Career Coach

Project for Pride in Living (PPL); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is seeking a Career Coach to provide employment placement, retention, and career laddering services for participants and graduates of our Employment Training programs. You will identify career goals, build employability skills, and help participants overcome barriers to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

You will collaborate with internal departments and partners including financial coaches, employers, and local colleges to implement training and provide

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in workforce development or related field.
• BA/BS in Human Services, Sociology, Social Work, or related field; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and good driving record.
• Availability to work occasional evening hours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment placement, retention, and career laddering services to participants and graduates.
• Identify career goals and build employability skills with participants.
• Coordinate with employers, colleges, and internal departments to implement training programs.
• Offer one-on-one job placement support for 50–75 graduates.
• Provide ongoing post-placement support up to 12 months after placement.

Skills

Resume writing

Cover letters

Job searches

Online inventories

Education

BA/BS in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive

Zoom

Teams

Data entry software

Job description

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Position Summary

The Career Coach is responsible for providing employment placement, retention, and career laddering services to participants and graduates of the Employment Training programs. This role works closely with participants to identify career goals, build employability skills, overcome barriers to employment, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. This role is rooted in PPL’s commitment to equity, housing stability, and inclusive economic opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with internal departments and community partners, including PPL financial coaches, employers and local colleges to implement employment training programs


• Provide one-on-one job placement support for graduates; work with caseload from 50-75 people


• Facilitate in-person and online classroom workshops/sessions to enhance career readiness skills of participants


• Conduct enrollment meetings


• Connect participants to application process and working collaboratively with employer partners


• Provide ongoing support and guidance to graduates up to 12 months post placement into employment, connecting to resources and other services as necessary to address employment barriers

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of resume writing, cover letters, online interest/skills inventories, and job searches


• Strong computer and database skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, and data entry


• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite including Word and Excel, Zoom, Teams and online meeting platforms


• Availability to work occasional evening hours as required


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving record

Education And/or Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in workforce development, non-profit or other human services field AND/OR a BA/BS degree in Human Services, Sociology, Social Work, or related field. (Additional experience may substitute for education)

Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

Competitive Pay

• $22-$25/hour, depending on qualifications

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health & Dental Insurance


• Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance


• Paid Parental Leave


• HSA or FSA options


• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Work-Life Balance & Perks

• Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

Purpose-Driven Work

• Make a real difference in people’s lives and in your community every day

Hours: Full time, Non-Exempt, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Salary: $22-$25 per hour DOQ

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.