Generation WV - Placement Coordinator

About the position

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is seeking a dynamic Placement Coordinator to lead the development and expansion of internship opportunities across northern West Virginia. This role will build partnerships with employers to create meaningful career pathways for students and recent graduates, connecting emerging talent with high-quality internship and entry-level opportunities that strengthen West Virginia’s workforce pipeline.

Key responsibilities

Employer engagement & partnership development

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies interested in hosting interns or hiring recent graduates.
• Collaborate with employers to design internship and entry-level job opportunities that align with workforce needs and student career goals.
• Provide ongoing support to employer partners, offering resources and best practices for effective internship management and supervision.

Candidate recruitment & placement

• Recruit students and recent graduates from West Virginia’s four-year colleges and universities to participate in internship and job placement opportunities.
• Work with higher education partners to match candidates to opportunities based on skills, interests, and regional workforce needs.

Program coordination & tracking

• Maintain accurate records of employer and participant engagement using CRM or database systems.
• Track and report internship placements, outcomes, and participant success stories.
• Collaborate with GWV’s communications and program teams to share opportunities, highlight employer partners, and promote success metrics.
• Support the design and execution of regional networking events, employer roundtables, and career workshops.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, human resources, education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in workforce development, higher education, talent recruitment, or employer relations preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills; able to work effectively with diverse employers, students, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Knowledge of West Virginia’s economic and workforce landscape is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally for employer engagement and outreach events.

Location & work arrangement

• Based in Northern West Virginia.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility with in-person travel required within the assigned region.

Benefits

• Annual salary: $55,000–$60,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
• Professional development opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

About Generation West Virginia

Generation West Virginia is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State. Through leadership development, workforce initiatives, and employer partnerships, GWV connects emerging talent with the opportunities needed to thrive in West Virginia.