Current Openings

Marketing + Communications 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Woke Coach® is a consulting firm and coaching practice focused on helping clients deepen their analysis and develop an understanding around issues of racism, bias, and injustice. We help individuals and organizations use their privilege to positively impact the lives of others and build more inclusive, engaging, and diverse work environments.

We are seeking someone to lead Marketing and Communications to support our growing business! This is a remote, work-from-your-home position.

We are seeking a motivated, strategic, antiracist Marketing and Communications lead to support The Woke Coach in its end-to-end marketing and communications strategy for its flagship programs: From Ally To Accomplice (FATA)® for businesses and organizations, and From Ally to Accomplice® – The Community, for individuals.

Qualified applicants are expert, outcome-focused marketers, who possess unflappable adaptability and are able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. This position will require flexibility, including working some occasional evenings and weekends. This role is a fit for someone committed to racial justice, building community, and who wants to support a mission-driven organization.

Please be advised that for this position, we are in search of the absolute perfect fit. Read this listing in its entirety before applying.

Who We Are

At The Woke Coach®, because we believe that racial equity is the defining issue of our time, we help clients move FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE™. Our work lives at the intersection of equity, diversity, inclusion, and education. We believe that real transformation begins with meeting people where they are and having open, honest, and solution-oriented conversations.

Although we are a for-profit business, our mission is to help people become the best, most understanding, empathetic version of themselves one interaction at a time. 

We do this by

• Guiding clients through our signature program — FROM ALLY
  TO ACCOMPLICE® 

• Working with antiracists in our online community -- FROM ALLY
  TO ACCOMPLICE® -- The Community. 

• Partnering with and supporting businesses and organizations on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journeys. 

• Conducting individual and small group coaching sessions. 

• Facilitating public workshops and solution-oriented discussions.

We have a fast-growing group of clients, and it is our goal to work with every individual, business or organization that is ready to complete the work that true antiracist, accompliceship requires.

What We Believe

Our company is called The Woke Coach. To that end we are conscious of racial discrimination in society and other forms of oppression and injustice. It is our mission to help people be better individuals with a deeper understanding of how the legacy of racism and injustice affect us all. 

In order to do this work:

• We offer the truth about the realities of racial injustice — we don’t pull punches.

• No matter how big or small the endeavor, we aspire to greatness at every turn.

• We are always learning and constantly seek opportunities to do so.

• We communicate clearly with each other and with our clients.

• We love our clients (if not, they are not
  our clients).

• We disavow the use of gender insensitive, ableist, or other offensive language and practices.

• Although our subject matter is challenging, we work with a spirit of absolute joy!

The Role

To grow and evolve The Woke Coach, we are seeking someone who will embrace and wholeheartedly support our work with dignity, diligence, and professionalism. 

The key responsibilities of the Marketing and Communications lead will include:

Marketing + Communications

• Grow new leads for both properties by converting site traffic through calls-to-action, landing pages, and lead generation content;

• Build and manage a rich content/editorial calendar that attracts a qualified audience to our channels (including social media, blog posts, emails, etc.);

• Optimize our marketing automation and lead nurturing processes through email, content, and social channels; and

• Develop sales enablement tools to strengthen close rate.

Reporting

• Create and maintain metrics reports on marketing and sales activities, effectiveness, and business impact; and

• Analyze marketing and sales data to develop insights and make recommendations on areas for optimization.

Partnership

• Work with our Community Organizer and Designer to create videos, images, writing, storytelling, trainings, etc.; and

• Performing other duties as required to support the work of the organization as a whole.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• You understand the fundamentals of marketing, the difference between strategy and execution, and deeply believe your job is to help people along their antiracism journey and drive change in the issues of race;

• You know your way around HubSpot in order to generate traffic, convert visitors into leads, and then nurture them (using dynamic workflows) into converted customers;

• You have experience engaging with communities on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn;

• You’re no stranger to running reports and analyzing data;

• You’ve got strong organization and tracking skills. You keep projects moving, pay attention to detail, make sure things don’t slip through the cracks, and meet deadlines; and

• You get that ultimately, marketing is about building connections and relationships. You believe that technology should be in service of marketing, not the other way round.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Desire to learn and love to absorb new information.

• Has the ability to be fully present for our clients, colleagues, and the CEO — even during times of pressure and stress.

• Ability to set goals and develop achievable timelines to complete them.

• Highly developed self-awareness and leadership skills.

• A quiet work environment including: a computer; cell phone; and high-speed internet.

• Excellent analysis with regards to race, gender identity, intersectional feminism, and allyship.

• All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect change in the position requirements to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that this is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, The Woke Coach reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. 

THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF: 

• You are a passionate and unapologetic anti-racist.

• You are hungry to make a difference and impact people’s lives.

• You are willing to hustle when necessary.

• You must be willing to use our systems. We will provide training.

• You must be a super high communicator, not only with clients but with our team. Show up and keep your commitments, communicate consistently with our team.

• You understand that excellence is the standard. Nothing less. 

• You love a challenge and are resourceful when it comes to figuring things out and making them happen.

• You can work alone and don’t need your hand held every step of the way.

• You can work under pressure where you might have three projects with tight deadlines.

• You have exceptional communication skills.

• You are super organized but can move quickly to ensure things get done effectively and efficiently.

• You can handle direct, constructive feedback.

 
THIS POSITION IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE…

• Someone who does not have a strong race analysis.

• Someone who has a lot going on already and doesn’t have the time and focus to dive in.

• Someone who isn't willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (regarding client confidentiality and trade secrets).

• Someone who prefers to be front-facing in the business.

• Someone who wants to be an entrepreneur and run their own business. At The Woke Coach, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to love what you do and be the best at your role, but if you want to run your own company in the near future then we are not for you.

• Someone looking for a 9 to 5, Monday to Friday job. This is not for someone who lives for the weekends and hates Mondays. We’re a mission-driven company who, at the core, is about changing the lives and businesses of our clients. The work schedule is flexible and will be agreed upon by the Founder + CEO and the Marketing and Communications lead. However, sometimes you might have to work late, sometimes you may have to work a Saturday, sometimes you’ll get the afternoon off. If we have a project and work needs to get done, then we’re all in. 

• If this doesn’t sound exciting, then this role is not for you… and that’s ok. 

Compensation: $40 per hour for 20 hours per week. 

If you’ve read through this description and you think this may be the right fit for you, please take action and apply!

Application Instructions

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your materials via email to work@thewokecoach.com. We will begin interviewing potential candidates immediately so we highly recommend applying as soon as possible with the following details:

• Step #1: Take your personality assessment here. 

• Step #2: Take a strengths test here.

• Optional Step #3: the StrengthsFinders assessment here (note there is a $19.99 fee to take this assessment, hence it is not mandatory and will not be held against you if you don’t submit it.).

• Step #4: Respond to this posting with:

  • Your assessment results from step #1 & #2 (required) & #3 (if you are able)

  • Your resume

  • A few paragraphs (no more than five) on why we should work with you.

• Write the phrase “GetWoke–MarCom” in the subject line (so we know you’re paying attention).

The Woke Coach is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in all of its forms — on our team, in our client base, and within our community. More specifically, we honor, value, and respect all types of diversity including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, and ability. We know that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our business stronger. 

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, The Woke Coach will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email work@thewokecoach.com for assistance.