BUILD Internship Specialist

Bethel University•Saint Paul, MN

4h•$50,000 - $53,850•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Director of BUILD, you will provide comprehensive oversight of the career development and internship aspects of the program to ensure students successfully fulfill their requirements for a Certificate in Applied Studies. This highly collaborative position blends classroom teaching with program management: you will instruct up to 16 credits of career-focused coursework per year (3 in-person classes per semester), build relationships with regional internship sites, and direct student-led career events like internship fairs. Additionally, you will hire and lead a team of student Job Mentors who provide direct, on-site support to our interns. In this role, you'll play a vital part in Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students in a Christ-centered community. As a core member of our staff, you serve as a minister of the gospel by fostering a supportive, structured, and caring environment where students with intellectual disabilities can discover their strengths, build critical career skills, and grow into whole and holy individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience working with students with disabilities.
Expertise of characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities.
Ability to plan, develop, and implement curriculum and instruction using principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Working knowledge of disability accommodations and supports required for students with intellectual disabilities in a postsecondary program.
Working knowledge of community agencies and service groups focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their employment skills.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students.
Ability to establish and maintain open and cooperative communication.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to hire, train, and manage student workers.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Previous experience teaching or working at the college level.

Responsibilities

Teach up to 16 BUILD credits per year focused on the career development aspects of the program.
Plan, develop, arrange, and provide ongoing support for student internship sites.
Collaborate with the Director to ensure successful internship experiences.
Plan and execute internship fairs.
Help students meet Certificate in Applied Studies requirements and prepare for integrated employment.
Manage the vehicle scheduling for internships for students in BUILD.
Hire, train, and supervise Job Mentors (student workers) to support students in their internships.
Design and monitor PLPs for student advisees, including 2 meetings per student per year.
Participate in PLP meetings/events and communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate regarding internships and student progress.