Internship Coordinator Job Description

Under supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Internship Coordinator position uses independent analysis and judgment to develop, coordinate, and supervise complex and varied administrative tasks in order to receive exemplary interns.

The position encompasses two distinct areas of responsibility: Internship development and coordination, employer relations and student/academic department relations.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a viable internship program.

Initiate and build partnerships with colleges to develop student opportunities for experiential endeavors locally, state-wide, nationally and internationally.

Work collaboratively with colleges and organization to create policy and procedures for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of internships

Work alongside the internship faculty and organization to identify and promote internships for specific majors

Provide optimal marketing strategies to connect future interns to our organization

Conduct site visits to the college to evaluate appropriateness and relevance of internships for students

Develop and revise internship policies and procedures

Identify, develop and monitor current internship programs

Provide leadership and direction in the areas of individual assessment, educational choices, career-planning and development and employment strategies for students

Plan and conduct internship workshops and information programs

Develop an internship manual and promotional material and updates as needed

Research appropriate websites and resources to support the organization

Assess the effectiveness of internship programs

Visit college career staff to assist in the development of internship relations, through verbal and written communications.

Visit colleges to acquire students

Maintain internship database for purposes of tracking

Assist in marketing the services and programs through developing appropriate materials as well as advertising special events

Assist production of program material and informational publications

Internship Coordinator Job Description

Determine what incoming information via mail needs to be communicated to the college; Independently drafts correspondence

Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to position

Qualifications / Requirements:

Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity.

Ability to research and quickly

Develop knowledge of college recruiting strategies, internship market trends, occupational, career and personal growth.

Proficiency with windows environment including word processing, knowledge or database programs.

Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.

Ability to respect confidentiality and ethical boundaries with regard to guidelines, supervision and professional consultation within the Internship Development division.

Ability to respond professionally to common inquires and/or complaints from the internship department at the college that the student is currently enrolled in, regarding internship programming and technology.

Education and/or Experience:

Requires a high school diploma and/or be currently enrolled in the bachelor’s degree program at a college in the area of business, marketing, public policy, communication, public relations or other related major..

Must possess experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with the Internship Department of faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.

Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management.

Understanding of experiential education and career advising.

Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.