COORDINATOR, LAUNCH INTERNSHIP, TEMPORARY
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COORDINATOR, LAUNCH INTERNSHIP, TEMPORARY
Denver, CO, United States
Job Info
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Job Identification 72528
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Job Category General Administrative Support
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Posting Date 01/15/2025, 09:37 AM
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Locations Emily Griffith Campus
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School Year 2024-2025
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Region Central
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ELA Designations Non Teaching/No Designation
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ScheduleTemporary Assignment
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Work Schedule Name Hourly not benefits eligible
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FTE .6
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Department CCS Navigation Success
Job Description
TEMPORARY MARCH 1, 2025 - AUGUST 31, 2025** Applications will be received until January 27, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
The Launch Internship Program provides high school students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in the world of work. The Launch Internship Coordinator is a school-based liaison between the school district, business partners and the Career and College Success central office team. The Launch Internship Coordinator provides the support, training and guidance needed to ensure students successfully engage in professional internships in a variety of industries.
What DPS Offers You:
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A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
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$55,099 - $66,119. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
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In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll do:
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Conduct outreach events and meet with students individually to assess interest in and readiness for professional internship opportunities; assist with Launch Program application process.
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Deliver Career and College Success Skills Training curriculum in the classroom and/or in workshop format during Skills Training conference. Act as teacher-of-record for internship course; submit grades and reports in Infinite Campus as need or coordinate with qualified teaching staff. Facilitate intern seminars during summer session.
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Conduct internship site visits to identify intern successes and/or performance issues; facilitate development of performance plan when needed. Assist with meaningful closure of internship if internship if discontinued due to intern performance.
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As directed by school leadership, provide occasional support for planning, execution, and logistics for DPS career exploration, mentoring, and youth apprenticeship program recruitment and activities.
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Utilize data collection platforms such as Salesforce and Infinite Campus to track program participation. Work in collaboration with Career and College Success team to evaluate results for continued program improvement.
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Obtain/maintain small activity bus certification in order to operate small activity bus for all Career and College Success events and assist in the exchange of bus with other Career and College Success schools.
What You’ll Need:
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High School Diploma / GED- Required
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Associate's Degree - Human Services, Psychology, Business, Education - Preferred
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Two (2) or more years youth development, urban education, non-profit management, social work, psychology, or related field.
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Knowledge with Google Suite
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Effective time management and organizational skills
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Effective communication skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
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The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
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Work collaboratively with others on a team
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High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, web-based databases and Outlook
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Highly developed time management and organizational skills
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Strong communication skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
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The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
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Work collaboratively with others on a team
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High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
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Strong facilitation and classroom management skills a must
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Must demonstrate desire and ability to work effectively with urban youth in both individual and group settings
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Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
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Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
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Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
