Data Scientist Coach (Director+)

About The Role

We are looking for senior leaders in data science roles who have experience within technology companies or tech-adjacent environments, value learning, growth, and community, and are passionate about developing and coaching people in their field.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and Tools
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or via chat in the Mento App in between sessions
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights — helping enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Requirements

• A director, vice president, or other senior data science leader with 20+ years of experience managing data science teams and coaching individuals (coaching certification is a plus but not required)
• Someone who wants to turn their people leadership skills into meaningful coaching skills
• Passionate about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives
• A person who is self-aware, has a high emotional IQ, and cares about creating a safe space for others to risk being vulnerable
• Excited about growing your coaching skills, and you bring a growth mindset to the experience, regardless of how long you have been a coach
• Comfortable working in a constantly-changing startup environment
• Able to dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months

Qualifications

• The ability to give a minimum of three to five hours per week towards Mento regardless of other commitments and how they may change
• Able to work with Mento for a minimum of 24 months in order to build meaningful relationships with our members

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in data science and management
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Passion for coaching and mentoring

Benefits

• Participation in an ICF-certified coach training program
• Continuing Coach Education Units upon successful completion of the training
• Opportunity to grow coaching skills and impact
• Work in a supportive and inclusive community

Pay

This is a contract position in which coaches are paid per hour. On top of a flat hourly rate, we offer select bonuses that incentivize engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform.

Schedule

You must be available to work a minimum of 12+ hours per month for the next 24+ months.