About the Program. The Summer Enrichment Internship Program provides paid internships for local youth outside the classroom, inside the workforce. High school aged students will be paired with local government agencies, non-profits, and employers to provide meaningful, paid work experiences and adult mentorship, opening doors to explore future careers, training, and higher education.

Our mission is to create healthier and more prosperous communities by advancing the best education for students who need it the most. We envision schools as sites of innovation and opportunity, where students become the creators of healthy and more prosperous communities.

This summer, Torrance County is partnering with employers, and a breadth of community partners to offer paid summer internships to the youth in our community.

Position Summary. This is a 16-week position starting in early May. The Summer Intern Coordinator Lead promotes the success of the Summer Internship Program by developing the network of employers, promoting the program to students, and developing and implementing effective program support plans for interns, employers, and other key partners. They will collaborate with the County and partner staff and will participate in training and meetings scheduled by the County and Public Education Department (PED). The descriptors below are illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and are not all-inclusive.