Youth Program Coordinator: Mentorship & Partnerships

Genesys Works; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company |

Job summary

Genesys Works in Houston, TX is seeking a Program Coordinator to mentor and guide high school students into workforce-ready professionals. You will nurture student relationships, manage corporate and school partnerships, and lead both in-school and summer training initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a focus on equity and youth development. Hybrid work model and a starting salary of $49,000–$52,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Based in Houston, Texas
• 3+ years’ professional work experience in business, education, or workforce development, including demonstrated experience working with youth in underserved communities
• Four-year college degree required, all majors considered.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to develop trusting relationships through mentoring and coaching throughout the program, facilitating long-term individual and program success.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate client supervisors and school administrators related to cohort of interns to ensure delivery of exceptional service and that any client or student issues in the workplace are dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Lead bi-monthly team meetings of Genesys Works’ students during the school year to assist them in choosing a career path, applying to colleges, and securing financial aid.
• Teach professional skills curriculum to students during eight-week summer training program.
• Monitor summer training performance and provide input on internship readiness and placement.
• Maintain metrics and student benchmarks throughout the program to measure and assure student success in training, in the workplace, and in developing a path to college and career success.
• Actively monitor student intern performance in the workplace and deliver student feedback based on overall performance.
• Coach interns on how to successfully balance school, work, and life during internship.
• Recruit, interview, and select students through visits to partner schools and presentations.
• Support Executive Director in maintaining relationships with companies over time and leveraging those relationships for internship position renewal and growth.
• Opportunities to assist with initiatives in areas including, but not limited to, communications, fundraising, partner recruitment, curriculum development, student recruitment, and alumni programming.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Mentoring

Relationship management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Databases

Job description

Genesys Works in Houston, TX is seeking a Program Coordinator to mentor and guide high school students into workforce-ready professionals. You will nurture student relationships, manage corporate and school partnerships, and lead both in-school and summer training initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a focus on equity and youth development. Hybrid work model and a starting salary of $49,000–$52,000 are offered.