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The coordinator will recruit and manage internship host partners, oversee onboarding and training for youth and sites, provide ongoing mentorship and monitoring, and ensure each placement is successful for all parties. The Internship Program Coordinator will serve as a mentor, connector, and program lead, helping create a structured, empowering, and culturally responsive internship experience for our second-year Ambassadors.

<img alt="WIB Logo" src="https://workablehr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/photos/731046/3d53f0cb7cbb491b410a212c8bdadd3b.png" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:208.3974852831078px;height:auto" width="208"/>Job Title: Internship Program Coordinator (Contractor)Reports to: Executive DirectorPosition Type: Part-time, independent contractor (20 hours/week)Duration: June 4 through August 14, 2026. High-level performance in this role can lead to a full-time position.Location: Portland, OR. In-person role.Compensation: $25/hourOverview of the RoleThe Internship Program Coordinator is a contract position responsible for leading and managing Word Is Bond's second-year Ambassador internship program. Youth leaders in Word Is Bond are known as Community Ambassadors. This role ensures that young Black men are placed in meaningful, well-supported internship experiences that build professional skills, confidence, and career exposure. This role requires a business professional dress code for all youth leadership meetings and events.The coordinator will recruit and manage internship host partners, oversee onboarding and training for youth and sites, provide ongoing mentorship and monitoring, and ensure each placement is successful for all parties. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about youth development and workforce pathways.Ambassadors work at their internship sites Monday through Thursday and participate in a master-class workshop on Fridays. The Internship Program Coordinator manages and supports all of these activities.The Internship Program Coordinator will serve as a mentor, connector, and program lead, helping create a structured, empowering, and culturally responsive internship experience for our second-year Ambassadors.Strong performance in this role can lead to a full-time role in the fall of 2026.About Word Is BondWord Is Bond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership incubator for young Black men founded in Portland, OR, in 2017. Our mission statement is, "What if young Black men were empowered to their fullest potential?"<a class="external" href="https://www.wordisbond.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.wordisbond.org</a>Highlights of Working with Word Is Bond<ul><li>Meaningful Work: Build meaningful relationships with inspiring young Black men, while engaging in conversations and experiences connected to important local and national issues.</li><li>Creativity: Contribute to and design impactful youth programs, workshops, and events that reflect youth voice, cultural relevance, and community needs.</li><li>Social: Connect with a strong network of community leaders, partners, mentors, and organizations across Portland and beyond.</li><li>Mobile: A hybrid-friendly work environment. Engage with youth in community-based settings across the city, with opportunities to travel locally, nationally, and internationally through leadership and cultural programming.</li><li>Grow: Be part of a small, mission-driven team building a growing nonprofit, with opportunities to take on leadership, expand your skills, and grow professionally.</li></ul>RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIESInternship Host Recruitment & Relationship Management<ul><li>Place current Word Is Bond youth leaders into internships associated with Word Is Bond's internship program</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with host internship sites, including supervisors and organizational partners</li><li>Conduct initial site assessments to ensure that placements meet WIB expectations for safety, learning, and cultural responsiveness</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all internship hosts throughout the summer</li><li>Support youth intern success during the internship by troubleshooting challenges, including transportation, workload, and more</li><li>Coordinate and support Friday Masterclass workshops, including speaker outreach and logistics planning</li><li>Evaluate participants' progress throughout the internship using pre- and post-program evaluations and in-person check-ins</li><li>Help plan, coordinate, and lead the end-of-summer program community showcase</li></ul>Onboarding, Training & Program Preparation<ul><li>Develop and facilitate onboarding for second-year Ambassadors, including expectations, workplace readiness, and professional skills</li><li>Provide orientation and support to internship hosts, ensuring clarity around roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols</li><li>Create and maintain internship documentation, agreements, and placement records</li><li>Coordinate schedules, placement assignments, and logistics for all internship participants</li></ul>Youth Mentorship, Monitoring & Support<ul><li>Manage and support a cohort of up to 15 second-year Ambassadors in internship placements</li><li>Conduct regular check-ins with youth to monitor progress, address challenges, and celebrate wins</li><li>Provide mentorship, coaching, and problem-solving support to ensure youth feel confident and prepared</li><li>Foster a safe, supportive environment through strong relationship-building and consistent communication</li></ul>Site Visits & Ongoing Communication<ul><li>Conduct regular site visits to observe youth performance, support host supervisors, and ensure placements remain aligned with expectations</li><li>Facilitate ongoing communication between WIB, youth, and host organizations</li><li>Address concerns or conflicts promptly, ensuring both youth and host sites remain in good standing</li><li>Document site visit notes, progress updates, and any needed follow-up actions</li></ul>Program Coordination & Operations<ul><li>Track attendance, hours, and engagement for all internship participants</li><li>Maintain organized records, including evaluations, agreements, and progress documentation</li><li>Support end-of-summer presentations, reflections, or culminating events</li><li>Assist with data collection and reporting related to internship outcomes</li></ul>Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>2–3 years of experience in youth development, workforce development, education, or community-based programming preferred</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of lived and professional experience</li><li>Understanding of Black liberation frameworks and history, youth power building, and/or experience working within racial justice movements is highly desired</li><li>Strong relationship-building skills with both youth and professional partners</li><li>Experience coordinating internships, workforce programs, or employer partnerships strongly preferred</li><li>Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, community-based environment</li><li>Comfort navigating culturally diverse environments and supporting young Black men in professional settings</li></ul>Other Requirements<ul><li>Maintain a valid driver's license and a strong, safe driving record</li><li>Ability to pass federal and state background checks required for work with minors</li></ul>EducationWord Is Bond values both formal education and lived experience. Candidates with a range of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The most important qualification is the ability to effectively mentor, guide, and support young Black men in their development.To ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our Workable recruitment platform to be considered.Word Is Bond is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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ABOUT THE ROLE** The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI's core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** _Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying._ **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.

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**Posting Title:** Summer Internship - Entry Level Project Engineer Track (Multiple Locations)

**Salary Range:** $25.77/hour to $35.23/hour

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

**WHO WE ARE**

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI's core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. The program offers students unique opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and make meaningful industry connections. Although we are headquartered in California, we have major projects and offices in many other states including Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Utah.

_Below is a detailed example of responsibilities an intern may participate in or contribute to during their time with CEI:_

+ **Estimate Phase** : Creating a bid strategy, getting quotations, and writing proposal letters.

+ **Pre-Construction:** Negotiating contract terms, creating an original budget and schedule. Creating a plan with the production team to address; efficiency, logistics, and materials. Organizing all documents and drawings, selecting subcontractors and holding a job start meeting.

+ **Construction:** Managing materials, submittals, and change orders. Maintaining activity logs, managing materials, vendors, and subcontractors. Writing documents including RFI's and notice letters. Monitoring project progress, including cost and safety.

+ **Closeout:** Managing closeout documents, commissioning equipment, and returning excess material.

**ABOUT YOU**

We seek the most curious, confident, and resourceful candidates in the US that are interested in the electrical construction industry. Our most successful new hires flourish because they do not accept the status quo. They work hard, learn and grow from their inevitable mistakes, and enjoy working with a team.

**WHAT YOU WILL GAIN**

At Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we celebrate the challenge. Complex electrical construction projects requiring creative solutions, and this is what we thrive on. As part of the Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, you'll be on a career development path to project management. You will gain the unique opportunity to start your career in the Construction Management industry. You will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and tasked with solving a comprehensive set of challenges. You'll work directly for a project manager or project executive on a team that partners with field, engineering, and design teams. It's ok if you don't have a deep understanding of electrical construction, just be ready to learn and get fired up. You'll have the opportunity to soak up knowledge from everyone you work with - from the journeyman and general foreman to the project team assigning daily tasks.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

_Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying._

**Education:** High School Diploma or GED required. Current student studying Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.

**Licensure/Certifications:** None required.

**Experience:** 0 years of experience required.

*Applicants must be authorized to _work_ in the United States. This position is not _eligible_ for sponsorship.

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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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