COOP is an alumni-led organization where we bring our authentic selves to work every day. Over 60% of our staff members have been program participants which translates into a workplace that is mission-driven with deep connections to our community. Rooted in the core values that comprise our three pillars of Head, Heart, and Hustle, we approach our work with empathy, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose.
Our teams span across NYC, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. We come together virtually each month to create space for collective learning and professional development, and regionally in-person each month to build connections. We approach our shared mission of overcoming underemployment with resourcefulness and optimism while bringing fun to the challenge.
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Senior Captain, Digital Marketing, Bay Area (Fall 2025)
Job Title: Senior Captain Functional Team: Program Operations Job Type: Part-Time Employee FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Location: Bay Area, California Start Date: July 9, 2025 End Date: December 5, 2025 Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour
Who We Are
COOP is building a diverse movement of upwardly mobile first-generation college grads overcoming underemployment through digital skills and peer connections. We want to reignite our nation’s promise of upward mobility for those who strive to achieve a brighter future for themselves and their families—to ensure the American Dream is a reality for all. We connect un-/underemployed first-gen college graduates to one another—within cohorts and across “generations” of cohorts. By growing their peer professional networks, members of our community achieve upward economic mobility by building the skills and connections they need for the careers they deserve.
Our intervention for underemployed graduates has produced compelling wage outcomes for thousands of first-generation and low-income grads in New York, California, Illinois, and Florida.
Within 12 months of program completion, three-in-four COOP alumni are fully employed.
COOP is an alumni-led organization where we bring our authentic selves to work every day. Over 70% of our staff members have been program participants which translates into a workplace that is mission-driven with deep connections to our community. Rooted in the core values that comprise our three pillars of head, heart, and hustle, we approach our work with empathy, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose.
Our teams span across NYC, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. We come together virtually each month to create space for collective learning and professional development, and regionally in-person each month to build connections. We approach our shared mission of overcoming underemployment with resourcefulness and optimism while bringing fun to the challenge.
Who You Are
COOP Fellowship Alumni
Previously Captained at least once
Mission Driven & Have an Equity Mindset - Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to COOP's mission; brings an equity mindset to work
Collaborative - Views work with a collective mindset; supports others in understanding how we achieve our shared purpose with mutual accountability and shared ownership to achieve our goals
Adaptable - Open to new ideas; responds to, prepares for and embraces change effectively; supports/leads colleagues through change
What You Will Do
Be active and engaged on Slack while fostering an engaging community
Commit to facilitating head, heart, or hustle sessions two nights a week for up to 3 hours (camera is required to be on while giving instruction)
Ensure your pod group completes 95% career readiness portfolio
Proactively problem-solving with co-captains
Attend and participate in paid training sessions
Attend captain meetings and check-ins with your PM
Commitment to four in-person touchpoints throughout the program cycle (this amounts to 1 in-person touchpoint per month)
What We Offer You
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly-motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly-respected organization. Each Captain will be paid as a part-time, hourly COOP employee at a rate of $20.00 per hour.
Residency Policy
All employees must reside within commuting distance (approximately two hours) of a COOP Program site located in the following cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Bay Area, and within the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, NJ or NY.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
COOP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We seek to build a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
