About the role#
The Internship and Work-Based Learning Program Manager supports high school students at Ida B. Wells High School in developing job-readiness skills and securing internships. This role focuses on helping students gain transferable experience for higher education and future careers. You will work on-site to implement programming for grades 9-12, using an equity-focused approach to help students navigate barriers to success.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and deliver activities that help young adults prepare for a career or transition to postsecondary education.
- Manage existing internship partnerships and develop new opportunities for students.
- Place students in internship sites, providing necessary training and coaching support.
- Provide barrier-removal assistance to students through community referrals and coordination with support service agencies.
- Oversee the maintenance of all program records and collect student data for reports.
- Collaborate with school staff, including the Community Schools Coordinator, CTE teachers, and PEERS teachers.
- Maintain communication with caregivers, teachers, and counselors to support student progress.
- Promote program opportunities through presentations and marketing materials.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree (BA or BS).
- 2-4 years of experience working with diverse youth in community and public school settings.
- Demonstrated success in providing youth workforce development programming.
- Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations and familiarity with the needs of undocumented youth.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are required.
- Familiarity with schools and community-based organizations.
- Ability to obtain TB test clearance before hiring and current CPR certification (or attainment within 2 months of employment).
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position located in San Francisco, California.
- The role requires some evening and weekend availability.
About Mission Graduates
Mission Graduates is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco. Founded in 1972, it focuses on helping youth and their families reach higher education. The group provides resources for college success and afterschool programming. It currently employs between 51 and 200 people.
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