Internship Coordinator

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. We welcome applicants with disabilities and support individuals in requesting accommodations.

Who We Are

At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we are at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. We are advancing action through innovation, research, education and engagement in society, and developing leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.

To learn more about SEAS and our values, please visit our website at https://seas.umich.edu/about/seas-values.

The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and PitE Student Center facilitates the educational and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students in becoming impactful leaders in the fields of environment and sustainability. You can learn more about the services that you will collaborate with as part of this role by visiting our website.

Job Summary

A full job description with further details is available at this link: Full Job Description - Internship Coordinator

As the Internship Coordinator, you will support the growth of internship and employment opportunities by connecting students with relevant opportunities and conducting employer outreach, developing new partnerships, and maintaining employer relationships. You will focus especially on internship development and work closely with the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement, Employer Relations Manager, careers team, faculty, alumni, and prospective employers. Highly successful candidates will demonstrate experience in the fields of environment and sustainability or an ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the major elements of career paths in these fields.

The role is designed to increase the quality and diversity of internship and employment opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate students.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by University Staff United, AFT Local 284, AFL-CIO, which represents Employees in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities*

Internship Development

• Partner with employers to develop and promote paid, project-based, micro-internship, consulting, and field-experience opportunities aligned with student skills and academic programs.
• Expand opportunities across industries, sectors, and geographic areas, and coordinate with career coaches to connect them with appropriate student populations.

Employer Outreach and Partnership Development

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a new career fair model that attracts a larger, more diverse pool of employers and opportunities.
• Collaborate with employer relations staff to identify representation gaps and conduct targeted outreach that expands internships, full-time roles, fellowships, applied projects, and research roles across sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with companies, nonprofits, government agencies, startups, alumni employers, and community partners to identify relevant opportunities and encourage repeat recruiting activity.

Job Posting and Recruiting Support

• Manage accurate and accessible job and internship postings in the career services platform, including coordinating seasonal student employees who support this work.
• Coordinate employer recruiting activities and provide responsive support to employer partners.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate employer and recruiting records, including outreach, opportunity development, job postings, interviews, and employment outcomes.
• Collect and analyze employer and student data to report on internship activity, recruiting trends, and partnership effectiveness and to refine outreach strategies.

Collaboration and Student Support

• Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate career and academic advisors to understand student needs, connect students with relevant opportunities, and provide internship-search guidance.
• Serve as the lead contact for Program in the Environment internship pathways, including identifying hosts and coordinating student onboarding with PitE staff.
• Coordinate the PitE Internship Poster Session and Celebration and similar initiatives highlighting student work.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience in employer recruiting and/or staffing. Sales and marketing experience may be relevant. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Experience in the fields of environment and sustainability as a practitioner or adjacent role and ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the trends and major elements of these career paths - strongly preferred
• 2 years of experience in event planning or event management
• Demonstrated ability to seek out, establish, and grow productive, professional networks and external partnerships
• Demonstrated experience using tools and databases required for evidence-based decision-making
• Ability to handle detailed and confidential information
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of SEAS

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with FERPA and other governmental policies related to higher education
• Established professional networks and contacts in the field of environment and sustainability
• Experience planning career fairs or large-scale events with employer and alumni partners

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.