Job Type: Full-Time Non-Academic Affairs
Job Number:
26-00184
Organization: Workforce Solutions (803140)
Closing Date:
4/30/2026 11:59 PM
Central
Salary: $55,838
Position Summary
*This position is pending
final approval by the Board of Trustees and is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, at the start of fiscal year 2027. Accordingly, selected
candidates will not begin employment prior to July 1, 2026.
The Coordinator, Internships & Apprenticeships works directly with employers,
college faculty, and K-12 partners to create and support career-aligned internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning
opportunities. This position will be a key member of St. Louis Community College’s Workforce Learning Connection (WLC) team, which provides
career exploration and work-based learning programming for 6th-12th grade students. Collaborates with multiple
departments and units within the College to provide consistent and excellent student-focused service, leadership, and support. Assists in
the delivery of College-wide initiatives directed to 6th-12th grade students, including information sessions, student
orientations, and skills trainings. In collaboration with the WLC team, builds new work-based learning opportunities and works with students
participating in WLC programs.
Primary Duties Performed
- Develop and maintain strong
partnerships with area employers, industry leaders, chambers of commerce, and community organizations to collaborate on WLC work-based
learning programs. - Collaborate with employers to provide structured, high-quality work-based learning opportunities aligned with
career pathway programs. - Lead mentor training sessions for employer partners, ensuring clear expectations, evaluation standards, and
best practices. - Coordinate all aspects of internship and work-based learning development, including scope of work, learning
objectives, site expectations, and program documentation. - Establish and monitor student eligibility requirements and manage the
internship and work-based learning application process, including communication, documentation, and deadlines. - Prepare students for
success through training and pre-placement support. - Monitor student progress through regular communication with students and
employer mentors, ensuring required evaluations and feedback are completed. - Verify successful completion of work-based learning
requirements and maintain accurate records of placements, agreements, and outcomes. - Partner with local school districts, high school
administrators, and career counselors to promote WLC work-based learning programs and encourage students to participate. - Collaborate
with deans, faculty, and internal teams (including WLC, Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment, K-12 Programs, and Employer Engagement) to align
work-based learning with program competencies and academic outcomes. - Collect, analyze, and report data on student participation,
employer engagement, and program outcomes; support related grant and workforce initiatives. - Ensure program quality and compliance
with safety, liability, youth labor regulations, and institutional requirements; assess effectiveness and implement continuous improvement
based on best practices and workforce trends. - Performs other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of full-time
equivalent experience in a post-secondary education or secondary education setting or three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in
business, project management, workforce development, employer engagement, internship coordination, career services, or related
field. - Existing business connection and successful related experience in both business and education is
preferred.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with frequent travel to businesses,
industries, schools, and agencies. - Participation in events during non-traditional work hours.
- Must have reliable
transportation for travel up to 100 miles.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Position
requires the ability to deliver outreach activities.
