Empowerment Coach - Youth Engagement Services; Youth

The Office of Community Wealth Building seeks to hire an Empowerment Coach for its Youth Engagement Services (YES) Division. This pivotal role is responsible for supporting participants enrolled in workforce and economic mobility programming in achieving their career, education, and self‑sufficiency goals through individualized coaching, workforce development services, and connections to community resources. While the position will primarily focus on serving young adults, particularly individuals ages 18–24, the role is designed to support adult participants across various stages of life and career development as program priorities and community needs evolve.

The Empowerment Coach works closely with participants to assess strengths, identify opportunities, develop individualized success plans, and connect individuals to employment, education, training, financial empowerment, and supportive services. The position serves as a trusted guide and advocate, helping participants navigate barriers to success while building the skills, confidence, and resilience necessary to achieve long‑term personal and professional goals. Through participant engagement, resource coordination, case management, and collaboration with employers, training providers, and community partners, the Empowerment Coach contributes to the Office of Community Wealth Building’s mission of advancing resilience, revitalization, and inclusive prosperity for Richmond residents.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to empowering individuals, fostering economic mobility, and promoting equitable outcomes through a person‑centered and strengths‑based approach.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually (dependent on experience and qualifications)

• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to individuals, helping them set career goals, assess their strengths and areas for improvement, and develop personalized career plans.
• Assist individuals in identifying transferable skills and creating strategies for entering new industries or advancing within their current field.
• Offer guidance on job search strategies, interview preparation, and creating impactful resumes and cover letters.
• Older Youth:
  Establish and maintain consistent, close relationships with other youth‑serving community agencies and organizations.
• Older Youth:
  Assist in the development and distribution of educational and informational materials to increase individual, youth, family, and community awareness for youth between ages 18‑24.
• Older Youth:
  Support youth in developing soft skills, such as leadership, time management, self‑respect, communication, and socially acceptable behavior through one‑on‑one discussions, group activities, and pieces of training, workshops, or lessons.

• Conduct skills assessments to help individuals identify current competencies and potential skill gaps to match them with opportunities that promote economic mobility.
• Customize professional development programs to close skill gaps and ensure readiness for current and future job‑market demands.

• Design and deliver workshops, webinars, or training sessions to enhance professional skills, such as communication, leadership, time management, and technical proficiency.
• Collaborate with external training providers or educational institutions to offer targeted learning opportunities for skill enhancement.

• Help individuals map out clear career pathways and connect them with opportunities for growth, including internships, apprenticeships, volunteer work, and entry‑level jobs leading to long‑term career advancement.
• Provide guidance on professional development resources and support individuals through career transitions or upward mobility within organizations.

• Support youth and young adults in identifying career interests and accessing job readiness programs, mentorships, internships, leadership development opportunities, and post‑secondary pathways to promote economic mobility.
• Collaborate with schools, youth…