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Apply for the Career Coach role at The Collective Blueprint . Position posted 2 days ago; be among the first 25 applicants. About Us The Collective Blueprint is helping Memphis become a city where all young adults can thrive. Founded in 2017 to support the approximately 45,000 local young adults out of work and school, we increase socioeconomic mobility through career-focused training, innovative coalitions, and advocacy. Our core program offers school‑readiness training, ongoing coaching, monthly stipends, free therapy, internships, employment support, and lifelong access to a well‑connected network. At our founding, the local community college completion rate was around 5%; we now have a 70% completion rate, and our alumni have achieved 150% wage growth with zero debt. Career‑Focused Training: We facilitate young adults’ entry into in‑demand careers via school‑readiness training, ongoing coaching, monthly stipends, free therapy, internships, employment support, and lifelong network access. Innovation: We build coalitions to address inequities and transform the city’s landscape—leading citywide economic development planning and driving a visionary policy agenda with hundreds of nonprofit partners. Advocacy: We ignite a movement toward economic justice in Memphis by training young adults in participatory democracy and supporting their campaigns for policy agendas that create lasting change. Our work uniquely focuses on both individual support and systemic change. Founded by and for young adults, we center those most proximate to the challenges we address. In just five years, we have reached hundreds directly and impacted thousands more. This blueprint is becoming a national model. Position Responsibilities The Career Coach provides targeted support to young adults as they navigate life beyond and outside of our core programming. This role focuses on helping participants make meaningful progress in their career journeys through employment coaching, post‑program follow‑up, and individualized support outside traditional programming. The Career Coach builds strong, sustained relationships with each young adult and offers coaching tailored to evolving needs, including job search preparation, career exploration, workplace readiness, and goal‑setting. The coach also provides responsive support around barriers such as transportation, housing stability, mental health referrals, or navigating adult responsibilities. A great Career Coach is proactive, highly resourceful, and deeply committed to supporting young adults through early adulthood uncertainties. They excel at building trust, pushing toward outcomes, and staying consistent even when life circumstances shift. Key Responsibilities Employment Coaching & Career Support (40%): Build trusting relationships with young adults, provide individualized coaching on job search strategy, resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace readiness, navigate workplace challenges, and support career goal identification. Coaching Session Facilitation & Resource Navigation (30%): Develop and facilitate individual and small‑group coaching sessions, lead job readiness workshops, guide participants through transportation, life skills, and social‑emotional resources, and offer flexible coaching. Collaboration & Partnership (15%): Work with Persistence Coaches and Programs Team, coordinate with Business Development, engage external partners (workforce agencies, schools, service providers) to connect participants with opportunities. Progress Tracking & Outcomes Monitoring (15%): Maintain documentation of sessions and progress, track outcomes such as job attainment, retention, school enrollment/completion, certifications, and use data to adjust coaching approaches. Qualifications Demonstrated passion for helping young adults recognize and communicate strengths. Experience in career development, workforce readiness, or case management. Skilled in building strong, empathetic relationships. Comfortable coaching through complex life challenges and navigating local systems. Strong communicator thriving in people‑centered environments. Organized and detail‑oriented, managing multiple tasks and caseloads. Flexible, persistent, with a “whatever it takes” mindset. Professional experience in nonprofits or social impact work (paid or volunteer). High energy and alignment with The Collective Blueprint’s mission. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; relevant work or life experience may substitute. EEO Statement The Collective Blueprint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome employees’ differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Benefits and Compensation This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional. We seek an individual of outstanding quality, proven track record, and passion for young adults. Competitive compensation, health benefits, 401(k), vacation benefits, starting salary of $52,500 (negotiable based on experience), relocation assistance for applicants 100+ miles from Memphis. Work Location This role is primarily in‑person, with all programming conducted on‑site. Application Instructions To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, let us know why you are interested in The Collective Blueprint and specifically how you think you can contribute to the organization in the Career Coach role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Professional Training and Coaching #J-18808-Ljbffr The Collective Blueprint

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