Job Coach: A job coach is supplied by the partnering organization. The role of a job coach is to support the intern as they learn new roles and skills. They also will work with their clients on timeliness, communication, personal hygiene, and professionalism. The amount of time an intern is actively supported by their job coach can vary from intern to intern. At the start of a new role or project, a job coach might be present most of the time and then gradually take a step back as the intern gains more independence.
Supervisors and Department Supervisors: The supervisor role is filled by the hosting organization (your organization). Supervisors are individuals who are already in supervisory positions. The role of the supervisor is to provide all the training, guidelines, expectations, job description, and general information to the intern and partnering organization. The supervisor also oversees the internship and monitors progress, offering insight into the position and increasing responsibility as needed. Each department hosting an intern will need its own supervisor who is close to the specific duties an intern is performing.
Partnering Organization Coordinator: The partnering organization will need to provide a coordinator who will establish work hours, rotation schedules, intern goals, and overall program flow. This coordinator may also function as a job coach.
Host Organization Coordinator: Your organization will need a coordinator to manage the internship program, create communication between departments, keep the program moving cohesively, and, if applicable, plan events.
Departments: Your organization may have a few departments hosting interns. Each department will have its own intern position and job description. The role of the department and supervisors is to simulate a real position with real expectations. Each participating department will have at least one internship role that is closely aligned with a real position within the organization.