Internship Coorindator - City View

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Illness leave and paid holidays

IPERS eligibility

Job summary

City View High School seeks an Internship Coordinator to connect students with real-world career opportunities through community partnerships and supervised work-based learning.

You will build employer relationships, ensure safety and compliance, coordinate placements, and support students toward post-secondary plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, business, communication, marketing, social work, or a related field.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License.
• State of Iowa Work-Based Learning Supervisor Authorization (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Minimum 2 years in work-based learning, business outreach, youth development, education, or community engagement.
• Preferred: Direct experience coordinating student internships/job shadows and collaborating directly with high school instructional teams.

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

Communication skills

Networking

Program coordination

Education

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

Valid Iowa Driver's License

State of Iowa Work-Based Learning Supervisor Authorization

Job description

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. Operating with the unwavering belief that all students can achieve when given the right opportunities and support, this role bridges the gap between City View High School, local businesses, and community organizations. By combining student engagement, behavioral/attendance intervention, and hands-on work-based learning supervision, the Coordinator helps students build self-agency, explore career pathways, and graduate with a clear post-secondary plan.

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. Operating with the unwavering belief that all students can achieve when given the right opportunities and support, this role bridges the gap between City View High School, local businesses, and community organizations. By combining student engagement, behavioral/attendance intervention, and hands-on work-based learning supervision, the Coordinator helps students build self-agency, explore career pathways, and graduate with a clear post-secondary plan.

COMPENSATION

• $46,000.00 annual entry salary
• IPERS eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Illness leave and paid holidays

ORGANIZATIONAL AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Internship Coordinator will report directly to the Head of School with support from the Career and Technical Education Curriculum Lead and will have a working relationship with building staff, families, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Community Partnerships & Employer Outreach
  • 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.
• Internal Staff Collaboration & Communication
  • 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.
• Student Safety, Compliance & Site Audits
  • 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.
• Student Placement, Matching & Support
  • 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.
• Program Marketing & Employer Retention
  • 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.
• Labor Market Alignment & Resource Development
  • Analyze local high-demand, high-wage (H3) labor market trends to align placements with regional career pathways.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
  • 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).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years in work-based learning, business outreach, youth development, education, or community engagement.
  • Preferred: Direct experience coordinating student internships/job shadows and collaborating directly with high school instructional teams.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.