Catalyst Pilot Coach

About The Organization

As headquarters for the Youth Build movement, Youth Build Global unifies and partners with an expansive network of Youth Build programs around the world, championing opportunity youth as they achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential. In Youth Build programs, young people who are out of school and out of work reclaim their education, gain job skills and credentials, and become leaders in their communities.

From training, technical assistance, capacity building, and innovative program enhancements to leadership development, financial stability, and narrative change and public policy, Youth Build Global serves as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for the entire Youth Build movement.

The Youth Build Model coach provides results-driven, high quality technical assistance and coaching for a focused portfolio of Youth Build programs piloting career pathways in Energy Infrastructure and Manufacturing. The Catalyst Pilot, new in 2026, will ensure graduates don't just secure jobs—they advance in careers with stability, growth potential, and resilience against automation. Reporting to the Senior Director of Network Engagement & Program Success and supporting the Chief Program Officer for projects related to Catalyst Pilot and other Youth Build Global Affiliated Network sites, the Coach will support the implementation of the Youth Build model and enhance network engagement by connecting with and learning from affiliates to create learning materials and trainings related to the needs of Youth Build program staff.

The coach will effectively implement the Youth Build Global TA Framework elements of Relational Trust & Care, High Expectations with Strong Support, Responsive & Data‑Informed Coaching, Intentional Planning & Practical Support, and Consistency and Follow‑Through. The role will be centered on promoting positive youth development, increasing a shared sense of community among affiliates, and ensuring the local programs in the Coach's portfolio are meeting network performance standards, essential components, and the specific performance targets of the Catalyst Pilot.

• Effectively implement the Youth Build Technical Assistance & Coaching framework to ensure core elements of
  1) Relational Trust & Care,
  2) High Expectations with Strong Support,
  3) Responsive & Data–Informed Coaching,
  4) Intentional Planning & Practical Support, and
  5) Consistency and Follow‑Through are met.
• Establish regular, consistent communication with 20‑25 Youth Build programs to cultivate a collegial relationship that helps ensure programs meet their performance goals.
• Connect local program staff to resources, trainings, or content experts to facilitate greater network impact and outcomes for Youth Build participants.
• Conduct virtual and in‑person site visits to assess and support program implementation and provide recommendations for program enhancement.
• Serve as the main point of contact at Youth Build Global for Catalyst Pilot affiliates in portfolio.
• Ensure all programs in portfolio are in good standing with the affiliated Network. Provide support and guidance to ensure affiliates in portfolio remain in good standing, practicing all essential components, and achieving performance targets.
• Consistently and accurately document interactions with the programs in the portfolio utilizing a Salesforce platform.

• Collaborate with staff at Youth Build affiliates as they engage with national and local employer partners including preparing staff and young people, hosting meetings, monitoring engagement activities, tracking and reporting data, and providing technical assistance to Youth Build affiliates.
• Coordinate with Youth Build Global team to create, refine, and share tools and resources (e.g. guides, training materials, fundraising materials, etc.) related to Youth Build partnerships.
• Manage tools and systems for gathering student placements/opportunities; improve tools/trackers as needed; review and report results.
• Engage with Youth Build program staff to compile and analyze program data to identify overall trends in…