Work Based Learning Coordinator - ISY

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) to develop employer partnerships and coordinate internships and events across the Gulf Coast region. Build relationships with schools and employers and manage WBL opportunities aligned with career pathways.

Travel will be frequent (50–75%). Some nights and weekends may be required. This role emphasizes data entry, program tracking, and collaboration with Youth Career Advisors and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, workforce development, education, or related field.
• Experience in employer engagement, workforce development, or career services is desirable.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple employers, participants, activities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in data entry and tracking program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with employers, schools, colleges, and community orgs.
• Recruit employers for WBL, internships, and career activities.
• Develop WBL opportunities aligned with career pathways.
• Coordinate employer speakers, industry tours, and job shadowing.
• Match participants with opportunities and share placement info with Advisors.
• Monitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/workforce development/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Title: Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) Salary: $60,000 + benefits Classification: Non-exempt *Frequent travel will be required across the entire Gulf Coast Region.

Scope of Position: The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) develops employer partnerships and work-based learning opportunities for participants in the HGCY In-School Youth Pilot. The role coordinates internships, micro-internships, industry tours, and employer events, and monitors worksites. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) works with Youth Career Advisors (In-School Youth), schools, and employers to match participants with experiences aligned to their career interests.

Essential Functions:

• Build relationships with employers, industry partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations
• Recruit employers for WBL, internships, micro-internships, industry tours, job shadowing, and career exploration activities
• Develop WBL and micro-internship opportunities aligned with participants' career pathways and fields of study
• Coordinate employer speakers, industry tours, job shadowing, and other employer engagement activities
• Work with Youth Career Advisor (In-School Youth) to match participants with opportunities, coordinate referrals, and share placement information with Advisors and program leadership
• Develop employer connections for Summer Jobs and other youth employment initiatives
• Support participant and employer onboarding for WBL activities
• Monitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback; share findings with Advisors to inform case management and career planning
• Resolve worksite concerns with Advisors and the Program Manager (In-School Youth)
• Maintain employer, opportunity, and worksite records, and document activities accurately
• Track employer recruitment and engagement, industry tours, WBL placements, completions, and outcomes; report results to the Program Manager (In-School Youth)
• Help graduating participants connect with WBL, employment, and other career opportunities
• Help plan and deliver senior-year career immersion activities, including developing and monitoring career-aligned micro-internships
• Participate in staff meetings, program planning, training, and service improvement efforts
• Follow EDSI and program policies and procedures

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, workforce development, human resources, education, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in employer engagement, business services, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, career services, or a related field highly desirable
• Experience building professional relationships with employers and community partners
• Experience coordinating internships, WBL, employment opportunities, career events, or similar activities preferred
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple employers, participants, activities, and deadlines
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office
• Ability to track employer activity, participant placements, and program outcomes accurately
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

Regional travel is estimated to be at least 50-75%.

This position may include work on nights and weekends.

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people.

EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country.

EDSI is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner.

For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces.

The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country.

EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies.

Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.