Job Description

Education At Work (E@W) is looking for an Employer Outreach Coordinator to help with our High School Summer Enrichment Internship Program (NM SEIP). This is a seasonal position. E@W has been awarded a contract with the State of New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) to provide more than 2,200 internships statewide, with a focus on high-demand industries. In this role, you will work with local and regional government and business leaders to identify and solicit participation from employers.

What You’ll Do

• Spread the word Network with large employers, statewide or regional business and civic associations, chambers of commerce and the like to share the opportunity to host high school interns for an 8-week period over the summer.  Utilize digital and in-person opportunities and maintain CRM.  Secure commitments for worksites, support onboarding requirements for employers, ensure a smooth transition for high school interns, and a positive experience for employers. During the eight-week summer program, you will visit employer sites to collect information and feedback and support internship coordinators, employer mentors, and supervisors as needed.
• Work with Senior leadership: Identify opportunities beyond the summer program to be handed off to the Growth & Impact team, escalate challenges to leadership within the NM SEIP program and alert colleagues to superior programs and student outcomes observed on site.
• Stay organized: develop needed print and digital collateral in partnership with E@W’s marketing team; track all employer information and outreach in our HubSpot database.
• Pitch in: help the team deliver an exceptional program!
• Take on other tasks as needed. 

What We’re Looking For

• You possess a people-first mindset: You love building relationships and can communicate clearly.
• You are mission-driven.  You are interested in expanding opportunities for young people and meeting the talent needs of employers in New Mexico.
• You have some knowledge of the various regional educational and employment strengths and challenges within the state.
• You have experience staying organized in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail.
• You’re a flexible team player who’s also confident working independently.
• Experience with HubSpot or other CRMs is a plus.
• Education - a bachelor’s degree (or working towards) in a related field (such as Business, Nonprofit Management, or Education) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel statewide is required

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll gain hands-on experience in marketing, networking, and sales.
• You’ll expand skills in communication, organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• You’ll make an impact by helping more students access opportunities.
• You will travel and meet people around the state.
• You’ll boost your resume with this important work.

About Education at WorkEducation at Work (E@W) is a national nonprofit committed to reshaping the education-to-career journey through paid, flexible work-based learning opportunities. We connect high school and college students with employers, helping employers develop talent pipelines while offering students meaningful experiences that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical workforce experiences.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN / EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY (AAP/EEO) STATEMENTEducation at Work (E@W) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, E@W complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. EAW expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of E@W’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.                                                                                                                                     THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EACH JOB MUST BE IDENTIFIED.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE POSITION AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO HOLDS THE JOBS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.