Regional Internship Manager, GO Virginia Regions 1 and 2

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Regional Internship Manager helping Virginia businesses create paid internships and access matching grants. Building employer, education, workforce, and industry partnerships across GO Virginia Regions 1 and 2.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRadford • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing internship strategies, advising businesses on program design, and facilitating training sessions. Proficient in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications for effective program management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Internship Program DevelopmentCRM System ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyNetworking and Relationship-BuildingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Internship Program CoordinationData ManagementRecruitment PracticesJob Description WritingOutcome Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentEmployer RelationsWorkforce DevelopmentGO Virginia RegionsHigh-Quality Paid Internship Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategies to identify, engage, and educate regional businesses about the value of internships
Coordinate with VEDP staff and partners to connect with companies developing or expanding internship programs
Help companies develop high-quality paid internship programs and connect with potential interns
Advise businesses on internship design and implementation, including writing internship job descriptions and posting opportunities on a technology platform
Facilitate online training sessions on high-quality internship programs
Guide businesses through the Innovative Internship Fund matching grant process, including applications, reimbursement requests, progress tracking, and post-grant surveys
Promote the program to partners, companies, and students through events, presentations, and collaboration
Build partnerships with higher education, workforce, and industry organizations
Participate in regional partner meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions
Enter company engagements, grant applications, and reimbursements in Salesforce for outcome tracking
Contribute to program improvement, expansion, reporting, and evaluation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business development, marketing, sales, employer relations, project management, or a related field
Minimum of two years of relevant experience
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Reliable high-speed home internet
Ability to work core hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ability to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings
Ability to travel independently throughout the region, to VEDP’s Richmond office, and to in-state conferences
Reside in or be familiar with the service area preferred
Familiarity with GO Virginia Regions 1 and 2 assets and community dynamics preferred
Experience coordinating or supporting internship programs preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Proficiency using CRM systems for interaction tracking, pipeline management, data management, and reporting
Understanding of the high-quality paid internship model, including recruitment and hiring practices
Strong networking, relationship-building, verbal, written, presentation, organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills
Ability to work independently and effectively across internal and external teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation range of $70,000–$80,000
Reliable high-speed home internet
Travel throughout the region, to VEDP’s Richmond office, and to in-state conferences
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities of qualified applicants