Job Description: Title: Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) Salary: $60,000 + benefits Classification: Non-exempt *Frequent travel will be required across the entire Gulf Coast Region. Scope of Position: The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) develops employer partnerships and work-based learning opportunities for participants in the HGCY In-School Youth Pilot. The role coordinates internships, micro-internships, industry tours, and employer events, and monitors worksites. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator (In-School Youth) works with Youth Career Advisors (In-School Youth), schools, and employers to match participants with experiences aligned to their career interests. Essential Functions: • Build relationships with employers, industry partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations • Recruit employers for WBL, internships, micro-internships, industry tours, job shadowing, and career exploration activities • Develop WBL and micro-internship opportunities aligned with participants’ career pathways and fields of study • Coordinate employer speakers, industry tours, job shadowing, and other employer engagement activities • Work with Youth Career Advisor (In-School Youth) to match participants with opportunities, coordinate referrals, and share placement information with Advisors and program leadership • Develop employer connections for Summer Jobs and other youth employment initiatives. • Support participant and employer onboarding for WBL activities • Monitor worksites, participant progress, and employer feedback; share findings with Advisors to inform case management and career planning • Resolve worksite concerns with Advisors and the Program Manager (In-School Youth). • Maintain employer, opportunity, and worksite records, and document activities accurately • Track employer recruitment and engagement, industry tours, WBL placements, completions, and outcomes; report results to the Program Manager (In-School Youth) • Help graduating participants connect with WBL, employment, and other career opportunities • Help plan and deliver senior-year career immersion activities, including developing and monitoring career-aligned micro-internships • Participate in staff meetings, program planning, training, and service improvement efforts • Follow EDSI and program policies and procedures Education and Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, human resources, education, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience • Experience in employer engagement, business services, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, career services, or a related field highly desirable • Experience building professional relationships with employers and community partners • Experience coordinating internships, WBL, employment opportunities, career events, or similar activities preferred • Strong relationship-building, communication, and customer service skills • Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple employers, participants, activities, and deadlines • Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office • Ability to track employer activity, participant placements, and program outcomes accurately • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required • Regional travel is estimated to be at least 50–75% • This position may include work on nights and weekends EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.