Bilingual Student Success & Career Pathways Coach (Spanish/English)

Location: Greater Cincinnati Area (School-Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Compensation: $55,000-$70,000 annually (based on experience and schedule)

Help Students Build Futures They Are Excited About

At LEAD Training, we believe every student deserves a clear pathway to success after high school.

We partner with schools throughout Southwest Ohio to help students discover their strengths, explore careers, connect with employers, develop life skills, and create meaningful plans for life after graduation.

As our programs continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate bilingual professional who enjoys mentoring young people, building relationships, and helping students gain confidence in their future.

This position is ideal for educators, counselors, workforce professionals, youth development specialists, social workers, or coaches who want to make a direct impact in students' lives.

This position was added in addition to our current bilingual position due to the growing demand from local schools.

What You'll Do

As a Student Success & Career Pathways Coach, you'll work directly with high school students to help them prepare for life after graduation.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet one-on-one with students to discuss career interests, goals, and future plans
• Assist students with resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and professional communication
• Facilitate engaging classroom lessons and workshops focused on career readiness, life skills, and employability
• Support students in exploring pathways such as college, skilled trades, military service, apprenticeships, certifications, and employment
• Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners
• Help students identify barriers and develop action plans for success
• Track student progress and maintain documentation
• Collaborate with LEAD team members to create impactful experiences for students
• Serve as a trusted mentor and advocate for young people

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates often come from backgrounds in:

• Education
• School counseling
• Workforce development
• Human services
• Youth mentoring
• Career services
• Social work
• Training and development

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to connect with and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working with youth, students, or young adults
• Reliable transportation for travel between partner schools in the Greater Cincinnati area
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Business, or a related field
• Experience facilitating workshops, classroom instruction, or group training
• Knowledge of career readiness, workforce development, or social-emotional learning practices
• Experience working with multilingual families and English language learners

Why Join LEAD?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts students' futures
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
• Variety in daily work through coaching, teaching, events, and community partnerships
• Ability to influence the future of career readiness programming across the region

About LEAD Training

LEAD Training is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students develop the life, career, and leadership skills needed to thrive after graduation. Through career coaching, workforce development programs, employer partnerships, work-based learning experiences, and social-emotional learning initiatives, LEAD serves thousands of students annually throughout Southwest Ohio.

If you are passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, overcome barriers, and build successful futures, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time (strongly prefer full-time, but open to those interested in part-time for 25+ hours and contractors)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person