Career Coach (Orange County, CA)

Orange County (California) United Way is hiring a Career Coach Advocate.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions (in-person or virtual) with each student.

• Develop, monitor, and refine individualized education and career success plans.

• Connect students to relevant resources, workshops, and actionable next steps.

• Guide students through career assessments, academic milestones, and planning timelines.

• Support students in identifying and applying for internships, training programs, postsecondary education, and employment opportunities.

• Provide feedback on mock interviews and assist in creating professional materials (e.g., resumes, portfolios, headshots).

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in academic advising, student support services, or coaching/counseling roles.

• Proven ability to build rapport with high school students from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong knowledge of college and career planning, internship programs, and educational systems.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• Experience developing policies, training materials, or curricula is highly desirable.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) preferred but not required.

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