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Goddard Riverside · 1 month ago

Internship Coordinator (Learning to Work)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Goddard Riverside is a well-established community-based agency in Manhattan that supports various services for New Yorkers. The LTW Internship Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing internship placements and career exploration activities to prepare students for post-graduation opportunities.

Assisted LivingCommunitiesNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Develop Internship Worksites and Career Readiness Activities

Solicit, develop and cultivate internship and or job opportunities with private and public sector employers, including small businesses, and within Goddard Riverside

Establish liaisons with corporate and nonprofit organizations for identification of employment, internship and career exploration opportunities

Maintain ongoing contact with employers to learn of new internship and/or employment needs

Create curriculum on job skills, work readiness and career exploration

Organize and implement special activities/events (job shadowing, career panels, etc.) which assist students to identify and define career interests for exploration

Develop and maintain data points related to internships and employment

Oversee placement and monitoring of participants at internship worksites

Partner with LTW staff to prepare and present workshops and exploratory activities as needed for development of students’ leadership, life skills, and self-efficacy

Partner with LTW Team to ensure every student graduates with a postsecondary plan

Assist students in developing and achieving postsecondary goals, through the use of SMART goals, that are assessed throughout training and during career exploration

Support students to develop employability skills (Resume building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, completion of internship application, job shadowing opportunities, etc.) through individual and group activities

Provide student intern support, track student progress, and participate in creating a seamless web of support for the student that includes staff, family and community opportunities

Work with Internship Team and worksites to ensure time and attendance are recorded properly and entered into our Paycom payroll management system

Conduct ongoing monitoring of internships sites (minimum once a month)

Maintain records of worksites, job opportunities, internship placements, position vacancies and successful employment applications, with assistance from the Program Aide

Record service/progress notes for students including but not limited to student interests and activities, SMART goals, attendance outreach, individual counseling, career and college advisement and exploration, service and volunteer activities, and other information as required by program. Assess for referrals to community based support services for students and family members

Collaborate in the successful management of the internship program with LTW Program Director, GRCC staff, NYCDOE Staff and the community

Strategize with team for program improvement

In collaboration with Program Leadership and ADED, develop program protocols and practices

Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organization and contractual requirements and standards

Collaborate with LTW Program Director with functions such as special events, performances, school community events

Participate in advocacy and community building efforts as needed to bring visibility and voice for the program, school community and Goddard Riverside Community Center

Attend and participate in-school / community-based meetings, administrative meetings, professional development trainings and other meetings as needed

Complete tasks and/ projects assigned by Counseling Director, LTW Program Director, ADED and DED

Qualification

Job developmentCareer explorationWork readinessYouthEvidence-based practicesSelf-reflectionFluency in SpanishCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player