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Career Coach

Merit America
Location
Remote
Posted
3 days ago
Department
Program
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Committed to Merit America’s mission to pave pathways to family-sustaining careers, break the poverty cycle, and create upward mobility for low-wage workers
  • Demonstrated history of embodying the organization's values
  • Strong knowledge of best practices with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, effective written and verbal communication, LinkedIn networking, and general job search strategies
  • Previous experience with career coaching, tutoring, education, counseling, youth development, non-profits, or other mission-driven work
  • Able to tailor support to the individual needs of learners
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with databases and/or learning management systems
  • Proficient with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, etc.)
  • Experience leading or presenting to large groups in a virtual setting
  • Prior experience in workforce development, edtech, or equivalent training programs
  • Comfort using AI tools to support research, drafting, and preparation
What the job really is

As a Career Coach at Merit America, you will provide coaching and support to learners aiming to transition into family-sustaining careers. Your responsibilities include delivering personalized career coaching, facilitating professional skill development, and managing learner progress across various career tracks. The role requires flexibility to accommodate learners' schedules, including evenings and weekends, and involves both group and one-on-one coaching sessions.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage)
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit
  • Education & personal development reimbursement
  • Catalog of courses for professional learning and development
Things to weigh
  • Weekend availability required
  • Role involves managing a high-volume caseload of learners
  • Flexibility in scheduling is essential due to varying learner needs
  • No salary listed in the job posting, but a figure is mentioned elsewhere
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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