What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship & Career Coordinator position at Good Shepherd Services?
The Internship and Career Coordinator prepares students for internships and future opportunities. The coordinator develops and manages internships in sectors that meet students interests and works in collaboration with other program staff to provide students with educational and career resources, support and guidance.
TITLE: JOB AND INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR, BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL
LOCATION: 112 Schermerhorn, Brooklyn, NY 11201
HOURS: 35 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt, M-F 8-4, some afterschool hours
SALARY: $50,000-$55,000/year
JOB SUMMARY: Provides assessment of students vocational/employment needs and work readiness. Develops appropriate
internship and employment opportunities through ongoing outreach and contact with employers. Works with school staff to
provide students with educational and career resources, support and guidance. Develops and manages internships in sectors
that meet students interests.
MAJOR DUTIES:
? Identify, develop and utilize tools appropriate to provide accurate assessment of students work readiness
and career interests and to develop ideas for individually tailored internship placements.
? Provide continuous feedback and resources to meet the individual needs of students.
? Ensure timely completion of statistical, narrative, and record keeping data entry and paperwork. Track, evaluate, and
report on multiple aspects of program operations.
? Develop internships in a diverse range of employment fields that match students interests, skills, maturity levels, and
experience.
? Match, orient and place students into placements developed.
? Provide guidance to employers on maximizing internship experiences by working effectively with adolescents/young
adults.
? Engage students families so to support positive outcomes for the student.
? Provide support to employers and students while internship placements are active in the form of phone calls, meetings
and site visits, using feedback obtained from employers, students and personal observation.
? Facilitate workshops to ensure student exposure to topics related to job and career readiness and exploration skills/competency development (i.e., resume writing, interviewing skills, completing job applications)
? Develop curriculum and facilitate weekly seminar groups for students in internship placements with a focus on building students skills in education and career development.
? Identify and develop linkages to on the job training programs and other related resources.
? Assist students post-internship with future employment and provide educational and career development counseling and support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelors degree required.
? Experience working with adolescents/young adults in educational/employment or vocational fields required, experience developing internships preferred.
? Ability to work independently and travel locally to work sites on a regular basis.
? Strong group facilitation skills required.
? Ability to work with diverse staff and students and network with diverse employer constituents.
? Solid organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
? Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
? Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
? Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.
? Must be a team player.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes
involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
