Career Coach/Job Search Strategist - St. Louis, MO

UNESCO Institute for Statistics; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading career coaching firm in St. Louis seeks a part-time career coach to assist relocating employees and their families in transitioning to new careers. This role involves personalized coaching, job search strategies, and supporting clients through various job market challenges. Ideal candidates should have experience in career coaching and a strong understanding of the local job market.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in career coaching required.
• Must reside in St. Louis, MO, or surrounding areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with employees and motivate them.
• Guide employees through coaching processes.
• Advise on resume writing and interview preparation.

Skills

Communication

Job Search Strategy

Coaching

Virtual Coaching

Technology Savvy

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Coaching certification

Tools

AI knowledge

Job description

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO, that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. Our team of 300+ is united on one idea: People can succeed professionally and personally even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are building a better world by empowering people to find and grow great careers. As employees transition in, within, and out of a company, IMPACT Group provides one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized job search or career development programs to help them find the best career path for them.

We are on a mission to maximize human potential in an increasingly tech-enabled world. While partnering with companies of all sizes – large and small, national and global – our business model emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of services available to transitioning employees and their families.

Description

We have an opening for a part-time casual career coach based in St. Louis, MO to support our relocation and/or outplacement solutions. With relocation, we support employees and their spouses/families as they acclimate to new cities and assist spouses/partners with finding employment. With outplacement, we work with employees receiving our outplacement services in finding new career opportunities.

The coach works in a 1:1 capacity with employees of our client companies who are relocating to the region or are searching for work as part of an outplacement in the area. The coach uses IMPACT Group's technology and coaching methodology and also supports the spouse or partner of the relocating employee with job search support.

This is a part-time, casual (hours vary as available) and remote position, approximately 15-20 hours per week (no guaranteed hours).

Location is US-based, in certain states only: MO or IL (near St. Louis)

Responsibilities

1. Establish rapport with employees and motivate them to achieve goals.
2. Guide employees through coaching process and milestone completion.
3. Advise and coach on career development, transition issues, and career options.
4. Coach on résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, interview preparation, and negotiating.
5. Maintain electronic service delivery records for each employee serviced, according to internal guidelines.
6. Monitor progress of employees, consult with them on specific subjects to improve their job search skills and knowledge, and deal with personal issues affecting their careers.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in delivery of job search strategy/career coaching to individuals in various industries and levels, including resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profiles, and other social media platforms, plus other aspects of job search coaching.
• Currently resides in St. Louis, MO or surrounding areas in Illinois, US and has knowledge of living and job searching there.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with virtual coaching.
• Experience navigating through VISA challenges and working with career continuation scenarios is a plus.
• Savvy with technology and AI knowledge. High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset with a microphone required (telecommuting/remote).

Ideal Candidate

• Master’s degree in a discipline involving the study of human behavior, business, or related field (preferred).
• Coaching certification or training (highly regarded).
• Has personally relocated to a different city and country.

Please read more about us at http://www.impactgrouphr.com/