Chicago Part Time Coach (Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being)

LIFT • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a LIFT Coach (Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being), you will partner one-on-one with parents and caregivers (our LIFT members) to help them achieve their goals related to financial mobility, career growth, education, and overall well-being. This is more than a part-time job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values equity, inclusion, and the power of lived experience. LIFT Coaches work in a supportive, learning-oriented environment where everyone contributes to building a stronger, more equitable future. We offer a flexible, hybrid schedule generally up to 2 days/week in the office to meet with members and colleagues, and to participate in events. Must be able to meet in person on Wednesday’s weekly.

Requirements

• Passionate about social justice and community-driven work
• Work, volunteer, or internship experience with social services and/or want to apply your lived expertise to this role
• Believe in the power of relationships and member-led goal-setting
• Communicate with empathy and clarity
• Value flexibility and are adaptable to changing needs
• Excited to learn and grow in a collaborative setting
• Bring strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Committed to LIFT’s mission and demonstrate LIFT’s values: We let brilliance shine; We root change in learning; We build deep relationships; We strive for social justice; We create thriving environments.
• Communication: You share information with relevant parties in a clear and timely manner; effectively engage with and present to others; and write and verbally communicate in a manner that conveys understanding of relevant information and issues.
• Accountability: You take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with appropriate levels of oversight. You receive feedback in a constructive manner.
• Inclusiveness: You help create a work environment that appreciates diversity and encourages equity by treating others with respect, listening to, and demonstrating appreciation for others’ perspectives, and using culturally sensitive language.
• Teamwork: You work effectively with others throughout the organization and promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Results-orientation: You focus on results and desired outcomes, keeping team and organizational goals in mind. You use sound planning to achieve goals and get the job done.
• Problem-solving: You take the initiative to solve problems. You exhibit resourcefulness, innovation, and adaptability to new situations.

Nice To Haves

• Speak Spanish proficiently

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for members and their families
• Build trusted coaching relationships with 26–32 parents/caregivers
• Guide members through goal setting, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Conduct follow-up research to support members' goals
• Connect members with relevant community resources and services
• Help recruit and retain members through outreach and regular communication
• Participate in regular team and All-Staff meetings
• Provide valuable input to improve LIFT’s coaching model, technical assistance, and policy work
• Maintain accurate records and ensure member confidentiality
• Support one-time member needs or projects as needed

Benefits

• Paid wellness weeks: A one-week organization-wide paid week between Christmas and New Year’s holidays, and a one-week organization-wide paid week the week of the Independence Day holiday
• Generous paid-time-off (2.5 weeks)
• 1 personal day
• 13 paid holidays, pro-rated
• 403b participation eligibility within the first month, up to 5% match after 1st year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed