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 an…