Career Transition Coach

Wounded Warrior Project, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, and vision forTe

Competitive pay and incentives

Mission-focused, collaborative team

Job summary

Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. is seeking a Career Transition Specialist to guide veterans and their families toward meaningful employment and financial stability. You will coordinate resume development, interview coaching, and job placement while translating military experience into civilian qualifications.

Join a mission-driven team that supports Warriors to Work through workshops, employer outreach, and ongoing career mentoring, with a flexible hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Relationship management skills and the ability to interact with diverse individuals.
• Strong networking skills with community leaders including employers, VSOs, and training organizations.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development services including resume, cover letter building, effective interviewing skills, networking, job placement, and mentoring.
• Translate military skillsets and develop personal branding for veterans to achieve meaningful employment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and community organizations to ensure high-quality hire services.
• Provide employers with information about service-connected injuries and translate skills for civilian roles; establish best practices for veteran hiring.
• Conduct employment workshops and web-based trainings; participate in Warriors to Work initiatives.

Skills

Relationship management

Networking with employers & VSOs

Public speaking

Training delivery

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job .

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Career Transition Specialist provides career transition guidance to warriors and helps prepare them to obtain gainful employment and meaningful career opportunities, with the objective of helping them secure rewarding and successful careers leading to long-term financial security and financial wellness for themselves and their families.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services to warriors and their family members for career development including resume and cover letter building, effective interviewing skills, networking, managing expectations, job placement, and career mentoring.
• Overcome barriers to employment by helping warriors translate their military skillsets, develop their skills, and establish a personal brand, leading to gainful, meaningful employment.
• Support employers by connecting them with qualified candidates. Develop long-lasting relationships with employers at the local level to ensure high quality, responsive service delivery.
• Provide employers with information and education about service-connected injuries and with military skills translation. Facilitate the establishment of best practices for veteran hiring.
• Develop and host employment workshops for warriors, e.g. career guidance, skills development, and employer hiring events. Conduct web-based online training and presentations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with WWP program teammates to increase awareness of Warriors to Work programs and services.
• Establish strong professional relationships with employers, veteran service organizations (VSOs), community organizations, local military installations, and with vocational training, certification, and placement organizations.
• Effectively communicate the WWP mission, vision, and values, and the importance of WWP programs, specifically the Warriors to Work program.
• Track and report all career-related interactions and outcomes with warriors and their family members using Salesforce.
• Conduct periodic post-job placement check-ins with employers, warriors, and family members providing support as appropriate to help ensure sustained employment.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering. Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse individuals.
• Strong networking skills to build working relationships with community leaders including employers, VSOs, military, and vocational and training organizations.
• High energy level. Self- starter; willing to take initiative.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training.
• Effective organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, assignments, and priorities within deadlines.
• Effective presentation and public speaking skills. Effective group facilitation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and mentoring individuals. Team-oriented with a desire to engage with others on day-to-day activities.
• Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and influence change.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office produces, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

Requirements

Five years of