We're hiring an Entry-Level Career Coach!

Empower yourself and others! A Portland Career is searching for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Career Coach. In this position, you’ll play a vital role in helping people from all backgrounds navigate their career journeys.

Why A Portland Career?

• Inclusive and Supportive Environment: We believe in the power of diversity and are committed to fostering a welcoming space for everyone.
• Make a Real Difference: You’ll directly impact the lives of clients, helping them discover their potential and achieve their career goals.
• Professional Growth: We offer comprehensive training and mentorship to help you develop your coaching skills and build a fulfilling career.
• Flexible Schedule: This part-time position (3-15 hours/week) can complement your existing commitments and transition to full-time later.

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you a positive and encouraging individual with a strong desire to help others? Do you have excellent listening and communication skills, and a knack for identifying strengths in others? If you’re passionate about career development and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

We especially encourage applications from people of color and those from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives will be a valuable asset to our team.

LOCATION:  Hybrid or remote and in our new office near OMSI, primarily Google Meet, Portland area preferred

HOURS:

After initial training, part-time (3-15 hrs a week as a complement to your other income streams or work responsibilities for the first 3 months) and then scaling up to full-time (~20 billable client hours a week). Day hours or weekends and evenings to meet your needs.

COMPENSATION:

$55 per billable client hour 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

4 weeks paid training @ $25/hr:

• Career exploration training (in-depth interviewing, personality, strengths, skills, interests assessment, decision tools, and informational interviewing) 
• Job search training (navigating job boards, LinkedIn, networking, interviewing, negotiating) 

• Observe our appointments with clients in-person and via Google Meet

QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE 

Required:

• Excellent listener
• Positivity, and a future oriented perspective
• Curious, natural relator, with strong interviewing skills
• Strengths in identifying unique qualities of others 
• Great at web research / organization, job search skills
• Desire to learn and implement our coaching structure and adapt it to your strengths
• At ease with G-suite folder/file management, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Google Meet
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong service orientation, capable of building trusting relationships with clients and team members
• Adept at giving positive feedback and redirection
• Proactive communication (i.e. – creating clarity and next steps for clients after sessions)
• Desire to be part of a top tier career services team

Preferred:

• Expert, joyful networker, active on LinkedIn 
• Two or more years working within a medium to large, private business
• Background in human resources, outplacement, hiring, and/or recruiting
• Degree in business, marketing or and/or psychology; Masters degree
• Experience working within nonprofit operations either as a volunteer or paid staff. 
• Familiarity with job search skills and coaching (including job titles / keywords, interviewing, networking strategy, negotiations)
• Depth of insights into trends across multiple industries and organizations, and interest in learning more about others 
• Adept at using job search boards
• Excellent written communication 

We look forward to reviewing your application!