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

POSITION: LIFT Staff Coach (Part Time; Finance, Education, Employment & Well-Being) 
LOCATION: Chicago
REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Coaching
TIME COMMITMENT: 25 hours/week
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
HOURLY RATE $22/hour

 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 Staff 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 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 up to 2 days/week in the office to meet with members and colleagues, and to participate in events. Must be able to meet in person on Wednesday’s weekly

How We LIFT

LIFT is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty by investing in parents. Through direct work with families, engaging technical assistance partnerships, and by advocating for policies that drive systemic change, we’re fighting poverty by lifting two generations at once.
 
Our team culture is rooted in deep respect for the parents we partner with and for each other. We’re looking for dedicated team members who share our vision that, 25 years from now, LIFT is no longer needed because we have helped build a social service system grounded in Hope, Money, and Love, where all families can thrive. We’re guided by mission- and strategy-aligned leadership grounded in kindness, curiosity, relationships, and a commitment to equity. Explore our benefits and what it’s like to work at LIFT below –or download our Benefits & Culture Overview to learn more.

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 Staff 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 STAFF 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
• You are committed to LIFT’s mission and demonstrate LIFT’s values: We let brilliance shine; We root change in learning; We build deep relationships; We strive for social justice; We create thriving environments.

LIFT’S COMPETENCIES

All LIFT employees embrace and demonstrate our organization-wide core competencies:

• Communication: You share information with relevant parties in a clear and timely manner; effectively engage with and present to others; and write and verbally communicate in a manner that conveys understanding of relevant information and issues.
• Accountability: You take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with appropriate levels of oversight. You receive feedback in a constructive manner.
• Inclusiveness: You help create a work environment that appreciates diversity and encourages equity by treating others with respect, listening to, and demonstrating appreciation for others’ perspectives, and using culturally sensitive language.
• Teamwork: You work effectively with others throughout the organization and promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Results-orientation: You focus on results and desired outcomes, keeping team and organizational goals in mind. You use sound planning to achieve goals and get the job done.
• Problem-solving: You take the initiative to solve problems. You exhibit resourcefulness, innovation, and adaptability to new situations.

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.