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Public Service & Administration Coach

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United StatesRemote
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Job overview

Polymer is hiring a Public Service & Administration Coach. Leland is seeking an experienced public service and administration coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in government and public service. This role involves teaching core skills, supporting career development through resume review and interview prep, and helping students build capabilities. The ideal candidate has professional experience in public service or administration, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a structured approach to complex topics.

Key focus areas include Teach core public service, policy analysis, government relations, nonprofit and volunteer management skills, Help students build capabilities through consistent, practical skill‑building activities, and Provide career support including resume review, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and networking strategy.

Successful candidates bring Professional Experience In Public Service Or Administration and Prior Coaching Or Mentoring Experience. Preferred (not required): Public Service, Policy Analysis, Government Relations, and Nonprofit Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Public ServicePolicy AnalysisGovernment RelationsNonprofit ManagementVolunteer ManagementResume ReviewInterview PreparationSalary NegotiationNetworking StrategyCoachingStructured Approach

Qualifications

Professional Experience in Public Service or AdministrationPrior Coaching or Mentoring Experience

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 service and administration coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in government and public service. This role includes teaching core skills in public service, policy analysis, government relations, nonprofit management, and volunteer 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 to help students land the right role and grow their professional network. Ideal candidates have professional experience in public service or administration, 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?

  • The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

  • Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

  • Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

  • 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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