Tech Equity Collective (TEC) Coach

About TEC Innovate

Tech Equity Collective (TEC) advances energizing pathways into tech for Black+ professionals. The Tech Equity Collective (TEC) Innovate experience empowers aspiring technologists to become leading tech professionals. This immersive, hybrid experience brings together 300+ participants for a unique blend of expert-led sessions, tailored coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities. TEC Innovate leverages the expertise of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) to equip diverse talent with the skills and resources to excel in their career. 

The Opportunity

The TEC Innovate Cohort Coach will learn about and assess the qualities required of successful candidates for top career opportunities across the technology industry and ensure coaching sessions prepare a cohort of highly qualified candidates to apply for high-trajectory jobs within the tech sector. To this end, you have a keen understanding of the success profile sought by companies looking for hires across functions and business units, as well as nurture and guide participants through their development and preparation. 

The ideal candidate has experience with a major tech corporation or VC-backed tech firm, with a strong understanding of recruiting and hiring requirements for technical roles. This position also requires coaches to prepare participants effectively for on-the-job success and advancement. To excel in this role, you should possess excellent interpersonal and motivational skills to initiate strong relationships and build rapport with participants, engaged partners, and MLT staff. The Cohort Coach will play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and wellness across the experience.

This role is a remote, contractor position offered by Management Leadership for Tomorrow and requires in-person attendance at a two-day event in New York, NY on October 28-29. 

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and coach a portfolio of participants through our career management curriculum and the development of and adherence to a tailored career roadmap in tech
• Track, manage, and record coach engagements and participant notes 
• Develop, revise, or deliver content for TEC Innovate virtual and in-person sessions 
• Collaborate with TEC Innovate team to understand the career opportunities available to aspiring tech professionals; identify, educate, and prepare program participants for the best potential opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 7+ years of experience within the tech industry, contributing a strong business or technical foundation to the role.
• Demonstrated understanding of the bar for success in top organizations in the tech industry and how to coach professionals to meet that bar.
• Strong track record of success in coaching and mentoring.
• Demonstrated holistic approach and clear passion for coaching and training aspiring professionals. 
• Experience tracking and reporting data. 
• Background in leading and/or participating in initiatives with organizations with similar missions to MLT and/or TEC Innovate.
• Available for an in-person two-day event in New York, NY on October 28-29 (travel expenses reimbursed). 

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong technical foundation and hands-on experience.
• Deep understanding of technology and its applications, as well as the latest trends in tech.
• Offers specialized coaching expertise tailored to tech professionals.
• Possesses multiple technical and coaching certifications and/or degrees.

What We Offer

Inspiring Work

-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause

-Quickly see measurable impact from your work

-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT

-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice

Community

-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours 

-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)

Professional Development

-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners

-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns

Benefits Package

-Health and dental insurance

-Workplace flexibility

-Paid holidays

-Transit benefits

*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only

About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)

At Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), our purpose is clear: we aim to advance racial equity by elevating economic and career paths for People of Color. Established in 2002, MLT is a national nonprofit committed to closing racial wealth gaps. We believe individuals of Black, Latine, and Native American (BLNA) descent should not only survive, but thrive. Spanning from college to senior-level positions, including C-suite and boards of directors, our comprehensive programs for BLNA talent have impacted over 10,000 people. 

Today, we partner with over 200 notable organizations across a variety of fields including tech, finance, and education. With over two decades of experience in developing and implementing racial equity strategies, MLT provides organizations with a winning DEI playbook, strategies, and tactics. Our Racial Equity at Work Certification Programs set a clear standard and roadmap for companies that are committed to advancing Black and Hispanic Equity in their workplaces. Join us at MLT to reshape the corporate landscape, where your journey propels both personal growth and collective equity in our communities.

Commitment to Diversity

MLT embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from all walks of life. We strongly encourage People of Color (POC), LGBTQIA+ community members, and transgender/non-binary individuals to apply. Our organizational strength thrives on our differences, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic workplace where everyone can flourish. 

COVID Statement 

MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.

Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.