Substitute Leadership Coach
Braven
Substitute Leadership Coach
Braven
Non-profit career-readiness program for underrepresented students
Braven · United States (Remote) · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-02
Workplace: remote
Department: External Affairs
Job Title: Part-Time Substitute Leadership Coach
Team: Volunteer Team (External Affairs)
Location: Remote from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, and NJ
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Start Date: Immediate start through December 18, 2026, aligned with fall semester cycle
End Date: December 18, 2026
Duration: Seasonal from August 2026 - December 2026 (Potential option to continue January 2027 - May 2027)
Hours: 6 hours per week, dependent on substitute openings, with the majority of hours worked after business hours, Monday through Friday
Hourly Rate: $25/hr
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.
We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.
Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring part-time Substitute Leadership Coaches (LCs) to facilitate Braven's Accelerator Learning Labs (Braven’s accredited course) when there are LC absences. A Substitute LC will lead a two-hour virtual class for a cohort of 5-8 Fellows (college students) using an established curriculum. In this role, you will gain experience in teaching and facilitation while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of college students.
Training will be provided.
This role is on the Volunteer Team within the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Associate Director, Volunteer Operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
Availability
You must be consistently available during at least three of the following times per week to facilitate virtual Learning Labs, including our highest-need times. The highest-need times are below in bold. Our fall semester runs from roughly mid-August to mid-December. When possible, we will develop an on-call schedule for substitute opportunities one week in advance.
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
Location
This is a remote position, and the person must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, and NJ
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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Braven is a non-profit that partners with colleges, employers, and funders to help underrepresented and first-generation students move from college to strong first jobs. It delivers career readiness through the Braven Accelerator, a semester-long, credit-bearing course with online modules and in-person learning labs. Fellows work in cohorts on real-world challenges and receive coaching from volunteer professionals, plus Leadership Coaches who guide groups and develop their own management skills; after the accelerator, they gain ongoing alumni support, mentoring, and access to internships and jobs. Braven collaborates with public universities and offers BravenX, a fully virtual option with stipends, aiming to broaden networks, build skills, and reduce underemployment to promote education equity.
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