Chicago Part Time Coach (Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being)

POSITION: LIFT Part Time Coach (Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being) LOCATION: TBD REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Coaching TIME COMMITMENT: 25 hours/week COMPENSATION: $22.00 per hour FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime) Build Futures. Find Balance. Belong Here. Are you looking for a part-time position where your work directly uplifts families, your voice is valued, and your well-being matters? As a LIFT Coach (Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being), you will partner one-on-one with parents and caregivers (our LIFT members) to help them achieve their goals related to financial mobility, career growth, education, and overall well-being. This is more than a part-time job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values equity, inclusion, and the power of lived experience. LIFT Members participate in a two-year journey, meeting monthly with their assigned Coach, who acts as a mentor, resource connector, and thought partner. Coaches work in a supportive, learning-oriented environment where everyone contributes to building a stronger, more equitable future.

• We offer a flexible, hybrid schedule, generally 2 days/week in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to meet with members and colleagues, and to participate in events.

How We LIFT LIFT aims to break the cycle of poverty by investing in families. We partner with Members to build well-being, financial strength, and social connections – or as we like to put it, Hope, Money, and Love. LIFT is at an exciting moment as we scale our impact through continuous improvement of our direct service model, providing technical assistance to organizations seeking to deliver LIFT’s model and influence change in their systems, and amplify the voices of parents in poverty in policy decisions. You can learn more about our plans here. WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL An Equity-Centered Culture You’ll join a team deeply committed to racial equity and inclusion, where we live out our values of brilliance, diversity, relationships, social justice, and thriving environments. Your voice and identity are respected. Your lived expertise is an asset. Ongoing Training & Development LIFT Coaches are supported from day one through:

• A robust onboarding and coach training program
• Monthly coach cohort meetings for national learning and connection
• Access to ongoing training and organization-wide learning sessions
• Regular check-ins with skilled, empathetic managers committed to ensuring you succeed

Flexibility that Supports You With a hybrid, part-time role, you have the flexibility to manage your schedule. We respect the need for balance and well-being. We offer reliable hours and a schedule you can count on. Meaningful, Member-Led Work You’ll help members achieve goals that matter to them, supporting families in their journey toward long-term financial stability and building thriving futures. AS A LIFT COACH, YOU WILL:

• Create a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for members and their families
• Build trusted coaching relationships with 26–32 parents/caregivers
• Guide members through goal setting, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Conduct follow-up research to support members' goals
• Connect members with relevant community resources and services
• Help recruit and retain members through outreach and regular communication
• Participate in regular team and All-Staff meetings
• Provide valuable input to improve LIFT’s coaching model, technical assistance, and policy work
• Maintain accurate records and ensure member confidentiality
• Support one-time member needs or projects as needed

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:

• Are passionate about social justice and community-driven work
• Have work, volunteer, or internship experience with social services and/or want to apply your lived expertise to this role
• Believe in the power of relationships and member-led goal-setting
• Communicate with empathy and clarity
• Value flexibility and are adaptable to changing needs
• Are excited to learn and grow in a collaborative setting
• Bring strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Speak Spanish proficiently (preferred)
• Are interested in a part-time role, partnering with our members for their two-year program with LIFT to be alongside them as they meet their goals

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Paid wellness weeks: A one-week organization-wide paid week between Christmas and New Year’s holidays, and a one-week organization-wide paid week the week of the Independence Day holiday
• Generous paid-time-off (2.5 weeks)
• 1 personal day
• 13 paid holidays, pro-rated
• 403b participation eligibility within the first month, up to 5% match after 1st year

TO APPLY Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still interested? Please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you! LIFT believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. LIFT’s goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization. Please visit www.whywelift.org/careers to apply and submit a resume. Apply Job! Apply to this Job