Work Based Learning Coordinator - ISY

Edsi-9; Texas; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator for In-School Youth to build employer partnerships and coordinate internships, micro-internships, and industry tours. You will work with Youth Career Advisors, schools, and employers to match participants with career pathways and monitored worksites.

The role requires strong relationship-building, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; regional travel 50–75%; some nights/weekends may be required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, human resources, education, communications, or related field preferred.
• Experience building employer partnerships and coordinating internships or WBL activities.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple employers, participants, activities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with employers, industry partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations.
• Recruit employers for WBL, internships, micro-internships, industry tours, and career exploration activities.
• Develop WBL and micro-internship opportunities aligned with participants’ career pathways.
• Coordinate employer speakers, tours, job shadowing, and other engagement activities.
• Monitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback; report findings to Advisors and leadership.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Title: Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth)Salary: $60,000 + benefitsClassification: Non-exemptScope 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 organizationsRecruit employers for WBL, internships, micro-internships, industry tours, job shadowing, and career exploration activitiesDevelop WBL and micro-internship opportunities aligned with participants’ career pathways and fields of studyCoordinate employer speakers, industry tours, job shadowing, and other employer engagement activitiesWork with Youth Career Advisor (In-School Youth) to match participants with opportunities, coordinate referrals, and share placement information with Advisors and program leadershipDevelop employer connections for Summer Jobs and other youth employment initiatives.Support participant and employer onboarding for WBL activitiesMonitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback; share findings with Advisors to inform case management and career planningResolve worksite concerns with Advisors and the Program Manager (In-School Youth).Maintain employer, opportunity, and worksite records, and document activities accuratelyTrack 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 opportunitiesHelp plan and deliver senior-year career immersion activities, including developing and monitoring career-aligned micro-internshipsParticipate in staff meetings, program planning, training, and service improvement effortsFollow EDSI and program policies and proceduresEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, human resources, education, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experienceExperience in employer engagement, business services, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, career services, or a related field highly desirableExperience building professional relationships with employers and community partnersExperience coordinating internships, WBL, employment opportunities, career events, or similar activities preferredStrong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple employers, participants, activities, and deadlinesProficiency in data entry and Microsoft OfficeAbility to track employer activity, participant placements, and program outcomes accuratelyValid driver’s license and clean driving record requiredRegional travel is estimated to be at least 50–75%This position may include work on nights and weekendsEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.