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Career Preparedness Coach

NINO DE LA CARIDAD INC.
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ABOUT THE ROLE 

LOFT’s Career Preparedness Coaches plays a pivotal role in the success of the LOTF program, seeking a dedicated individual with a robust educational background and expertise in guiding high school students throughout their career exploration journey. Career Preparedness Coaches will assist high school students in applying to 4-year universities, community colleges, vocational trade schools, and internships. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

  • History of Success: The ideal candidate has years of proven success guiding high school students with their chosen career path in a professional 1:2 setting with students. 
  • Relationship-Builder: Students coming to LOFT are looking for an adult they can trust and rely on. Experience with building adult-student relationships that build trust with a diverse range of students is critically important.
  • Reliability and Consistency: It’s imperative that LOFT coaches are able to meet 99%+ of expected meetings on time and without a need to reschedule. 
  • Asset-Based Thinker: LOFT coaches see the best in students and deeply believe in the ability of all students to succeed when provided the right support.

THE EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, psychology, social work or related fields
  • Prior experience mentoring high school students with college, trade school, and/or internship application
  • Experience working directly with adolescents (grades 11-12) and their families
  • Availability to regularly provide a total of 10+ hours weekly
  • Conversational to fluent in Spanish (not required) 
  • Proficient computer skills and an ability to learn and understand general technical requirements for the virtual platform
  • A Laptop Computer is required for research and administrative task completion.
  • Availability for in-person and virtual work, committing to a minimum of 1 Year for the academic year (September - June)


 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist high school students in applying to 4-year universities, community colleges, vocational trade schools, and internships. 
  • Provide regular updates to the LOTF Coordinator on program status, students, mentors, and the mentorship program.
  • Complete administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, documentation, and follow-ups.
  • Research for internships opportunities, trade school, university college , community college , networking opportunities for the mentee.
  • Administrative Task to be completed using your laptop computer.
  • As time progresses, there is a gradual incorporation of additional responsibilities to enhance the scope and complexity of the role.

HOURS

  • Availability for in-person and virtual work, committing to a minimum for the academic calendar year (September - June)
  • Monday through Thursdays after school (2-6pm)
  • 10 Hours Per week

If you are passionate about supporting students in their career journey, possess strong organizational skills, and are eager to contribute to a dynamic program, we encourage you to apply.