Career CoachAt UpRise, the mission is to alleviate poverty in the community through education, redemptive relationships, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization believes the local church should be at the forefront of this effort, reflecting God's kingdom in both word and deed.Participants are called Leaders because they lead their own change. The work is deeply relational and requires both compassion and accountability, along with strong follow through, sound judgment, and attention to detail.The Career Coach plays a central role in helping Leaders take meaningful steps toward long term stability and career success.
This person teaches during UpRise's five-week Training Camp and provides individualized coaching to an assigned caseload of Leaders from Training Camp through education or training, job placement, and sustained employment.This role requires a combination of relational depth and operational excellence. A strong Career Coach builds trust quickly, teaches effectively, communicates clearly, and helps Leaders navigate personal barriers and professional goals while managing multiple responsibilities with consistency and care.ResponsibilitiesAttend and actively support Training Camp activities as assignedBuild trust with Leaders while reinforcing program values, expectations, and accountabilityHelp manage classroom culture, logistics, and Leader engagementPrepare for and teach soft skills classes during Training Camp and Family Gatherings, including resume writing, interviewing, networking, communication, and workplace professionalismCoach an assigned group of Leaders and help assess goals, readiness, and next stepsGuide Leaders in identifying viable career pathways based on their strengths, goals, and available opportunitiesHelp Leaders navigate barriers that could interfere with progress in training, employment, or retentionSupport Leaders in accessing education, financial assistance, and other resources needed to complete their training pathTrack Leader progress through training, certification, and employment milestones with accuracy and consistencyFacilitate job readiness activities including resumes, applications, interviewing, onboarding, and workplace preparationHelp Leaders secure employment with long term growth potentialProvide ongoing coaching after job placement to support retention, problem solving, and advancementCoordinate resources and create opportunities for Leaders to access supportive services such as housing, counseling, recovery support, transportation, and mental health carePartner with teammates and outside organizations to ensure Leaders receive strong, well-integrated supportMaintain accurate and timely case notes, earnings data, and other records in the CRM (Salesforce)Track outcomes and required documentation with strong attention to detailPrepare and present data as needed for grant reporting, internal review, and team accountabilityCommunicate consistently with teammates, training providers, employers, and Leaders regarding next steps, concerns, and progressManage multiple deadlines, follow-up points, and Leader needs without letting important details fall through the cracksQualificationsDemonstrated passion for helping individuals move toward stability, dignity, and long term successStrong alignment with UpRise's Christian mission and valuesBachelor's degree strongly preferred, especially in social work, counseling, education, workforce development, or a related fieldExperience building trust and maintaining effective relationships with people from a wide variety of backgroundsDemonstrated ability to navigate difficult conversations with empathy, honesty, tact, and appropriate accountabilityExperience teaching, facilitating, or leading small groupsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and follow-up points simultaneouslyStrong administrative discipline including timely documentation, accurate data entry, and careful recordkeepingComfort using databases, CRMs, spreadsheets, and other systems to track progress and outcomesAbility to remain calm, steady, and professional in high-pressure or emotionally complex situationsWillingness to work collaboratively in a small team environmentProfessional experience in a nonprofit, workforce development, education, coaching, or human services setting strongly preferredHigh energy, humility, initiative, and a positive attitudeSalary + Benefits$55,000-$70,00040 hours per week + One Thursday evening per month and occasional additional hours as scheduledComprehensive benefits include employer-covered health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 15 days PTO plus additional sick and mission trip time, and up to a 6% 403(b) match.Option to work from home on Fridays after becoming proficient in the role, depending on organizational needs