International Relations Coach

Leland; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced international relations coach to guide professionals and students in global affairs and career growth. You’ll provide guidance across foreign policy, diplomacy, and related fields, helping clients land opportunities and advance their skills.

Coaches set their own hours and rates and deliver sessions virtually, partnering with the team to ensure a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in international relations, diplomacy, or a related field.
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience.
• Clear, structured approach to helping clients grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, trade, security, development, human rights and conflict resolution.
• Teach negotiation skills and cross-cultural communication.
• Assist clients with resume reviews, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and interview preparation.
• Support networking strategy, freelancing, and ongoing skill-building.

Skills

International relations

Diplomacy

Coaching

Mentoring

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we’ve built a product that takes that seriously.

We’re seeking an experienced international relations coach to work with professionals and students looking to grow their careers in global affairs. This role includes guidance on foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, international trade, global security, global development, human rights advocacy, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication. Coaches also help clients navigate their career path with resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, interview prep, networking strategy, salary negotiation, freelancing, and ongoing skill building. Ideal candidates have hands‑on experience in international relations, diplomacy, or a related field, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping clients break into and grow within this field. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

• We don’t hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.