Employability Coach

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Assist learners in preparing for and executing their job search.

• Facilitate the placement of learners into positions with Generation's employer partners.

• Conduct individualized coaching sessions and offer feedback on applications and interview materials.

• Aid learners in developing an employment essentials toolkit, which includes CVs and LinkedIn profiles.

• Conduct weekly group coaching sessions during the three-week program and provide office hours as necessary.

• Monitor learner progress, grade assignments when required, and input data into the Canvas LMS.

• Utilize the AI Career Coaching tool to customize and enhance coaching, while tracking learner usage and progress.

• Assist learners with career trajectory planning and help build their confidence during the placement process.

• Provide support to the Employer Engagement Manager regarding learner placement inquiries and employment documentation.

• Collaborate with Generation team members on learner requirements, data collection, feedback, and training quality.

• Employ Teams, Canvas, Slack, and Google Drive for daily operations and remote teamwork.

• Comply with Generation's policies, procedures, and guidelines to prevent legal liabilities.

• Participate in mock interviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Oversee learners’ transition to full-time employment and meet recruitment deadlines.

• Design and facilitate events that connect Generation graduates with potential employers.

• Manage placement activities, including the usage of the Employability Module, scheduling interviews, and collecting job-search and attainment data.

• Monitor unplaced alumni and inform them of suitable job openings.

• Maintain ongoing communication with learners, graduates, and the Generation team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in career coaching, employment counseling, or hiring, managing, and/or coaching entry-level recruits from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong skills in building relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable to various audiences.

• Comfortable conducting one-on-one conversations and providing honest, constructive, and supportive evaluative feedback.

• Capable of developing and nurturing trusting, supportive relationships with learners.

• Current knowledge of employability essentials, including CV writing, LinkedIn usage, and interviewing skills.

• Proficient in analyzing and using data to guide operational decisions.

• Capable of learning new technologies, including AI-driven tools.

• Proactive self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, take initiative, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Results-oriented with the ability to measure success through metrics and analytics.

• Positive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence.

• Belief in Generation’s mission and a passion for contributing to social good.

• Final candidates must provide 2–3 employer references, including email and phone numbers.

• Preferred: experience in workforce development or educational/training roles.

• Preferred: experience working with a diverse range of beneficiaries.

• Preferred: proficiency with Canvas or similar LMS, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.

🏝️ Benefits

• Limited benefits package, which may include medical coverage.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Access to a retirement plan.

• Benefits eligibility is based on a fixed-term six-month employment period and subject to plan rules and changes.