Job Description

INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR – REDMOND, OREGON If you have a passion for connecting people and impacting your community, this is a great opportunity for you to serve as the Internship Coordinator for Redmond! In many aspects, this role serves as a matchmaker for businesses and students of all levels – high school, college, and university.

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WHAT YOU GET TO DO! The Internship Coordinator is responsible for continuing the overall development, implementation, daily operation, and evaluation of the Youth CareerConnect program for the greater Redmond area. The The coordinator works to match high school and college-age students (ages 16-24 years) with internship opportunities with local employers. The Coordinator also works with schools, local government, and nonprofits to lead workshops and develop opportunities for young people with regard to work experience and work readiness skills. The Coordinator reports directly to the Bend Internship Coordinator & Regional Managing Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  Develop relationships with local businesses to identify and cultivate internship opportunities. This can be done by utilizing the Chamber of Commerce and other client databases to create active lists of employers willing to mentor students and encourage internship opportunities at their place of employment.  Coordinate with designated school and non-profit program staff to recruit and provide individual advising to students interested in having meaningful work opportunities.  Match students with companies to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.  Support businesses to be successful at hosting student interns, including consultation around program design, position descriptions, human resources options, and other support during the internship term.  Design and implement marketing strategies to identify, attract and involve students, employers, and faculty (K-12, COCC, OSU-Cascades) in the internship program.  Assemble and maintain files for each participating student including documentation of progress and related paperwork such as resumes, agreement forms, assignments, and employer evaluations. Maintain database of student referrals, placements, and outcomes and match them up with employer needs.  Coordinate additional activities, including internship site visits, intern spotlights, internship fairs, and other special programming. Organize and deliver presentations related to the Program, the development of critical workplace skills, and the career planning and job search process.  Assist in identifying, developing, and maintaining internship opportunities while maintaining positive relationships with employers.  Collaborate with internship advisors within schools and programs to provide high-quality and academically relevant work experiences whenever possible/practicable.  Facilitate the resolution of concerns brought forward by employers, students, and/or faculty.  Track effort and progress and share success stories about the impact students have had on local employers and how students have benefited from real-world work experience. What You Will Need:  Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position requirement is preferred, however, a combination of relevant work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.  Experience working with business groups, internships, placement, student development, employment recruiting, sales, or other relevant experience.  The ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with business leaders, students, faculty, staff, and the public is paramount. This is not a work-from-home opportunity.  A track record and aptitude for working autonomously and with initiative, even though several opportunities for feedback and evaluation will be available.  A focus on detail and quality without sacrificing responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.  Current knowledge of the job market and occupations, industry trends, and area companies is a bonus initially but is critical for long-term success.  Comfort and aptitude for public speaking to both small and large groups. Additionally, general communication via phone, email, writing and in-person is an essential aspect of this role.  Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.  Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, a CRM database, and other office equipment are necessary.

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, commercial and administrative. Equal opportunity employer.