Internship Coordinator

Description OUR MISSION Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations.

We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors and Dreamers. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Position Overview The Graduate Internship Coordinator serves as the organizational hub for all graduate-level internship and field placement activities, managing relationships with students, academic institutions, and internal supervisors across a diverse portfolio of graduate degree programs. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about mentorship, workforce development, and the mission of advancing public health and health equity. The Coordinator ensures that every intern — regardless of discipline — receives a meaningful, structured, and academically aligned experience that advances both their professional development and the organization's strategic goals.

Key Highlights

Compensation: The compensation range for this role is $27.88 - $36.06 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and role scope.

Work Location & Schedule Expectations: Preference will be given to candidates who are available for regular in-person engagement at one of our Southern California locations. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule of up to 24 hours per week, based on organizational needs.

Professional Development: Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Program Management & Administration

Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive graduate internship program that accommodates students across multiple disciplines and degree tracks

Manage the full internship lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through placement, supervision coordination, evaluation, and offboarding — for the following degree candidates:

MPH – Master of Public Health

MSW – Master of Social Work

MHA – Master of Health Administration

MPP – Master of Public Policy

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

MD – Doctor of Medicine (non-clinical rotations/electives)

NP – Nurse Practitioner

PA – Physician Assistant

Maintain accurate records of intern placements, agreements, learning objectives, evaluations, and outcomes using an ATS, HRIS, or dedicated placement management system

Develop and manage internship program calendars, including application cycles, orientation schedules, mid-point check-ins, and end-of-term presentations

Relationship Management — Academic Partners

Serve as the primary point of contact for affiliated colleges, universities, and graduate programs

Negotiate, execute, and renew affiliation agreements, field placement contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with academic institutions

Ensure program requirements, accreditation standards, and competency frameworks are honored for each degree type (e.g., CEPH competencies for MPH, CSWE standards for MSW, ACEN/CCNE for MSN, ARC-PA for PA, LCME for MD electives)

Proactively cultivate new academic partnerships to expand the diversity and pipeline of graduate talent

Relationship Management — Internal Stakeholders

Recruit, orient, and support internal field supervisors and preceptors across departments including clinical operations, community health, health policy, behavioral health, health administration, and research

Provide training and resources to supervisors on effective mentorship, performance feedback, and discipline-specific supervision expectations

Facilitate supervisor‑intern matching that aligns student learning objectives with organizational project needs and departmental priorities

Serve as a liaison and problem-solver when concerns arise between interns and supervisors

Intern Support & Development

Conduct individualized onboarding meetings with each incoming intern to review learning plans, organizational culture, expectations, and available resources

Facilitate regular cohort-wide programming including professional development workshops, lunch‑and‑learns, panel discussions, and networking events

Provide ongoing coaching and support to interns navigating professional challenges, academic requirements, and career development questions

Promote cross‑disciplinary collaboration and peer learning among interns from different degree programs

Identify pathways and communicate opportunities for post‑internship employment, fellowships, or continued engagement with the organization

Evaluation, Reporting & Quality Improvement

Develop and administer standardized evaluation tools for both intern and supervisor performance

Analyze program data to assess intern satisfaction, learning outcomes, supervisor effectiveness, and program impactPrepare and present regular program reports to organizational leadership and academic partners

Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure the program meets evolving organizational and academic needs

Track and report on diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics within the intern cohort

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure all interns complete required pre‑placement requirements including background checks, immunization records, HIPAA training, confidentiality agreements, and any licensure or credentialing prerequisites

Maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing educational partnerships and healthcare workforce training

Coordinate with legal and risk management teams on affiliation agreements and liability coverage as applicable

Core Competencies

Mission Alignment

Genuine commitment to public health, health equity, and community well‑being

Organizational Excellence

Ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder processes with accuracy and efficiency

Relationship Building

Skilled at cultivating trust with students, faculty, staff, and community partners

Cultural Humility

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and professional identities

Adaptive Communication

Able to tailor messaging to students, clinicians, administrators, and academic faculty

Problem Solving

Proactive and creative in navigating placement challenges and interpersonal dynamics

Data‑Driven Thinking

Uses evaluation and outcome data to improve program quality

Working Conditions

Primarily office‑based with hybrid flexibility

Some travel (up to 20%) may be required for site visits, academic partner meetings, and conferences

May require occasional evening or weekend availability during peak recruitment and onboarding periods

Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internship program coordination, academic field placement, workforce development, healthcare HR, or a related function

Demonstrated knowledge of graduate‑level accreditation standards and academic requirements across multiple health and human services disciplines

Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, clinical supervisors, and organizational leadership

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent placements, timelines, and compliance requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS, ATS, or placement management platforms (e.g., Tevita, Sonia, Handshake, or equivalent)

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively across professional disciplines and organizational levels

Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Education:

Master's degree strongly preferred in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Social Work (MSW), Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field

Skills

Personal experience as a graduate intern or field placement student in a public health or healthcare setting

Familiarity with clinical rotation or preceptorship coordination in nursing, medicine, or allied health

Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health organization, public health department, or academic medical center

Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Experience with program evaluation, data analysis, or learning management systems

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