High School Internship & Careers Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS eligibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Illness leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City View Internship Coordinator is dedicated to supporting City View High School students through real-world, assets-based career exposure and community-connected learning. This role connects the school with local businesses and community organizations to build self-agency, career pathways, and post-secondary plans.

Reporting to the Head of School, the coordinator manages partnerships, safety protocols, and student placement, while coordinating with teachers and counselors to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, business, communication, marketing, social work, or a related field.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License (clean driving record).
• State of Iowa Work-Based Learning Supervisor Authorization (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of business, government, and non-profit partners to secure internships and job shadows.
• Onboard and guide employer partners on host-site expectations and student support strategies.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all off-campus placement logistics and partner communications.
• Co-plan and align work-based experiences with classroom teachers, school counselor, and Career and Technical Education Curriculum lead to ensure integration with educational standards.
• Establish clear, consistent communication channels with City View staff to track student performance, troubleshoot workplace challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Participate as an active member of the City View High School team in regular staff planning, support meetings, and student intervention efforts.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct pre-placement site audits and ensure adherence to State of Iowa youth employment laws and OSHA standards.
• Manage student liability forms, parent/guardian permissions, emergency contact protocols, and orientation prior to off-campus placements.
• Conduct routine site visits for progress reporting from host.
• Collaborate with instructors and counselors to match students with internships aligned with their strengths and post-secondary goals.
• Provide ongoing de-escalation, conflict resolution, and workplace etiquette coaching for students.
• Coordinate with district staff to address transportation logistics for equitable student access.
• Market new internship and work-based learning opportunities directly to City View students.
• Promote student achievements and business partners through social media, news channels, and school marketing materials.
• Maintain accurate tracking databases for employer records, student placements, and completion metrics.
• Analyze local high-demand, high-wage (H3) labor market trends to align placements with regional career pathways.

Skills

Strategic Community Partnerships & Em­

Employer Outreach

Internal Staff Collaboration &

Student Safety, Compliance & Site Aud

Student Placement, Matching & Support

Program Marketing & Employer Retention

Labor Market Alignment & Resource Dev

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, education, business, communication, marketing, social work, or a related field.

Job description

The City View Internship Coordinator is dedicated to supporting City View High School students through real-world, assets-based career exposure and community-connected learning. This role connects the school with local businesses and community organizations to build self-agency, career pathways, and post-secondary plans.

Reporting to the Head of School, the coordinator manages partnerships, safety protocols, and student placement, while coordinating with teachers and counselors to align