Job Description
Director of Student Internships and Workforce Development
Program: Nazareth Prep High School
Reports to : President
Hours: Full-Time, 12-Month Exempt.
Schedule: Some evening and weekend hours may apply due to school or partner events
HFI MISSION DUTIES: Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh's largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
ABOUT NAZARETH PREP: Nazareth Prep is an independent Catholic high school for students of all faiths that provide an affordable, innovative education that inspires students to learn, lead and serve in a diverse and changing world.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Director of Student Internships and Workforce Development is responsible for managing and enhancing the internship program at Nazareth Prep High School, coordinating career services, providing guidance on college and career planning, and facilitating professional development sessions related to workforce readiness. The Director will ensure students are prepared and supported throughout their internship experience, and that each internship site is prepared and supported to provide students with meaningful real-world work experiences that prepare them for college and career readiness.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate a genuine passion for preparing adolescents from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds for meaningful career pathways. They will foster an environment of respect, equity, and belonging while building bridges between students and professional opportunities, ensuring every young person, regardless of race and economic status, feels empowered, supported, and equipped to thrive in the workforce and beyond.
Key Responsibilities: - Internship Program Management:
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of internship programs.
- Review and assess the existing internship programs with business partners (corporate and nonprofit) in the Pittsburgh region.
- Support business partners to enhance their internship structures, ensuring their programs meet the needs of students and while demonstrating added value to all internship partners.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of internship placements, adjusting as necessary to ensure student success and partner satisfaction.
- Student Workforce Development Support and Evaluation:
- Implement programs that develop and enhance students' college and career readiness, e.g., professionalism, effective communication, collaboration and professional skills, presentation and networking skills, social media usage, etc.
- Support students to consistently exceed workplace expectations during internships, providing ongoing coaching for improvement.
- Create opportunities for students to connect with mentors on and off campus, to enrich their internship experience.
- Provide college and career counseling, resume and cover letter writing assistance, and interview preparation.
- Professional Development and Support for Business Partner Mentors:
- Create and implement a mentor orientation and professional development program for student interns and business partner mentors to ensure mentors are successfully supporting students.
- Develop strategies and methods for mentors to effectively support ongoing student growth and development of professional skills and workplace readiness.
- Provide ongoing development for mentors to ensure they understand the internship model and are equipped to support students in their roles.
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with business partners and organizations, while working to ensure mentors are successful.
- Leading and Developing Teacher Internship Managers:
- Supervise and provide ongoing professional development to the teacher internship managers, to successfully support students with internship readiness and ongoing support.
- Develop and equip teacher internship managers with the applicable skills to successfully support students.
- Ensure that teacher managers can effectively coach students to succeed in their internships and provide regular feedback for improvement.
- Actively monitor teacher internship managers' performance and provide ongoing support to ensure each student intern and internship site is successful.
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Coordinate with the Director of Admissions to match student interests, goals, and placement with internship site needs.
- Collaborate with the Student Achievement and Development Manager on college and career exploration and internship initiatives to ensure a cohesive program.
- Organize regular check-ins with business and nonprofit partners to ensure alignment and continued success of the internship and workforce development program.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or related field; master's degree preferred.
- Experience in program development, college counseling, internship coordination, and/or workforce development.
- Strong understanding of the needs and expectations of both corporate and nonprofit organizations, and the skills and support high school students need to be successful in college, career, and life.
- Proven experience in coaching and mentorship.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and manage relationships with students, business partners, nonprofit organizations, and teacher managers.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Passion for student success and professional development, with a focus on enhancing students' workplace readiness.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary.
Other Requirements: - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have a valid PA drivers' license and must possess or be willing to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Nazareth Prep is a religious organization which operates to promote the teachings, beliefs, and values of the Catholic Church, and therefore, their employment practices will take into consideration the provision of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1(a) of Title VII and the ministerial exemption applicable to religious organizations.
The statements above outline the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not meant to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. - Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standard
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be Faithful Listeners and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that God is Found in Everyday Activities we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe Loving Relationships means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.
Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer PDN-a045782f-b57b-4310-9493-84241d716ac2
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,