Off-Campus Internship Program Coordinator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Orange Lutheran High School seeks an Off-Campus Internship Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee a dynamic internship program that connects students with meaningful, real-world experiences beyond campus while preparing them to be a Christian witness in the workplace regardless of their future career path. This position establishes and maintains partnerships with businesses, alumni, and parents, ensuring students gain hands-on learning opportunities in professional environments. The Coordinator will also guide students through the internship process, from placement to reflection, ensuring alignment with career and vocational readiness goals and 21st-century skill development.

Reports to: Academies Dept Chair (with close collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Academics and the Director of Counseling and College Planning)

Supervises: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Community Partnerships & Internship Coordination

• Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, alumni, and parents to create off-campus internship opportunities
• Serve as a liaison between the school and external partners, ensuring clear communication and mutual benefit
• Develop outreach strategies and present proposals to engage potential partners, universities, and industry leaders
• Organize networking events, panels, and career fairs with industry professionals, alumni, and community members to expand opportunities for students
• Represent the school at external networking functions and develop a strong alumni network for internship placements and career guidance
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications at Orange Lutheran to promote the program through social media, newsletters, presentations, and community engagement efforts
• Work with internal stakeholders to collect and analyze feedback from students and employers, using insights to refine and enhance the program annually

• Match students with appropriate internship opportunities based on career interests, skills, and learning objectives
• Guide students through the application, interview, and onboarding processes to prepare them for professional experiences
• Conduct site visits and check-ins with students and internship supervisors to monitor progress and address any challenge
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to help students maximize their internship experience as well as experiential learning opportunities with Christian leaders in various fields
• Explore partnerships with national and global organizations to expand student access to diverse industries and emerging career fields

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement a structured internship curriculum, including workplace readiness skills, professional communication, ethics, and industry-specific competencies. Facilitate pre-internship workshops on résumé building, networking, and workplace etiquette
• Create reflection assignments and assessments that help students articulate their learning and career insights
• Maintain comprehensive records of student participation, evaluations, and program outcomes to track trends and inform future improvements
• Assess and refine the program by collecting and analyzing feedback from students, employers, and university partners while staying informed on industry and higher education trends
• Prepare and present reports to school leadership on program impact, expansion strategies, and partnership opportunities
• Strengthen partnerships with universities, industry leaders, and vocational programs to expand internship opportunities, explore dual-credit options, and align with career pathways
• Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and administrators to align internships with academic pathways and career exploration initiatives

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree in the field of study preferred)

Experience

• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Experience leading and facilitating settings for individual and larger group learning
• Experience leading and managing teams while providing constructive feedback and coaching to team members
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed

LICENSES, CLEARANCES, CERTIFICATES

• Valid Fingerprint
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• TB Risk Assessment
• Ministry Safe Clearance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the ministry and purpose of Lutheran education
• Working knowledge of adult learning, teacher professional growth continuums, and processes for reflective practice

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Intermediate to advanced technology skills
• Experience writing curriculum 
• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills; establish and maintain professional  working relationships
• Effectively integrate prayer and Christian belief system into leadership
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and students in a highly collaborative, process-oriented setting
• Ability to bring conflicts into the open and manage them diplomatically and collaboratively, building consensus
• Promotes and generates cooperation among peers; achieves collective outcomes; fosters the development of a common vision; creates a unified team that achieves results
• Provides an encouraging, motivating presence that builds trust
• Provides mentoring and coaching to team members, working to improve and reinforce performance, set goals, and prioritize
• Effectively manage student use of technology tools
• Effectively use technology tools for teaching in the classroom
• Exhibit a “students first” attitude in all aspects of the job

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibit the highest level of Christian integrity – his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
• Support the Mission and Statement of Faith or Orange Lutheran High School
• A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have the physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above

• Frequently move about the campus, sit for extended periods, talk and hear, use hands to handle, feel, or grasp objects
• Occasionally stand, walk, push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds, reach with hands or arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, taste, or smell

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled school setting, with occasional outside exposure to varying weather conditions.
• The noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting with occasional exposure to moderate to loud noise at school events

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices.  Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade.

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