Career and Community Engagement Coordinator (Part time)

Career and Community Engagement Coordinator (Part time)
King Philip Regional School District King Philip Regional High School - Wrentham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details
Job ID:

5888058

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$28,000 - $30,000

Job Description
The Career and Community Engagement Coordinator position develops, implements, and supports a variety of programs that connect students with career pathways and community involvement opportunities.

This role builds partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and higher education institutions to provide experiences such as internships, job shadowing, service learning, and volunteer work, which provides a vital role for students in the Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) program.

The coordinator also assists students with career readiness skills through the Business Center at KP, such as résumé building, interviewing, and networking, while fostering civic engagement and community awareness.

The coordinator serves as the bridge between the school, community, and industry partners ensuring that every student gains valuable, real-world exposure aligned with their career interests and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Connection : Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals and community organizations to develop meaningful partnerships that enhance student learning and career readiness. Coordinate guest lectures, industry workshops, and mentorship programs to expose students to professionals across business, marketing, and finance sectors.

Internship Development & Coordination: In coordination with the school counselors, create, coordinate, and oversee internship opportunities. Organize and oversee both in-person and virtual internships that align with students’ individual career goals and pathway objectives. Manage and monitor the internship tracking system to document student placements, participation, and progress.

Event Planning and Networking: Plan and execute networking events, including, but not limited to: career fairs, discussion panels, and professional meetings that connect students with business and community leaders.

Student Assessment: Assess student career interests and skills to inform internship placement, programming, and pathway development.

Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the key point of contact among students, families, faculty, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment and success across all program initiatives.

Business Center Oversight: Lead operations of the newly established Business Center, where students receive individualized support in resume writing, career portfolio development, presentation skills, and interview preparation.

Student Showcases: Support the planning and execution of student showcases, capstone projects for ICP, and career events that highlight student projects, foster professional feedback, and celebrate achievements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred

Experience working with high school students, career programs, or workforce development initiatives preferred

Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Job Requirements

At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer
The King Philip Regional School District is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment towards students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, homelessness, religion, age or immigration status and it does not tolerate discrimination. Inquiries related to harassment and discrimination policies can be directed to Civil Rights Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 18 King Street Norfolk, MA 02056 508-520-7991. Further information about Employment and EOE policy is available at https://www.kingphilip.org/domain/30.

Welcome to King Philip Regional High School
The mission of the King Philip Regional School District is to pursue educational excellence in an environment that fosters individual worth, self-respect, and respect for others.We hold our responsibilities to be the development of the intellectual, physical, and social capabilities of the students as a base upon which they can continue to grow as mature, contributing members of a free and democratic society and to instill in them a sense of integrity, direction, and purpose.

Contact Information

Nicole Bottomley , HS Principal

201 Franklin Street

Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093

Phone: 508-384-1000

Fax: 508-384-1006

Email: bottomleyn@kingphilip.org

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