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About the Role

Braven is hiring a part-time Coaching Specialist to directly influence the professional growth of volunteer Leadership Coaches (LCs) and the Fellows they mentor. Through feedback, coaching, and guidance, you will help LCs master their craft and become effective leaders. Success will be measured by the positive impact LCs have on their cohorts and their development as skilled facilitators. This role is on the Central Delivery of the Accelerator (CDA) Team and reports directly to the Associate Director of Academic Success.

Responsibilities

Coach and develop facilitation skillset for 15-20 volunteer Leadership Coaches (LCs).
Attend 3-5 Learning Labs weekly to observe and support assigned LCs, providing quality control.
Send timely and constructive follow-up emails after each observation.
Conduct one-on-one coaching calls with targeted LCs for personalized support.
Proactively correspond with and meet with LCs outside of lab hours for preparation and thought partnership.
Track LC progress and development using Braven’s internal tracking system.
Address other topics as requested by LCs, providing tailored support.
Partner with Braven teammates to build and refine scalable systems supporting volunteer success.
Share insights from observations and LC data to inform product, training, and volunteer program design improvements.
Document and socialize best practices, participating actively in Braven’s knowledge-sharing ecosystem.
Attend all required Coaching Specialist training sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Served as a Braven volunteer Leadership Coach for at least ONE semester
Demonstrated experience in teaching, instructional coaching, facilitation, or adult learning.
Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and build trusting relationships quickly.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support and mentor volunteers and facilitators, including those with significantly more experience or seniority.
Commitment to Braven’s mission and to supporting underrepresented college students’ success.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must live in one of Braven's current operating states: GA, IL, DE, NY, NJ.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with staff and volunteers.
Comfort using collaboration and data tools like Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, and Canvas (or similar systems).
Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Location

Remote from GA
Remote from IL
Remote from DE
Remote from NY
Remote from NJ

Work Type

Remote
Temporary
Part-time

Experience Level

Experience managing and supporting facilitators

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$30/hr

Benefits

without employee benefits

About the Company

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.
We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation.
Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

Equal Opportunity

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.