Life Coach/Dream Manager

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); Sycamore, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Job summary

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is seeking a Life Coach and Enrichment Program Leader in Sycamore, IL. You will guide the Dream Manager Program, coach employees, and coordinate onboarding and enrichment initiatives.

The role emphasizes helping employees grow, coordinating training, and reporting program impact to leadership. Requires a bachelor’s degree and coaching certifications; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10 years’ experience in human resources or an equivalent combination.
• Life coaching certification is required.
• Dream Manager Certification with Floyd Consulting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life coaching to employees, including financial and grief coaching.
• Meet with employees and lead the Dream Manager Program modules.
• Administer the selection process for identifying program participants.
• Maintain scheduling system for monthly coaching and Dream Manager appointments.

Skills

Life coaching

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Life coaching certification

Dream Manager Certification

Financial certification (FPU Coordinator)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Company database system

Job description

Date posted: August 24, 2026

Department: Enrichment

Location: Sycamore, IL

Description

Core Hours

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Flexible schedule necessary)
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish is preferred

Starting Pay

• $75,000 – $95,000 (Annual)

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Mission Statement of the Company by Living Our Values, Creating Unique Solutions and Supporting Customer Success.
• Treat all co-workers, customers and suppliers in accordance with our Company’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Extraordinary Care, Radical Generosity, Better Every Day and Customer Success.
• Follow all company GMPs and SOPs.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This role supports employee well-being, engagement, and personal development through life coaching, leadership of the Dream Manager Program, and the coordination of enrichment initiatives. In addition, this position is responsible for fostering a culture of growth by facilitating coaching, supporting onboarding and training efforts, tracking program effectiveness, and contributing to organizational development through strategic communication and employee engagement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide life coaching to employees, including financial and grief coaching.
• Meet with employees and lead them through the monthly Dream Manager Program modules.
• Administer the selection process for identifying program participants.
• Maintain the scheduling system for monthly coaching and/or Dream Manager appointments and order program supplies.
• Maintain the measurement system for gathering feedback and results from the Dream Manager Program.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate the Dream Manager Program with the entire organization through team activities (i.e., meetings, workshops, etc.)
• Develop and provide resources for participants.
• Identify possible opportunities for staff development or training based on feedback from the Dream Manager Program and life coaching.
• Explore and maintain innovative ways to connect life coaching and the Dream Manager Program to the organization’s culture.
• Report program success, progress, and impact to leadership, participants, and the larger organization.
• Effectively represent and communicate the Dream Manager program both internally and externally.

PERIODIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and facilitate the monthly Enrichment Onboarding Orientation.
• Coordinate the Company’s Suter U program.
• Organize and facilitate Ramsey+ Financial Peace University classes.
• Coordinate the Suter Serves program.
• Assist with developing and maintaining “caring” benefits (i.e. Corporate Chaplain, RightNow Media program, etc.)
• Assist the Human Resource Team as needed.

Requirements

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field; 10 years’ experience in human resources; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Achieve and maintain a life coaching certification.
• Achieve and maintain a Dream Manager Certification with Floyd Consulting.
• Achieve and maintain a financial certification (i.e. FPU Coordinator)

KNOWLEDGE

• Direct experience in organizational and human resource strategic planning and execution; design, development and implementation of programs; interpreting and advising on human resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed skills in the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Company database system, the internet, and email. Prior experience with an HRIS database is helpful.
• Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Reasoning – Comprehending difficult concepts; able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (from seemingly unrelated events) when solving problems; project management; bringing others independently or together to resolve issues; and assisting others to develop written plans.
• Mathematical – Arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages; occasional algebraic or geometric calculations; able to work efficiently to help participants create budgets and use various software and apps.
• Language – Ability to communicate information, ideas, and instructions in speaking and writing so others will understand; ability to gather and organize information to write reports and/or articles for publication; prepare and deliver presentations; evaluate data and counsel or advise people.
• Physical Effort – Sedentary work; exert a negligible amount of force constantly and up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Visual – Far, near mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision (peripheral)
• Activity – Regularly talk, hear, walk, and use finger dexterity; occasionally stand, climb, engage in repetitive motions, and reach with hands and arms.

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED, SKILLS

• Spanish Language – Ability to read, write, or speak Spanish is preferred

THE SUTER COMPANY BENEFITS (including, but not limited to):

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Short-term / Long-term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moderate noise and temperature extremes.

This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer