Internship Coordinator

WEA CA PC • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $28 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Graduate Internship Coordinator serves as the organizational hub for all graduate-level internship and field placement activities, managing relationships with students, academic institutions, and internal supervisors across a diverse portfolio of graduate degree programs. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about mentorship, workforce development, and the mission of advancing public health and health equity. The Coordinator ensures that every intern — regardless of discipline — receives a meaningful, structured, and academically aligned experience that advances both their professional development and the organization's strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internship program coordination, academic field placement, workforce development, healthcare HR, or a related function
• Demonstrated knowledge of graduate-level accreditation standards and academic requirements across multiple health and human services disciplines
• Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, clinical supervisors, and organizational leadership
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent placements, timelines, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS, ATS, or placement management platforms (e.g., Tevita, Sonia, Handshake, or equivalent)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively across professional disciplines and organizational levels
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree strongly preferred in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Social Work (MSW), Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field
• Personal experience as a graduate intern or field placement student in a public health or healthcare setting
• Familiarity with clinical rotation or preceptorship coordination in nursing, medicine, or allied health
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health organization, public health department, or academic medical center
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
• Experience with program evaluation, data analysis, or learning management systems

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive graduate internship program that accommodates students across multiple disciplines and degree tracks
• Manage the full internship lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through placement, supervision coordination, evaluation, and offboarding — for MPH, MSW, MHA, MPP, MSN, MD (non-clinical rotations/electives), NP, and PA candidates
• Maintain accurate records of intern placements, agreements, learning objectives, evaluations, and outcomes using an ATS, HRIS, or dedicated placement management system
• Develop and manage internship program calendars, including application cycles, orientation schedules, mid-point check-ins, and end-of-term presentations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for affiliated colleges, universities, and graduate programs
• Negotiate, execute, and renew affiliation agreements, field placement contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with academic institutions
• Ensure program requirements, accreditation standards, and competency frameworks are honored for each degree type
• Proactively cultivate new academic partnerships to expand the diversity and pipeline of graduate talent
• Recruit, orient, and support internal field supervisors and preceptors across departments including clinical operations, community health, health policy, behavioral health, health administration, and research
• Provide training and resources to supervisors on effective mentorship, performance feedback, and discipline-specific supervision expectations
• Facilitate supervisor-intern matching that aligns student learning objectives with organizational project needs and departmental priorities
• Serve as a liaison and problem-solver when concerns arise between interns and supervisors
• Conduct individualized onboarding meetings with each incoming intern to review learning plans, organizational culture, expectations, and available resources
• Facilitate regular cohort-wide programming including professional development workshops, lunch-and-learns, panel discussions, and networking events
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to interns navigating professional challenges, academic requirements, and career development questions
• Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and peer learning among interns from different degree programs
• Identify pathways and communicate opportunities for post-internship employment, fellowships, or continued engagement with the organization
• Develop and administer standardized evaluation tools for both intern and supervisor performance
• Analyze program data to assess intern satisfaction, learning outcomes, supervisor effectiveness, and program impact
• Prepare and present regular program reports to organizational leadership and academic partners
• Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure the program meets evolving organizational and academic needs
• Track and report on diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics within the intern cohort
• Ensure all interns complete required pre-placement requirements including background checks, immunization records, HIPAA training, confidentiality agreements, and any licensure or credentialing prerequisites
• Maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing educational partnerships and healthcare workforce training
• Coordinate with legal and risk management teams on affiliation agreements and liability coverage as applicable

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level