Career Coach Internship

Company Description

Passion for Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to help students identify their passions and create a plan to turn their passions into rewarding careers. Passion for Life, Inc. was created to be a high energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.

Job Description

Passion for Life, Inc. seeks committed and motivated individuals to serve as Career Coaches. This impactful role involves guiding middle and high school students through self-discovery exercises, career exploration, and goal setting to help them realize their potential. As a Career Coach, you will guide in-person workshops and group coaching sessions, using an interactive and engaging approach to inspire students to define and pursue their career aspirations.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about guiding youth and helping students unlock their potential. We are looking for a diverse group of Career Coaches who can work with youth/teenagers, go through our training program and inspire students to find their passion/purpose. 

Schedule & Compensation

This role operates on a part-time basis with hands on training provided. Compensation is a paid at a flat rate of $15 an hour (contract). 

Term limit: 4-month unpaid internship position (Can be extendable on mutual agreement).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Career Guidance and Goal Setting: Assist students in identifying personal interests, strengths, and career goals, helping them to create personalized career development plans and set SMART goals.
• Facilitating Workshops: Lead high-energy, interactive group sessions based on a structured workshop script to engage students in self-discovery and career planning.
• Student Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate students’ progress by documenting individual needs, goals, and action steps after each session to ensure continuous development.
• Advising on Career Pathways: Use assessments to help students evaluate their aptitudes and interests and advise them on relevant educational and career pathways.
• Building Resilience and Personal Development: Support students in developing resilience and a growth mindset, preparing them to overcome challenges they may face in achieving their career goals.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field.
• Classified as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.

Required Skills

• Active Listening: Demonstrates excellent listening skills, fully attending to students’ comments and questions to foster a supportive environment.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication abilities, facilitating precise, effective interactions with individuals and groups.
• Empathy and Patience: Works effectively with a diverse student population, showing deep empathy, patience, and understanding for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple responsibilities with strong organizational skills, ensuring each session is well-structured and impactful.
• Rapport Building: Naturally builds trust and rapport, helping students feel valued, supported, and confident in their potential.
• Positive Outlook and Motivation: Brings an optimistic attitude and encourages students to reach their full potential, inspiring confidence and resilience.
• Assertiveness and Decision-Making: Shows confidence in guiding sessions and making timely decisions, following established procedures to support student progress.
• Diversity-Oriented: Embraces and respects diversity, working inclusively with students of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic: Maintains high energy and enthusiasm in every session, making the career exploration process engaging and exciting for students.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Upholds honesty and integrity, establishing credibility and trust in all interactions.
• Team Building: Encourages collaborative efforts among students, helping them work together toward shared goals.
• Self-motivation and Independence: Manages tasks effectively and works autonomously without direct supervision.

Additional Information

Participation and Availability

• Monthly Workshops: These are typically held once or twice a month. Career Coaches will be contacted in advance to confirm availability.
• Training: This role requires mandatory virtual training sessions and some in-person skill building masterclasses, unpaid. These sessions also contribute toward fulfilling required class hours for eligible students.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor with a solid commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Location and Work Authorization

• Candidates must be based in Atlanta, Georgia and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Ready to Inspire? Join Us Today!

If you’re excited about transforming students’ lives through career coaching, apply now to join Passion for Life, Inc.! For more information, visit our website: https://passionforlifeinc.org.