Public Policy Coach
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Job overview
Leland is hiring a Public Policy Coach. Leland is seeking an experienced public policy coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in public policy. This role involves teaching core skills in policy analysis, public administration, legislative advocacy, and nonprofit management. Coaches also support career development, including resume review, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and networking strategy. Ideal candidates have professional experience in public policy and prior coaching or mentoring experience.
Key focus areas include Teach core skills in policy analysis, public administration, legislative advocacy, and nonprofit management, Help students build capabilities through consistent, practical skill building, and Support career development including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy.
Successful candidates bring Professional Experience In Public Policy and Prior Coaching Or Mentoring Experience. Important skills include Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Legislative Advocacy, Nonprofit Management, Resume Review, and Interview Preparation. Preferred (not required): Coaching, Structured Approach, and Breaking Down Complex Topics.
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Full job description
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced public policy coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in public policy. This role includes teaching core skills in policy analysis, public administration, legislative advocacy, and nonprofit management, and helping students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building. Coaches also support the career side of the journey, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy, as well as freelancing for those pursuing independent consulting work in the space. Ideal candidates have professional experience in public policy, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down complex policy and organizational topics. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.
Why Leland?
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The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
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Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
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Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
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We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
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