Program Manager, Interships and Workforce Engagement

The Program Manager of Internships and Workforce Engagement administers and develops the Hospital internship program as part of a comprehensive effort to prepare students for career placement and success. The Program Manager enhances, facilitates, and promotes meaningful internships and enriching career-related experiences for the Merrimack Valley youth. The Program Manager has a strong knowledge of the community, collaborates with students, hospital leadership, and other stakeholders to create and sustain a robust and diverse range of internship programs and external partnerships that support the hospitals mission and career development requirements. JOB SUMMARY:# This position is funded by Atrius Health Equity Foundation to support the development of youth in the community. #The Program Manager will focus on Program Management, Mentorship Support, Partnership and Relationship Management and Strategic Planning.# # DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Management:# ### #Manage and oversee internship programs to ensure they align with the organization#s strategic goals and workforce development needs ●## #Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership across the organization to understand their business needs; and secure opportunities around those needs. ●## #Educate leadership on available internship opportunities and how they can enhance workforce development. ### #Develop enrichment programming for interns and resources to support both interns and their supervisors. ### #Manage the onboarding and off-boarding process for interns. ### #Coordinate essential job training along with upskill advancement training throughout their internship period. ### #Develop tools such as curriculum, training materials and resources to support interns and supervisors. ### #Maintain timely and effective communication with all stakeholders. Mentorship Support:# ### #Provide guidance and support for intern supervisors. ### #Assist interns in building professional networks by connecting them with mentors, coaches, and industry leaders to support their career growth. ●## #Monitor and regularly meet with interns to assess progress and address challenges or concerns. ●## #Support interns in navigating healthcare career pathways by offering mentorship, educational resources, and connections to training and employment opportunities ### #Meet frequently with supervisors to provide support and receive feedback on program initiatives and intern performance.# Partnership and Relationship Management:# ### #Build relationships and social capital with hospital teams to create and sustain a variety of robust youth internship experiences. ### #Build and maintain strategic partnerships with grant committee, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to identify appropriate candidates to meet the agency#s internship talent needs. ### #Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure they are informed of policies, updates and stay abreast of best practices. ●## #Develop communication strategies to ensure grant committee and organizational leadership remain current and clear in their understanding of internship requirements and criteria Strategic Planning:# ### #Effectively monitor program goals. ### #Create metrics to measure outcomes, success and areas for enhancement. # ●## #Research other internship programs to identify new ideas and approaches that may be implemented ### #Provide guidance for the grant committee and LGH organization on positioning as a leader in the community for youth engagement and career development# # EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required: ### #Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail ### #2 years of project or program management experience# ### #Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ### #Experience working with students# ### #Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite applications# ### #Knowledge of the health care/hospital industry# ### #High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: ### #Bachelor#s degree# ### #Bi-lingual/ bi-cultural candidates preferred# ### #Knowledge of or connection to the local community#

Employment Type: 40 hours

Shift: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hours: 40