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Volunteer Career Coach - Utica .
Utica
Effective ASAP
Overview
The Volunteer Career Coach provides individualized career guidance and employment-readiness support to On Point for College participants in the Utica area. This role helps participants explore career pathways, strengthen job-search skills, prepare professional application materials, and navigate the employment process with confidence.
The Volunteer Career Coach works collaboratively with Career Services staff to provide practical, participant-centered guidance that supports each individual’s career goals and next steps.
- FLSA Status
- Volunteer
Time Commitment
Approximately 10–25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on participant and program needs.
This role may include a combination of in-person and hybrid support. Some local travel and occasional evening availability may be required.
Responsibilities
- Meet individually with participants to identify career interests, strengths, goals, and appropriate next steps.
- Assist participants with résumés, cover letters, job applications, interview preparation, and professional communication.
- Help participants develop effective job-search strategies and track progress toward employment goals.
- Share relevant employment, internship, apprenticeship, networking, and career-development opportunities.
- Provide guidance on workplace expectations, professional conduct, and job-readiness skills.
- Collaborate with Career Services staff to ensure participants receive appropriate support and referrals.
- Connect participants with relevant internal and external career resources when needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of coaching activities, participant progress, and follow-up needs.
- Conduct follow-up with participants as requested to support continued progress toward career goals.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, education, workforce development, coaching, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
- Ability to provide practical, encouraging, and participant-centered guidance.
- Familiarity with current hiring practices, workplace expectations, and job-search strategies.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with participant information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as online communication and collaboration tools.
- Commitment to On Point for College’s mission and to supporting participants as they pursue education and career goals.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in workforce development, career services, education, human resources, recruiting, youth programming, or administrative support preferred.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, advising, or supporting individuals with career development is a plus.
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted New York State Driver’s License.
- Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed to support participants and program activities.