Internship and Work-Based Learning Program Manager

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers that will strengthen future generations. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support and services that serve over 3,800 children, youth, and families each year.  Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhoods so that college becomes the expectation for families, rather than the exception.

Program Summary: The Internship/Work-Based Learning program will operate under the College to Career Department of Mission Graduates. The College to Career Department oversees multiple programs that support students in preparing for and entering career paths that provide economic support for youth and their families. The Internship/Work-Based Learning program at Ida B. Wells will focus on helping students build career readiness and transferable skills for post-high-school education and careers through participation in internships and work-based learning opportunities. 

Position Overview: The Internship and Work-Based Learning Manager (IWBLM) supports high school students in developing essential job-readiness skills and securing internships that provide transferable experience for higher education and future careers. This role implements programming for grades 9–12 at Ida B. Wells High School, integrating youth development and workforce readiness through an equity-focused approach. The program addresses barriers to student success while offering skill-building and individualized case management. The IWBLM collaborates with the Community Schools Coordinator, CTE teacher, and PEERS teacher to foster internship partnerships and is employed by Mission Graduates, working primarily on-site at Ida B. Wells High School (1099 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117). 

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties

Program Coordination & Administration (50%)

• Coordinate and deliver activities that help young adults prepare for a career and/or transition to postsecondary education and training (soft skills development, personal management, and career pathways exploration) during the school day.

• Manage existing internship partnerships.

• Develop partnerships for additional internship and work-based learning opportunities for students.

• Place students in internship sites with training and coaching support. 

• Oversee stipend payments for student work placements.

• Coordinate 1-2 career exploration activities with the College to Career Teams off-site during the school day.