Placement & Partnerships Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Generation WV; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Generation West Virginia is seeking a dynamic Placement Coordinator to lead the development and expansion of internship opportunities across northern West Virginia.

This role will build partnerships with employers to create meaningful career pathways for students and recent graduates, connecting emerging talent with high-quality internship and entry-level opportunities that strengthen West Virginia's workforce pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in workforce development, higher education, talent recruitment, or employer relations.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of West Virginia's economic and workforce landscape is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally for engagement and outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with employers for internship and entry-level roles.
• Collaborate with educators to match candidates to opportunities based on skills and regional needs.
• Maintain records using CRM/database and track placement outcomes.
• Support regional networking events, employer roundtables, and career workshops.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

WV workforce knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, HR, education, or related field

Tools

CRM/database proficiency

Job description

Generation West Virginia is seeking a dynamic Placement Coordinator to lead the development and expansion of internship opportunities across northern West Virginia.

This role will build partnerships with employers to create meaningful career pathways for students and recent graduates, connecting emerging talent with high-quality internship and entry-level opportunities that strengthen West Virginia's workforce pipeline.