Career Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County•Fitchburg, WI

5d•$41,600 - $45,760•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Trades Career Coach works with adolescents ages 11 to 24 within and outside school premises. The role builds relationships with Careerforce Build UP! members, supports students through high school, and helps them transition into apprenticeships, college, or construction employment, while also engaging with program alumni. The coach leads school engagement and partnership efforts and collaborates with staff and partners to plan, deliver, supervise, and evaluate youth activities and programs. Partners include the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, Boys & Girls Club sites, schools and districts, apprenticeship programs and training centers, community organizations, and local employers. The position requires travel among locations and may include daytime hours on early-release and non-school days, as well as evenings and weekends for special events. It is funded through a HUD Workforce Grant. The Career Coach provides career coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support; develops and coordinates programming; tracks participant data and grant outcomes; supports curriculum and events; and helps connect alumni with employment opportunities. The role also supports safe, inclusive youth programming, communicates with families and partners, helps prepare and maintain program spaces, and participates in staff meetings and training. Additional duties may be assigned to support the organization’s objectives and mission. The position is full-time regular. Typical hours are 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the academic year and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during summer hours, based on the MMSD schedule. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary for events. The role requires off-site travel and may involve transporting students. The position is described as exempt (salaried) in the position information and non-exempt in the required-hours section.

Requirements

At least two years of prior experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5–18.
At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or HSED.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Meet the requirements of a formal background check.
Ability and desire to work with youth and adolescents in multiple settings.
Flexibility, adaptability, and desire to work in a team environment.
Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
Ability to travel throughout Dane County.
Valid driver’s license and insurance if using a personal vehicle.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
Ability to build positive working relationships with BGCDC staff, board members, volunteers, members, partners, and stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Zoom.
Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students.
Availability during operational hours, typically 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. during the academic year and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during summer, and to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary to support events.
Ability to travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Case management experience preferred.
Bilingual Spanish-language candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Experience collaborating with or across multiple teams, or working in a community partnership model, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and support Careerforce Build UP! members through continued contact and meetings, encouraging enrollment, addressing personal and academic barriers, and preparing members for workforce readiness.
Plan and conduct programming around key dates to support enrollment, retention, and graduation, including apprenticeship testing and enrollment, pre-apprenticeship and pre-employment training, scholarships, class registration, textbook purchases, and tuition payments.
Partner with employers and apprenticeship centers to identify, support, and build relationships with graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in or are enrolled at supported institutions.
Collaborate with school departments and student services to establish partnerships that promote students’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development and success.
Track member data, including enrollment, major, financial gaps, challenges, and engagement, and use monthly reports to refine programming.
Use innovative methods and media to connect with disengaged or unenrolled members and inform them about available support.
Collaborate with the Careerforce Build UP! team to plan and implement events such as Application Days, Career Fairs, Apprenticeship Signing Days, and Alumni Association Meetings.
Support the design and delivery of after-school and summer programming in career exploration, construction workplace soft skills, pre-apprenticeship and pre-employment training, internships, and youth apprenticeships.
Identify and engage Next Gen alumni who are not employed, initiate connections, and work with partners to expand access to employment opportunities.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age youth using CareerForce Build UP! and Boys & Girls Clubs of America curricula as needed.
Track program eligibility and MyClubHub enrollment and communicate with families about programs and youth progress.
Collaborate with partners to facilitate construction discussions, demonstrations, and construction-related activities in local schools and organizations in Dane County.
Coordinate cohorts and program activities, coordinate graduation ceremonies, and implement assigned grant-funded programs and outcomes.
Process monthly stipends and maintain accurate documentation.
Transport students to and from the workforce center when needed, including joining in student transportation as required.
Maintain member safety through sight-and-sound supervision and equipment maintenance; prepare classrooms before class and clean them afterward.
Maintain an environment supportive of volunteers and community partners and aligned with applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.
Provide positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support to members under the guidance of the Senior Director of Workforce Development.
Create an inclusive environment that facilitates youth development outcomes and supports members’ needs; distribute completion certifications for workforce programs.
Participate in staff meetings, training, special programs, and events; help with facility rentals when needed; and perform other duties assigned to support the organization’s mission and vision.
Exercise fiscal stewardship of organizational and grant-provided funds.
Maintain professional appearance and communication and represent the Boys & Girls Clubs brand effectively.
Maintain regular communication with Club staff, members, supervisors, workforce partners, community groups, schools, parents, and other stakeholders.
Travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, events, and other locations throughout Dane County.