Internship Coordinator

Overview

Starting Rate: $23.00-$24.00/hour

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 30 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for events.

The Internship Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for students and educational partners seeking internship opportunities s role coordinates the internship experience from initial inquiry through placement and onboarding, connecting students with meaningful opportunities that align with their academic programs, career interests, and the needs of the organization.

Working closely with Career Development, Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and program leaders, the Internship Coordinator builds strong relationships with colleges and universities, expands Advocates' internship pipeline, and helps create opportunities for students to gain meaningful experience while contributing to our mission.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

High School Diploma/GED

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internship inquiries from students, colleges, universities, and other educational partners.
• Respond to internship inquiries and engage with prospective interns to understand their academic requirements, interests, skills, availability, and career goals.
• Assess internship requests and identify appropriate placement opportunities across Advocates based on the student's background and organizational needs.
• Partner with program leaders and potential supervisors to identify appropriate internship opportunities and facilitate successful placements.
• Provide guidance and support to prospective interns throughout the application and placement process.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates, supervisors, and educational partners.

• Coordinate internship opportunities across the organization and ensure available opportunities are appropriately advertised and promoted.
• Screen internship candidates and submit qualified candidates to potential supervisors for consideration.
• Track internship openings, candidates, placements, and status updates.
• Help identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Advocates' internship program and student talent pipeline.

• Manage the internship application and onboarding process from initial application through placement.
• Collect and maintain required internship documentation, including school requirements, agreements, and other applicable materials.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure interns complete required steps prior to their start date.
• Schedule onboarding activities and coordinate with appropriate internal teams.
• Submit and track IT access requests and coordinate other onboarding needs.
• Ensure internship placements are appropriately documented and that required information is maintained throughout the internship.

• Assist in developing and sustaining strategic relationships with colleges and universities, including career services professionals, internship coordinators, faculty members, academic departments, and other campus partners.
• Maintain regular communication with existing college and university contacts and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Promote Advocates as an employer of choice for students seeking internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, campus recruiting activities, and other outreach opportunities as appropriate.

• Coordinate and support internship programs across Advocates, ensuring a consistent and positive experience for interns and supervisors.
• Manage internship contracts and related information in Gatekeeper, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain accurate tracking of internship inquiries, applications, placements, onboarding, and program…