Internship - NextForce Program Support Coordi
About The Position
THIS INTERNSHIP IS FUNDED THROUGH THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) AND HAS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS BORDERPLEX IS ONE OF 28 PUBLIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS IN TEXAS SERVING THE SIX-COUNTY BORDERPLEX REGION. WE ARE A NON-PROFIT OPPORTUNITY INCUBATOR, PERSONALIZING THE CAREER PATH AND CONNECTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO THE RIGHT POSITIONS. WITH THE TOOLS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES WE PROVIDE, WE KNOW YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR HEART INTO. OUR ORGANIZATION AND ITS INITIATIVES HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AND AWARDED BY THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION FOR OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO ASSISTING EMPLOYERS AND JOB SEEKERS. WSB SERVES IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT. WHAT WE DO IS SO IMPORTANT, BUT WE DON’T DO IT ALONE. WE SERVE THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP THEM GROW STRONGER SO THEY CAN CREATE BETTER JOBS. WE ALSO PREPARE PEOPLE TO FILL THOSE JOBS AND ACHIEVE A SUSTAINING AND FULFILLING CAREER. WSB EXHIBITS A GROWTH MINDSET. WE SEEK INDIVIDUALS WHO BUY INTO THIS MISSION AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE BY BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, WORK EFFICIENTLY TO STRETCH OUR RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS SO WE CAN COLLECTIVELY ELEVATE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY. OUR VALUES INCLUDE TRANSPARENCY, INNOVATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESEARCH-DRIVEN, IMPACT-DRIVEN, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, AND EMPATHY. JOIN THIS HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM AND SUPPORT A THRIVING REGIONAL ECONOMY!
Requirements
- Recent college graduate under the preferred fields of study to include Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, Nonprofit Management, or related fields.
- Strong interest in workforce development, youth leadership, employer engagement, communications, project coordination, and community impact initiatives.
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting information to diverse audiences in professional settings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders professionally and confidently.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in event planning, outreach, communications, customer service, leadership programs, project coordination, or administrative support is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support coordination and execution of programs, events, and partnerships.
- Assist with timelines, logistics, progress tracking, and program improvements.
- Develop and deliver presentations; support outreach and communications.
- Help plan events, workshops, outreach activities, and podcasts.
- Support employer and partner engagement, including scheduling and tracking.
- Provide administrative support, maintain records, and manage communications.
- Conduct research, assist with data tracking, and support reporting efforts.
- Collaborate with team members and participate in professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
