Work Based Learning Coordinator - ISY

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) develops employer partnerships and work-based learning opportunities for participants in the HGCY In-School Youth Pilot. The role coordinates internships, micro-internships, industry tours, and employer events, and monitors worksites. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) works with Youth Career Advisors (In-School Youth), schools, and employers to match participants with experiences aligned to their career interests. Frequent travel will be required across the entire Gulf Coast Region. Classification: Non-exempt.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with employers, industry partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations; Recruit employers for WBL, internships, micro-internships, industry tours, job shadowing, and career exploration activities; Develop WBL and micro-internship opportunities aligned with participants' career pathways and fields of study; Coordinate employer speakers, industry tours, job shadowing, and other employer engagement activities; Work with Youth Career Advisor (In-School Youth) to match participants with opportunities, coordinate referrals, and share placement information with Advisors and program leadership; Develop employer connections for Summer Jobs and other youth employment initiatives; Support participant and employer onboarding for WBL activities; Monitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback; share findings with Advisors to inform case management and career planning; Resolve worksite concerns with Advisors and the Program Manager (In-School Youth); Maintain employer, opportunity, and worksite records, and document activities accurately; Track employer recruitment and engagement, industry tours, WBL placements, completions, and outcomes; report results to the Program Manager (In-School Youth); Help graduating participants connect with WBL, employment, and other career opportunities; Help plan and deliver senior-year career immersion activities, including developing and monitoring career-aligned micro-internships; Participate in staff meetings, program planning, training, and service improvement efforts; Follow EDSI and program policies and procedures

Requirements

Experience building professional relationships with employers and community partners; Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills; Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple employers, participants, activities, and deadlines; Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office; Ability to track employer activity, participant placements, and program outcomes accurately; Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; Regional travel is estimated to be at least 50–75%

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in business, workforce development, human resources, education, communications, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent experience; Experience in employer engagement, business services, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, career services, or a related field (highly desirable); Experience coordinating internships, WBL, employment opportunities, career events, or similar activities (preferred)