Career Coach

Jewish Community Services; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

401(k) match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free JCC gym membership

Professional Development Opportunities

Legal Shield

Pet Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Free CEU Opportunities

Job summary

Jewish Community Services is hiring a Career Coach to provide direct career counseling and job placement support through our Ignite Career Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This full-time position involves working with clients to develop career plans, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with community partners to enhance employment outcomes.

With a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, you will assess client skills, develop job search materials, and help them achieve meaningful employment goals in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity with a variety of industries and current employment trends.
• Sensitivity to Jewish traditions, culture, and values a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and job placement assistance to clients.
• Evaluate client skills, interests, and goals to support career exploration.
• Develop career collateral including resumes and interview preparation materials.
• Support and monitor client progress toward employment and career goals.
• Develop and facilitate workshops for job seekers.

Skills

Career coaching strategies

Workforce trends

Resume development

Job search techniques

Interview preparation

Interpersonal communication

Workshop facilitation

Database management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Jewish Community Services (JCS) is seeking an experienced and client-focused Career Coach to provide direct career counseling and job placement support to job seekers through our Ignite Career Center. This full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working one-on-one with clients, facilitating workshops, and helping individuals identify and achieve meaningful employment goals in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

You’ll work directly with clients to assess skills and interests, develop career plans and job search materials, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support successful employment outcomes. This position operates in a hybrid work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and job placement assistance to clients
• Evaluate client skills, interests, and goals to support career exploration and planning
• Develop career collateral including resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation materials, and skills assessments
• Working knowledge of AI applications in workforce development, job matching, and career coaching
• Match employment opportunities to clients based on interests, abilities, and job market trends
• Support and monitor client progress toward employment and career goals
• Develop and facilitate workshops and presentations for job seekers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data in agency databases in accordance with JCS policies and funding requirements
• Collaborate with team members and other agency service providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality client services
• Participate in meetings, planning discussions, and special projects as needed
• Responsible for creating career-related content as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience
• Strong knowledge of career coaching strategies, workforce trends, resume development, job search techniques, and interview preparation
• Familiarity with a variety of industries and current employment trends
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or group presentations
• Comfortable working with databases and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Sensitivity to and familiarity with Jewish traditions, culture, and values a plus

Pay

$56,000-$63,000/year

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan
• 401(k) match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Free JCC gym membership
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Legal Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Free CEU Opportunities

At JCS, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening our community through meaningful employment, workforce development, and community impact.

JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer