JCCGCI’s Horizons Academy provides academic and motivational support to improve graduation outcomes for high-risk students from low-income families attending Abraham Lincoln High School in Coney Island.
The Internship Developer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing internship opportunities for program participants. This role involves building partnerships with local employers, supporting youth career exploration, and ensuring meaningful and safe work experiences for students.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Meet with youth participants (ages 15–20) to assess career interests and align them with appropriate job sectors.
- Develop, secure, and maintain internship opportunities for approximately 70 students annually.
- Visit potential sites and conduct site visits to ensure safe workplace conditions for youth.
- Match students with internship placements based on their interests, skills, and goals.
- Monitor internship sites through regular visits to ensure student engagement quality supervision, and meaningful work experiences.
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of student timesheets.
- Facilitate career readiness workshops and employer engagement events for students.
- Ensure all program documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Prior experience working with young adults (ages 15–20).
- Experience in job development, workforce development, or internship coordination strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
This position is Full-Time, 35 hours per week, and On-Site.
Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package included.
JCCGCI Inc. is an EOE.