Summer Internship Program Coordinator

Student U•Durham, NC

50d•$18

About The Position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Spring/Pre-Summer (Part Time: January 26 – June 15; approximately 5-7 hours/week) Plan, attend, and support with the implementation of the Internship Fair during U Prep Day on February 21, 2026 Attend Staff Launch on April 24th & 25th, 2026 Review student internship applications and co-facilitate virtual Interview Day(s) in April 2026 (dates TBD; typically the third Saturday) Support the High School Program Coordinator in the selection and placement of all interns Co-plan and lead Internship and Supervisor Orientation with the High School Program Coordinator Co-plan Summer Academy programming as a member of the Summer Academy Leadership Team (SALT) Begin planning and executing Summer Academy Career Day Co-plan once-weekly professional development opportunities for rising 11th and 12th grade students to be implemented in the summer Co-plan field trip for interns on July 25, 2026 Attend weekly check-ins with High School Program Coordinator (in-person or virtual) Summer (Full Time: June 15 – August 5, 2026) Co-lead Summer Academy programming as a member of the Summer Academy Leadership Team (SALT) Co-lead Summer Internship Orientation (June 15-18) with the High School Program Coordinator Create and maintain a positive, supportive, and safe environment for all interns Supervise and manage a team of on-campus interns to ensure they meet personal/program goals. This includes tracking attendance, providing support to all departments, conducting check-ins with interns and supervisor(s), creating assignments, administering evaluations, etc. Hold all interns on- and off campus accountable in fulfilling expectations of attendance, timeliness, professionalism, and completion of duties With the High School Program Coordinator, co-plan and co-lead the creation and execution of Career Day for Summer Academy students on July 18, 2026 Facilitate the completion of special projects for full-time staff members by delegating tasks among the on-campus interns (not limited to student surveys, health screenings, community partner events, etc.) Coordinate Presentations of Learning (POL), an exit activity for the interns upon completion of their internship, and support all interns in successfully completing a thoughtful POL Support High School Program Coordinator with any and all tasks related to Summer Academy and internships Evaluate the success of the internship program with the High School Program Coordinator and other Full Time Staff (FTS).

Requirements

Commitment to pre-summer preparation, summer programming, and all mandatory dates above
Enthusiasm for and understanding of the internship program
Ability to develop strong rapport with interns, families, and Student U staff
Warm, confident, and energetic disposition
High bandwidth for the important work we do before and during Summer Academy
Demonstrated leadership experience (not limited to a supervisory role)
Ability to create open and supportive work environments and effective teams
Creative, adaptable, and flexible approach to problem-solving
Team player who is dependable and willing to support their co-workers
Demonstrated commitment to your own education and professional development
Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, without supervision, and meet deadlines
Ability to engage, work with, and manage people (including students, interns, and staff) without reliance on supervisor
Belief in the Student U mission, educational philosophy, and core values
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

participation in the Student U Internship Program as an intern or previous experience with Student U

Responsibilities

Plan, attend, and support with the implementation of the Internship Fair during U Prep Day on February 21, 2026
Attend Staff Launch on April 24th & 25th, 2026
Review student internship applications and co-facilitate virtual Interview Day(s) in April 2026 (dates TBD; typically the third Saturday)
Support the High School Program Coordinator in the selection and placement of all interns
Co-plan and lead Internship and Supervisor Orientation with the High School Program Coordinator
Co-plan Summer Academy programming as a member of the Summer Academy Leadership Team (SALT)
Begin planning and executing Summer Academy Career Day
Co-plan once-weekly professional development opportunities for rising 11th and 12th grade students to be implemented in the summer
Co-plan field trip for interns on July 25, 2026
Attend weekly check-ins with High School Program Coordinator (in-person or virtual)
Co-lead Summer Academy programming as a member of the Summer Academy Leadership Team (SALT)
Co-lead Summer Internship Orientation (June 15-18) with the High School Program Coordinator
Create and maintain a positive, supportive, and safe environment for all interns
Supervise and manage a team of on-campus interns to ensure they meet personal/program goals. This includes tracking attendance, providing support to all departments, conducting check-ins with interns and supervisor(s), creating assignments, administering evaluations, etc.
Hold all interns on- and off campus accountable in fulfilling expectations of attendance, timeliness, professionalism, and completion of duties
With the High School Program Coordinator, co-plan and co-lead the creation and execution of Career Day for Summer Academy students on July 18, 2026
Facilitate the completion of special projects for full-time staff members by delegating tasks among the on-campus interns (not limited to student surveys, health screenings, community partner events, etc.)
Coordinate Presentations of Learning (POL), an exit activity for the interns upon completion of their internship, and support all interns in successfully completing a thoughtful POL
Support High School Program Coordinator with any and all tasks related to Summer Academy and internships
Evaluate the success of the internship program with the High School Program Coordinator and other Full Time Staff (FTS)