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Posted Apr 28REGIONAL INTERNSHIP MANAGER
at Richmond
Richmond Us, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategy to identify, engage, and educate regional businesses on the value of internships and the Program through group sessions and one-on-one meetings
- Coordinate with VEDP staff and partners to connect with companies interested in developing or growing internship programs
- Advise businesses on designing and implementing high-quality internships that meet the company’s needs, including helping the company write effective internship job descriptions and post internship opportunities on a technology platform
- Facilitate online training sessions on effective components of high-quality internship programs
- Guide businesses through the matching grant program, including assistance applying for the matching grant, submitting requests for reimbursement, progress tracking, and post-grant surveys
- Build strong partnerships with higher education, workforce, and industry organizations and participate in regional partner meetings
- responsibilities include business outreach and engagement, internship program development and grant support, partner engagement and program promotion, and data tracking. Responsibilities:
Requirements
- Enter all company engagements, matching grant applications, and reimbursements in Salesforce in order to be tracked along with the program outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culture of high service, high support, and high expectations in serving business community
- Strong networking skills with an ability to move comfortably and credibly in the community
- Proven ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders
- A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and effectively across internal and external teams
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
- A solid understanding of the high-quality paid internship model, including effective recruitment and hiring practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint