Regional Internship Manager

Virginia Economic Devel Partnership

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About The Position

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Regional Internship Manager to support the Innovative Internship Program, a statewide initiative to dramatically expand paid internship opportunities for higher education students across the Commonwealth. The Regional Internship Manager will be part of a mission-driven team working to strengthen Virginia’s economy and shape the future of talent development in the Commonwealth. The Regional Internship Manager will help companies in the Southern Virginia region (Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, and the Cities of Danville and Martinsville) develop internship programs, connect with potential interns, and access the matching grant program. The Manager’s responsibilities include business outreach and engagement, internship program development and grant support, partner engagement and program promotion, and data tracking.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work in a culture of high service, high support, and high expectations in serving business community
Consultative sales approach and adept at diagnosing client pain points, influencing decisions, and crafting innovative, value-driven proposals
Resilience and tenacity in pursuing leads and following up to drive progress toward program goals
Strong networking skills with an ability to move comfortably and credibly in the community
Proven ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and effectively across internal and external teams
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Accuracy and timeliness in record-keeping, data entry, and compliance reporting
A solid understanding of the high-quality paid internship model, including effective recruitment and hiring practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Proficiency in using CRM for tracking interactions, managing pipelines, data management, and reporting
2+ years of experience with business development, marketing, sales, employer relations, project management, or similar
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment
A valid Virginia driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with internship programs is preferred
Experience with Salesforce is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategy to identify, engage, and educate regional businesses on the value of internships and the Program through group sessions and one-on-one meetings
Coordinate with VEDP staff and partners to connect with companies interested in developing or growing internship programs
Actively promote the program to partners, companies, and students through various channels, including events, presentations, and partner collaboration
Advise businesses on designing and implementing high-quality internships that meet the company’s needs, including helping the company write effective internship job descriptions and post internship opportunities on a technology platform
Facilitate online training sessions on effective components of high-quality internship programs
Guide businesses through the matching grant program, including assistance applying for the matching grant, submitting requests for reimbursement, progress tracking, and post-grant surveys
Build strong partnerships with higher education, workforce, and industry organizations and participate in regional partner meetings
Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in internships and contribute to program improvement and expansion
Enter all company engagements, matching grant applications, and reimbursements in Salesforce in order to be tracked along with the program outcomes
Focus on outcomes including companies successfully hiring interns and growing their internship programs
Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions