Department of Labor YouthBuild Technical Assistance (TA) Coach

**About the Organization** As headquarters for the YouthBuild movement, YouthBuild Global unifies and partners with an expansive network of YouthBuild programs around the world, championing opportunity youth as they achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential. In YouthBuild 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, YouthBuild Global serves as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for the entire YouthBuild movement. For more information about YouthBuild Global and the YouthBuild movement, visit [YouthBuild.org](http://youthbuild.org/). **Job Summary** YouthBuild Global seeks qualified independent contractors to serve as Department of Labor (DOL) YouthBuild Technical Assistance (TA) Coaches. YouthBuild Global is the technical assistance provider for the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) YouthBuild program. Organizations awarded a USDOL YouthBuild grant receive comprehensive support to successfully implement the YouthBuild model. This includes a technical assistance coach that is either a YouthBuild Global staff or an independent consultant with varying subject matter expertise in education, workforce, youth/young adult development, and/or organizational development, etc. Coaches provide individualized technical assistance, training, coaching, and capacity-building support to DOL YouthBuild grantees across the country. Each coach will be assigned a portfolio of YouthBuild programs to provide technical assistance, working directly with program leadership and staff to assess strengths and challenges, develop technical assistance plans, share resources and promising practices, support performance improvement efforts, and help programs implement the YouthBuild model with fidelity. Coaches may provide support through one-on-one coaching, group learning opportunities, virtual meetings, trainings, and on-site visits (as needed). **Essential Duties/Responsibilities** - Serve as a meaningful thought partner with staff members at sites - Assist the grantee in assessing program strengths and challenges - Research and connect grantees to timely and relevant resources (research articles, content on WorkforceGPS, peer activities, promising practices, and success models) - Offer necessary support and encouragement - Provide real-time observation and feedback on elements of work/practice across the program - Support strategy development (long and short-term); and - Catalyze and encourage new thinking, ideas, activities, etc., as appropriate **Other Duties/Responsibilities:** Programmatic: Knowledge and ability to support grantees in the following areas: - Construction and Construction Plus preparation, training, and certification (Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship) - Placement preparation and retention for Postsecondary Education, Registered Apprenticeship, a First Job and/or Career Pathway - Career Pathway preparation and training - Career Pathway credential/certification - Career Pathway Placement in Education and Employment - Partnership development and connection to Registered Apprenticeships, Postsecondary education, employers, and American Job Centers - Case management in best practice youth development, individual and group counseling - Supportive Services for Participants Administrative: - Monthly technical assistance reports - Monthly invoices - Other documentation as required, such as quarterly assessments, trends and promising practices, grantee TA agendas, site visit reports, etc. - Attendance at coach meetings Education & Experience Required - A bachelor's degree or higher - Experience in youth development, workforce development, education, registered apprenticeship, and/or related fields - Strong coaching, training, facil…