Youth Career Coach

Applications due by February 13, 2026

Pay Rate: $24.11/hr

Work Schedule: Part-Time 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill Staffing is looking for a qualified individual who will be engaging youth ages 16-21 in career exploration, job readiness, and employment opportunities. In this role, the Youth Career Coach helps students understand career options, build career-readiness skills, and participate in meaningful work-based learning experiences aligned with regional workforce needs and employer demand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Youth Engagement & Career Coaching

• Recruit, engage, and enroll youth participants (ages 16-21) into the Governor's Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) and other PPBEA- and PPWFC-supported youth programs to meet participation goals.
• Provide individualized and group-based career coaching, including career awareness, career pathways, goal setting, job search strategies, and postsecondary planning.
• Support youth in developing career-readiness skills such as resume preparation, interview skills, workplace professionalism, and job application completion.
• Assist youth with job search activities and job matching by aligning interests, skills, and readiness with appropriate employment opportunities.

Career-Connected Learning & Workforce Alignment

• Support student participation in career-connected learning activities such as classroom career presentations, informational interviews, mentorships, worksite tours, internships, and other work-based learning experiences facilitated through PPBEA partnerships.
• Share accurate and current information on career pathways, in-demand occupations, and regional labor market trends to support informed career decision-making.
• Assist students in identifying and accessing work-based learning and employment opportunities aligned with regional talent needs and priority industries.

School, Partner & Program Support

• Serve as a point of contact for students, families, educators, school staff, employers, and community partners regarding youth career programs and opportunities.
• Maintain scheduled office hours at designated partner school locations to support student engagement and program delivery.
• Utilize the the organization's scheduling and school engagement platform to schedule appointments, coordinate outreach, and assist students and schools in accessing career-connected learning and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with PPBEA and PPWFC staff to support youth job fairs, employer events, and work-based learning activities associated with GSJH.
• Maintain and update career and employment resource materials for student and partner use.

Data, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential participant records, electronic files, logs, and databases to support data integrity and grant compliance.
• Prepare routine documentation and reports related to enrollment, participation, and program outcomes.
• Perform all duties in compliance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of employment trends, labor market information, and changes in laws or program requirements affecting youth workforce services.

Professional Responsibilities & Work Environment

• Represent the organization professionally in school, community, and employer settings while adhering to youth safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards.
• Manage scheduled student appointments, outreach activities, and events in coordination with program priorities.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities to support continuous improvement.
• Some program activities, outreach, and events may occur during evenings and weekends based on student, school, and employer needs.
• The organization operates in a fully in-person environment; this position works on-site and may travel locally to schools, partner locations, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of youth workforce programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary coursework or training in education, human services, workforce development, or a related field preferred

Skills & Experience (Skills-Forward)

• Demonstrated ability to engage and support youth through career exploration, job readiness, education, or workforce-related activities
• Experience working with diverse youth populations in school, community, customer service, or workforce settings preferred
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, educators, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, appointments, and outreach activities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfort using technology, scheduling platforms, and data systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Understanding of career pathways, work-based learning, or education-to-career alignment preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively in school and community-based settings

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license required; some local travel may be necessary
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
• Duties primarily performed in an office environment with occasional off-site activities

Background Compliance:
In accordance with the CLIENT'S security and background requirements, the incumbent must pass a thorough background check per the CLIENT's contract. This may include a criminal history search, CBI/FBI fingerprints, CBI name check, MVR/DMV search, psychological screening, sex offender search, SAM/OIG search, CAPS check, DORA check, drug and/or alcohol screening, DOT testing, or any additional requirement set forth by the CLLENT to ensure security compliance. For additional background requirements, please contact your Goodwill Staffing Representative for additional information.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 1100 - GSS - Administrative Support Dept Number: 5450

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently

Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently

Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently

PUSHING/PULLING - Frequently

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - Occasionally

At Shoulder - Frequently

Below Shoulder - Occasionally

TWISTING - Occasionally

BENDING - Occasionally

KNEELING/CRAWLING - Occasionally

SQUAT - Occasionally

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - Occasionally

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - Never

HEARING - Continuously

VISION:

Visual, close - Continuously

Visual, distant - Continuously

Visual, depth perception - Continuously

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - Continuously

Fine Manipulation - Continuously

Repetitive Movements - Continuously

WALKING - Frequently

STANDING - Frequently

SITTING - Occasionally

SPEAKING - Frequently

OTHER, please describe - Frequently - Driving