The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Career Coach at Career Connect Downtown in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Take an active role in the development, continuous improvement and implementation of K-12 career awareness and exploration experiences in alignment with the Michigan Career Development Model
Support the scheduling and volunteer coordination for events and experiences offered through the career development team
Support student use of Xello, an online platform designed to support students in their career exploration and planning journey
Assist students in the Educational Development Plan (EDP) process utilizing the Xello platform
Collaborate with staff across Career Connect in support of K-12 career development experiences.
Assist with data collection and entry utilizing Salesforce, Career Connect's online platform for tracking student experiences and partner engagement.
Establish and maintain connections with local school districts and out-of-school time providers
Facilitate the Discovery Lab experience for students, educators, and families
As part of a project team, help to create new iterations of the Discovery Lab and assist with the creation of customized Discovery Lab activities that integrate into core content
Support schools in promoting and facilitating career-related conversations between students and their families to enhance career awareness and planning.
Exemplify strong social-emotional skills and promote their integration into career development activities.
Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset; identifies areas for improvement on an individual, team and organizational level and can establish next steps
Participate in professional development activities (workshops, meetings, seminars, and organizational memberships)
Stay abreast of the latest trends in career development and incorporate them into planning

Preferred Skills and Education:

A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
2+ years' experience working with students, youth, and/or career development is preferred.

This is an 12-month calendar position in job grade 15 with an annual rate of pay between $49,298 and $69,342.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.