Local Internship Programs Lead

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a Local Program Specialist to manage its internship program and support other Hinckley activities. The role involves daily interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and community partners in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

The department will hire at multiple job levels with pay rates set accordingly, and a full-time schedule with potential evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years of related work exp for Level I or master's equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4 years of related work exp or master's plus 2 years for Level II

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hinckley Local Internship Program operations and placement.
• Coordinate internship readiness and teach professionalism and workplace skills.
• Oversee internship course components and scholarship administration.
• Collaborate with host offices to expand opportunities.
• Advise students on internship program issues.
• Maintain database of Hinckley students and alumni.
• Manage internship and scholarship application platforms.
• Assist with special projects.
• Engage in internship outreach and recruiting.
• Lead or assist with Hinckley projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Adobe

Box

Salesforce

Qualtrics

Website editing

Job description

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a Local Program Specialist to manage its internship program and support other Hinckley activities. The role involves daily interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and community partners in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

The department will hire at multiple job levels with pay rates set accordingly, and a full-time schedule with potential evenings/weekends as needed.