Career Coach/Job Search Strategist--Bilingual (Portuguese/English)--part-time, casual

IMPACT Group • San Francisco, CA

12d • Remote

About The Position

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO, specializing in relocation, outplacement, and leadership development. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to find and grow great careers, even through challenging transitions. We partner with companies of all sizes to provide high-quality services, including one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized programs. This role is for a part-time, casual career coach based in the Bay Area/San Francisco area, US (remote), to support relocation and outplacement solutions. The coach will work 1:1 with employees relocating to or searching for work in the area, utilizing IMPACT Group's methodology and technology. Support will also be provided to the spouse or partner of relocating employees with their job search.

This is a remote, part-time position. Initially, it requires approximately 5 hours per week after training, with the potential to grow to around 20 hours per week within 6-8 months. The location is US-based only, specifically in the Bay Area/San Francisco, CA region.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in delivery of job search strategy/career coaching to individuals in various industries and levels.
• Experience coaching individuals, including expats/accompanying spouses, in job search and integration.
• Experience with resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profiles and other social media platforms, plus other aspects of job search coaching.
• Currently resides in the Bay Area and has knowledge of living and job searching there.
• Must be fluent in both Portuguese and English.
• Very strong verbal / written communication skills. in both English and Portuguese.
• Experience with virtual coaching.
• Savvy with technology and AI knowledge.
• High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset with a microphone will be required (remote/work from home).
• At least 5 years experience coaching others in job search.
• Experience with resume/CV development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profile optimization, negotiation, and other aspects of job search coaching.
• Experience working with expatriates on job searches.
• Very strong verbal / written communication skills (bilingual English required/Portuguese-required).
• Able to analyze and appropriately address transitional needs.
• Ability to engage and foster positive relationships with participants/clients.
• Understanding of business and cultural practices within the US.
• Currently lives and/or works in the Bay Area.
• High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset and/or microphone will be required (remote/work from home).

Nice To Haves

• Navigating through VISA challenges and working with career continuation scenarios a plus.
• Expat or a repat.
• Cross-cultural competence is a must.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitation, business coaching, career coaching, and integration coaching.
• Master’s degree in a discipline involving the study of human behavior, business or related field preferred.
• Coaching certificate or training.
• Familiarity with remote work and tools including Zoom, MS Teams, WhatsApp, etc.
• Has personally relocated to a different country.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport with employees and motivates them to achieve goals.
• Guides employees through coaching process and milestone completion.
• Advises and coaches career development, integration & transition issues and career options.
• Coaches on résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, interviewing and negotiating.
• Maintain internal online service delivery record for each participant serviced, according to organizational guidelines.
• Monitors progress of program participants, consults with them on specific subjects to improve their job search skills and knowledge and deals with personal issues that are affecting their careers and/or integration into the area.
• Advise and coach participants in their career development, transition issues, cultural issues or challenges, and career options.
• Coach on CV/résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, interviewing and negotiating.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level