Washington, DC30+ days ago
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. Effective oral and written communication skills; Professional demeanor with at least 3+ years’ professional work experience in business, education, or workforce development, including demonstrated experience working with youth in underserved communities; Strong presence and leadership in instructional or group setting; Ability to manage a cohort of up to 30 students; Ability to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus; Strong sense of accountability for both student achievement and personal development; Ability to problem-solve and manage complex student situations; Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations in a variety of settings; Technically proficient with computers and databases; Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and occasional weekends; College degree a plus (any major) but not required; relevant experience strongly valued; Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).