Career Coach - Weekend Schedule

Career Coach, Program seeks candidates with weekend availability to coach and support Merit America's learners in achieving family-sustaining careers. Ideal for those seeking to make a meaningful impact on historically marginalized and excluded communities.

Requirements

• Learner Management
• Career Counseling & Job Readiness
• Program Support & Learner Engagement
• Strong knowledge of best practices with resume & 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
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Able to take initiative and work autonomously in an evolving and changing environment
• Exceptional operational and organizational skills, and the ability to manage your schedule and balance multiple demands

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
• Short and long-term disability
• Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period)
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment)
• 11 federally recognized holidays
• 2 week holiday office closure in December/January
• 401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution
• Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources
• Discount perks at work program
• Phone/technology stipend
• Home office setup stipend
• Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups