Job Details: Campus 757 Program Coordinator
| Job Type | In Person |
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| Employment Type | Full Time |
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| Industry | Other: Workforce Development |
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| Ability One/Second Chance | |
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| Job Description | The Emerging Workforce division of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council was designed to create a regional talent pipeline focused on increasing access to professional development opportunities, and economic mobility for youth and young adults in the region. This position serves as the Campus 757 Internship Coordinator and manages the Virginia Economic Development Partnership program to ensure compliance with matching grant program. This role will create meaningful partnerships with employers, educational institutions, VEDP and other stakeholders across the region to develop internship and other work-based learning opportunities for the emerging workforce. The Internship Coordinator will support participating employers and other stakeholders in creating, developing and expanding internship opportunities in our region. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Emerging Workforce Director. The hours of operation for the Emerging Workforce programs are 7am-9pm, Monday through Saturday. This is a highly mobile position |
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| Key Responsibilities | Business outreach and engagement (40%)\\· Develop and execute strategy to identify, engage, and educate regional businesses on the value of internships and V-TOP through info sessions and one-on-one meetings\\· Coordinate with VEDP staff to connect with companies interested in developing or growing internship programs\\· Focus on outcomes including companies successfully hiring interns and growing their internship programs\\Internship program development and grant support (30%)\\· Advise businesses on designing and implementing high-quality internships that meet the company’s needs. This may include helping the company write job descriptions and post internship opportunities on the selected technology platform.\\· Provide tools and training for businesses on how to best implement high quality internship programs\\· Guide businesses through the V-TOP grant program, including assistance applying for the matching grant, submitting requests for reimbursement, progress tracking, and post-grant surveys\\· Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in internships and contribute to program improvement and expansion\\\Partner engagement and program promotion (20%)\\· Build strong partnerships with higher education, workforce, and industry organizations\\· Participate in SCHEV-coordinated regional partner meetings with higher education institutions in each region\\· Collaborate with VEDP and other partners to develop and share material to promote V-TOP\\· Actively promote the program to partners, companies, and students through various channels, including events, presentations, and partner collaboration\\Data tracking, reporting, and evaluation (10%)\\· Track outreach, engagement, and placements in data systems and prepare regular reports on key metrics and regional impact\\· Ensure all company engagements, matching grant applications, and reimbursements are entered in Salesforce in order to be tracked along with the program outcomes |
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| Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Skills and Experience | · Customer-Centric Mindset: Ability to deeply understand client needs, challenges, and goals to deliver tailored solutions.\\· Persistence: Strong negotiation and influencing skills, resilience and tenacity in pursuing leads and following up to drive conversations, and persistence in overcoming objections.\\· Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.\\· Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively across internal and external teams to deliver cohesive client experiences.\\· Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: Adept at diagnosing client pain points and crafting innovative, value-driven proposals.\\· Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.\\· Organizational and Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.\\· Knowledge of Internship Principles and Practices: A solid understanding of the high-quality paid internship model, including its components and benefits.\\· Familiarity with Grant Management: Experience with grant management, budgeting, and reporting is preferred.\\· Attention to Detail: Accuracy in record-keeping, data entry, and compliance reporting.\\· Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using relevant software and online platforms for tracking interactions, managing pipelines, data management, and reporting. |
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| Benefits | Excellent benefits package, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System and fully paid health insurance for the employee. |
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