College and Career Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona. The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through a strong alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and their careers. It serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public.

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber (the Chamber) is the leading business organization for the Greater Phoenix region. The Chamber catalyzes regional prosperity with forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent. The Chamber accomplishes this by building a policy environment where businesses thrive, serving as a resource and voice for AZ economic data and policy, and developing and attracting a skilled, talented, diverse workforce to meet the demands of growth industries.

ElevateEdAZ

ElevateEdAZ is an initiative of the Foundation, in partnership with public school districts, high schools, and charter schools, intended to increase the number of students completing high-quality education-to-workforce learning pathways and improve student outcomes, better preparing them for college and career.

Who are we looking for today?

We are interested in hiring people who are passionate about Phoenix and want to make the Greater Phoenix region a great place to live, work, and play. Ideal candidates will also have a passion for education and working with businesses to define and integrate viable career pathways into Arizona’s education system.

Position Summary :

The Foundation is looking for a College and Career Coach (Coach) to serve at Academies at South Mountain in the Phoenix Union School District. The Coach will represent the ElevateEdAZ program within the school and school community. The Coach will collaborate with the ElevateEdAZ team of other school Coaches, a District Director (their direct report), and a Business Partnership Coordinator, along with school administrators at the assigned school to achieve the objectives of ElevateEdAZ.

Office Location :

• 2575 E Camelback Rd Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85016

School Locations :

Responsibilities :

ElevateEdAZ's Coach will become an integral member of the school community while reporting to Foundation staff. The Coach will collaborate with school educators and administrators to coordinate a variety of career development opportunities for students and educators, from broad awareness to job shadows and internships.

Administrative :

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate must work effectively with youth, employers, teachers, school administrators, and Chamber / Foundation staff. The candidate will communicate in a strong, positive, and effective manner, both verbally and non-verbally, and be a self-starter with the ability to sustain and move work forward with minimal direction. The ideal candidate must be well organized with the ability to ensure continuous progress of various projects.

The Coach is a Foundation employee and is therefore expected to work collaboratively with other departments and be a team player to help accomplish the Chamber's organizational mission. This position will work from multiple locations, including at their assigned school (3 days / week), remote (1 day / week), and the Chamber / Foundation office (approximately one day / week). The typical workday is 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. on campus and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on office days.

Reporting :

Benefits and Culture :

The Greater Phoenix Chamber (GPC) and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (GPCF) foster a collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on community engagement, economic growth, and workforce development. We prioritize professional development by offering numerous networking opportunities and actively support initiatives that drive regional prosperity. Our culture is characterized by a commitment to diversity, continuous learning, and making a positive impact on the Greater Phoenix community.