Internship Program Manager (Contract)

Meade Engineering•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Meade Engineering is seeking a highly organized and proactive Internship Program Manager (contractor) to design, coordinate, and execute our first-ever Engineering Internship Program for the Summer 2026 session. This role will serve as the architect and day-to-day leader of the program, from building the structure and selecting the cohort, to overseeing the 12-week summer experience and final capstone presentations. The ideal candidate is an energetic and detail-driven project manager who thrives on building programs from the ground up. This person will serve as both the program manager and mentor, ensuring an exceptional experience for interns and a seamless, well-organized process for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in program management, university relations, or early-career development (engineering or technical industry preferred).
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage with executives, interns, and team members at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute structured programming with measurable outcomes.
Highly adaptable and resourceful, able to adjust quickly to real-time needs and maintain program momentum.
Comfortable working independently and managing both strategic design and tactical execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or managing internship or rotational programs in a technical or professional services environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
Background working with engineers or STEM students preferred.
Familiarity with HR or project management systems (e.g., Asana, Monday, or similar).
Strong facilitation and presentation skills; able to lead engaging sessions for both students and professionals.

Responsibilities

Design and finalize the structure, timeline, and curriculum for Meade's inaugural Engineering Internship Program.
Collaborate with department leaders and subject matter experts to define weekly rotational assignments, learning objectives, and department-specific deliverables.
Develop a 12-week schedule that integrates technical learning, team-building activities, and professional development sessions.
Establish documentation, templates, and guidelines for intern onboarding, feedback, and program evaluation.
Partner with HR and hiring managers during intern recruitment and selection to ensure alignment between candidate profiles and program objectives.
Create and communicate program materials and orientation content to prepare internal teams for hosting interns.
Serve as the primary point of contact, mentor, and manager for all program participants, fostering engagement and professional growth.
Coordinate logistics for intern onboarding, orientation, rotations, and weekly activities.
Facilitate regular check-ins, monitor progress, and address scheduling or logistical adjustments in real time.
Partner with department leaders to ensure rotation learning objectives are met and intern contributions are meaningful.
Manage weekly touchpoints, pulse checks, and learning sessions across all interns.
Oversee planning and execution of social, networking, and team-building activities.
Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the capstone project, including final presentations to Meade's Executive Leadership Team.
Track participation, feedback, and performance outcomes to evaluate program success and inform recommendations for future sessions.
Conduct post-program evaluations with interns and department leaders.
Compile and present a final summary report outlining successes, challenges, and recommendations for Meade's future internship programs.
Document all program assets, schedules, and templates for transition to internal HR/L&D ownership.