New Moms
About New Moms
At New Moms, we’re on a mission to empower young moms and their families to thrive and build brighter futures. Through innovative housing, job training, and family support programs, we serve hundreds of families each year across Chicagoland.
Position Summary The Employment Engagement Coach is a key connector between New Moms participants and the employment community. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong employer partnerships, matching participants to quality jobs, and providing retention and advancement coaching to support long-term career success. The Employment Engagement Coach is an important contributor to organizational culture, service excellence, and program impact—approaching the work with a systems-thinking mindset to create efficiencies and deepen partnerships that support workflow. This position establishes an environment of trust, respect, and collaboration, and will champion all New Moms values.
Location:
Bright Endeavors in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood
Schedule:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Starting Salary:
$48,000 - $50,000
What a Day Might Look Like You start your day at Bright Endeavors, checking in with program coaches about participants ready for job placement. Mid-morning, you visit a local employer to discuss their upcoming hiring needs and share updates about participant successes. After lunch, you coach a participant through interview prep and review her resume, celebrating her confidence and growth. Later in the day, you update employer records, confirm next week’s career outing, and follow up with a participant who just completed her first 30 days on the job—reminding her that you’re in her corner every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain employer partnerships to create quality job opportunities, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with business needs.
Coach participants through every phase of job readiness, placement, and retention, helping them identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve lasting employment.
Match participants to open positions and support job search activities, including resumes, interviews, and follow-up.
Provide retention and advancement support, staying connected post-placement to promote long-term success.
Track data and outcomes for employer engagement, job placements, and participant progress in compliance with program and funder requirements.
Collaborate across Workforce Development, Job Training, and social enterprise teams to ensure coordinated services and shared success.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are
A relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with both participants and employers to create win-win opportunities.
A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and adapts to changing workforce trends.
Empathetic and trauma-informed, able to balance encouragement with accountability.
A self-starter who is organized, proactive, and able to work independently in the community.
A flexible problem-solver who can pivot priorities, think creatively, and navigate challenges with professionalism and positivity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; OR High School Diploma/Equivalent + 5 years of related experience required
Experience in workforce development, employment services, or case management preferred
Knowledge of local labor markets, industry trends, and employer engagement best practices
Strong communication and networking skills, with a customer-service mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with database or case management systems preferred
Collaborative, adaptable, and organized, with strong follow-through
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance
Access to a reliable vehicle for regular local travel to employer sites
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
Work Environment Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours, walk stairs, and lift up to 30–40 lbs (or perform with reasonable accommodation). Work environments may vary.
Benefits & Perks We care about the well-being of our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance with generous employer contribution
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance – 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and resources
Generous paid time off, as well as 15 paid holidays and half days on Fridays during the summer
403b retirement plan with employer match
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Professional development stipends and support
Discounts on Bright Endeavors products
Free spiritual direction services
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Position Summary The Employment Engagement Coach is a key connector between New Moms participants and the employment community. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong employer partnerships, matching participants to quality jobs, and providing retention and advancement coaching to support long-term career success. The Employment Engagement Coach is an important contributor to organizational culture, service excellence, and program impact—approaching the work with a systems-thinking mindset to create efficiencies and deepen partnerships that support workflow. This position establishes an environment of trust, respect, and collaboration, and will champion all New Moms values.
Location:
Bright Endeavors in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood
Schedule:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Starting Salary:
$48,000 - $50,000
What a Day Might Look Like You start your day at Bright Endeavors, checking in with program coaches about participants ready for job placement. Mid-morning, you visit a local employer to discuss their upcoming hiring needs and share updates about participant successes. After lunch, you coach a participant through interview prep and review her resume, celebrating her confidence and growth. Later in the day, you update employer records, confirm next week’s career outing, and follow up with a participant who just completed her first 30 days on the job—reminding her that you’re in her corner every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain employer partnerships to create quality job opportunities, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with business needs.
Coach participants through every phase of job readiness, placement, and retention, helping them identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve lasting employment.
Match participants to open positions and support job search activities, including resumes, interviews, and follow-up.
Provide retention and advancement support, staying connected post-placement to promote long-term success.
Track data and outcomes for employer engagement, job placements, and participant progress in compliance with program and funder requirements.
Collaborate across Workforce Development, Job Training, and social enterprise teams to ensure coordinated services and shared success.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are
A relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with both participants and employers to create win-win opportunities.
A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and adapts to changing workforce trends.
Empathetic and trauma-informed, able to balance encouragement with accountability.
A self-starter who is organized, proactive, and able to work independently in the community.
A flexible problem-solver who can pivot priorities, think creatively, and navigate challenges with professionalism and positivity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; OR High School Diploma/Equivalent + 5 years of related experience required
Experience in workforce development, employment services, or case management preferred
Knowledge of local labor markets, industry trends, and employer engagement best practices
Strong communication and networking skills, with a customer-service mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with database or case management systems preferred
Collaborative, adaptable, and organized, with strong follow-through
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance
Access to a reliable vehicle for regular local travel to employer sites
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
Work Environment Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours, walk stairs, and lift up to 30–40 lbs (or perform with reasonable accommodation). Work environments may vary.
Benefits & Perks We care about the well-being of our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance with generous employer contribution
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance – 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and resources
Generous paid time off, as well as 15 paid holidays and half days on Fridays during the summer
403b retirement plan with employer match
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Professional development stipends and support
Discounts on Bright Endeavors products
Free spiritual direction services
#J-18808-Ljbffr