagements.

• Coordinates with internal departments, including Community Affairs and Development, to support cross-functional initiatives.

• Provides administrative support related to government relations activities, including ordering supplies and tracking expenses.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Law, Communications, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field, required.

• At least three (3) years of experience in project management, law, consulting, research, or related field involving complex, time-sensitive work.

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Law, Communications, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in project management, law, consulting research, or related field involving complex, time-sensitive work would be considered.

• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities.

• Highly proactive, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, provide timely updates, and consistently close loops with minimal oversight.

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to research, synthesize information, and prepare clear, usable materials for executive audiences.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, ambiguous, or high-visibility matters.

• Familiarity with government, legal, regulatory, or healthcare environments.

• Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver's license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

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The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.