Students Rising Above (SRA) was created in 1998 by CBS — KPIX 5 anchor Wendy Tokuda and began as a series of news stories featuring low-income Bay Area youth rising above tremendous odds of poverty, homelessness, abandonment and neglect. In 2003, Lynne Martin and Barb Hendricks expanded SRA into a year round, comprehensive program helping low-income students attend and graduate from college, and assisting them with workforce transition upon graduation. A college completion program, SRA provides individualized financial and mentoring support. This award-winning 501c3 has inspired donors to send 400+ students to four year universities across the country. More information about SRA is available at www.studentsrisingabove.org.

We’re looking for an experienced candidate to join our team as an Internship Program Coordinator. This is an important position where you’ll source and build connections for internship and entry level job opportunities that match our students’ interests and skills, as well as provide essential support for department managers, students, and Advisors.

SRA is a growing organization; candidates will need to be flexible and interested in assuming additional duties resulting from expansion.

Internship Program Coordinator:

Utilize various sourcing techniques to identify new internship and entry level opportunities for students
Develop and maintain a network of quality relationships with new and existing employers
Serve as a liaison between employers and students
Assist with student internship/entry level job application process including marketing opportunities, preparing students for interviews, and navigating the negotiation process
Organizing, tracking, and compiling information and data in Salesforce, GoogleDrive, etc.
Guide, advise, and support graduating college seniors and recent college grads through the career planning, decision making, and job searching processes through one-on-one conversations and meetings
Assist high school and college students to create effective application materials
Assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating age-specific in-person and virtual workshops
Assist Advisors in their work with students on career development related topics; review student internship application material, provide training
Provide administrative support to department managers as needed

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree required
2 year’s relevant experience in career services, counseling, student personnel, human resources or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience implementing programs, facilitating workshops, and preparing training materials
Career planning, assessment, and job search expertise
Excellent communication, presentation, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide guidance in the interview and negotiation process
Proficient in creating and editing effective resumes
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Salesforce
Sense of humor
Excellent judgment and ability to coach students through difficult situations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Access to reliable car
Available to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings as needed

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in or interfacing with a corporate and non-profit environment
Background in sales and customer experience

How to apply

If you are interested in the position, please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

1. What challenges do you see low-income, first generation students face as they transition into college and the workforce?

2. This position will require the sourcing of new internship opportunities for SRA students. Please talk about your ability to approach new companies, build relationships with them, and what relatable experiences/applicable skills you will bring to this role?

Please address your cover letter and resume to Lauren Brener, Internship Program Manager lbrener@studentsrisingabove.org and Aliza Heslop, Career Development Program Manager aheslop@studentsrisingabove.org .

Students Rising Above is an Equal Opportunity Employer