Career Coach

Merit America

. Coach and support Merit America learners so they can succeed in the program and beyond .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,732 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in career coaching, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies, while fostering inclusive environments and building empathetic relationships with diverse learners. Capable of monitoring progress and adapting support to meet individual needs and program goals.

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Career CoachingResume WritingInterview PreparationRelationship BuildingData Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Career CoachingResume WritingInterview PreparationJob Search StrategiesData Monitoring

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInitiativeRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Inclusive Workplace CultureYouth DevelopmentNon-Profit ExperienceProfessional Skill DevelopmentJob Placement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coach and support Merit America learners so they can succeed in the program and beyond
Manage learners across career tracks including IT Support, Data Analytics, UX Design, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Semiconductor, and Supply Chain Management
Plan and deliver career coaching and facilitate professional skill development
Foster supportive learner environments and build empathetic coaching relationships
Monitor learner progress using quantitative and qualitative data
Provide personalized feedback, motivation, guidance, and accountability
Adapt coaching to individual learner needs and program goals
Maintain communication across coaching and cross-functional teams
Deliver live and asynchronous career coaching
Facilitate job sourcing and promote entry-level opportunities
Review and edit resumes, prepare learners for interviews, support LinkedIn profiles, and guide networking strategies
Track job placement progress and verify outcomes using internal reporting systems
Program Career Coach: support learners from Foundations through Immersion, deliver 1:1 and group coaching, monitor online coursework, intervene when learners fall behind, coach time management and goal setting, and evaluate engagement experiments
Alumni Career Coach: manage a high-volume post-Immersion employment caseload, provide job-search tools and outreach, collaborate with Employer Partnerships, connect learners with employers, and identify systemic barriers to job success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Committed to Merit America’s mission to pave pathways to family-sustaining careers, break the poverty cycle, and create upward mobility for low-wage workers
Demonstrated history of embodying Merit America’s values
Shared sense of responsibility and ownership for collective work
Committed to continuous learning and growth in advancing inclusive excellence
Passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace culture
Strong knowledge of resume and 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
Able to tailor support to individual learner needs
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to understand, empathize with, and serve people of diverse backgrounds
Able to take initiative and work autonomously in an evolving environment
Exceptional operational and organizational skills; ability to manage schedules and multiple demands
Willingness to seek new information, knowledge, skills, and capabilities
Weekend availability
Availability for evenings as late as 10pm ET and weekends
Must reside within the 50 states or District of Columbia
Full authorization to work in the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia
No employment visa sponsorship is offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible PTO (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