Career Coach Internship (Atlanta, GA)

Company Description

What we do

Passion for Life is a non for profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers. 

Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the student’s passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career. 

Job Description

Who you are

This impactful role involves guiding middle and high school students through self-discovery exercises, career exploration, and goal setting to help them realize their potential. As a Career Coach, you will guide in-person workshops and group coaching sessions, using an interactive and engaging approach to inspire students to define and pursue their career aspirations.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about guiding youth and helping students unlock their potential. We are looking for a diverse group of Career Coaches who can work with youth/teenagers, go through our training program and inspire students to find their passion/purpose. 

Term limit: detailed training is provided, 4-month unpaid internship position that fully meets requirements for school credits/ certifications with hands on experience provided (including projects, hours requirements, hands on experience and all paperwork that goes with it). Can be extendable on mutual agreement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Career Guidance and Goal Setting: Assist students in identifying personal interests, strengths, and career goals, helping them to create personalized career development plans and set SMART goals.
• Facilitating School-based Programming: Lead high-energy, interactive group sessions based on a structured workshop script to engage students in self-discovery and career planning.
• Student Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate students’ progress by documenting individual needs, goals, and action steps after each session to ensure continuous development.
• Advising on Career Pathways: Use assessments to help students evaluate their aptitudes and interests and advise them on relevant educational and career pathways.
• Building Resilience and Personal Development: Support students in developing resilience and a growth mindset, preparing them to overcome challenges they may face in achieving their career goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Active Listening: Demonstrates excellent listening skills, fully attending to students’ comments and questions to foster a supportive environment.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication abilities, facilitating precise, effective interactions with individuals and groups.
• Empathy and Patience: Works effectively with a diverse student population, showing deep empathy, patience, and understanding for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple responsibilities with strong organizational skills, ensuring each session is well-structured and impactful.
• Rapport Building: Naturally builds trust and rapport, helping students feel valued, supported, and confident in their potential.
• Positive Outlook and Motivation: Brings an optimistic attitude and encourages students to reach their full potential, inspiring confidence and resilience.
• Assertiveness and Decision-Making: Shows confidence in guiding sessions and making timely decisions, following established procedures to support student progress.
• Diversity-Oriented: Embraces and respects diversity, working inclusively with students of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic: Maintains high energy and enthusiasm in every session, making the career exploration process engaging and exciting for students.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Upholds honesty and integrity, establishing credibility and trust in all interactions.
• Team Building: Encourages collaborative efforts among students, helping them work together toward shared goals.
• Self-motivation and Independence: Manages tasks effectively and works autonomously without direct supervision.

Additional Information

Participation and Availability

• Weekly at school coaching: Must be able to present 1-2 times a week at a designated school location for several hours. Weekly commitment of 10 hours total.
• Training: Weekly in-person training is provided to guide through the program. All hours are eligible for ceritification and school credits.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor with a solid commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Location and Work Authorization

• Candidates must be based in Atlanta, Georgia and have legal authorization to work or study in U.S.

Additional Information

Ideal for students/volunteers with Coaching, Counselling, Teaching, Behaviour Therapy, Training, Summer Camps and similar experiences.