Continue Your COOP Legacy
The end of program is just the beginning of your COOP journey.
Over 60% of our staff members are alumni. This translates to a workplace that is mission-driven, where we collaborate in the spirit of servant leadership with equal parts head, heart and hustle.
Here are some ways you can pay it forward and stay involved in the community!
A captain is a COOP alumni hired to support our flagship program in a part time capacity. Captains facilitate workshops, support their cohort’s career development, and prepare fellows for key program touch points and the expectations that come with securing an upwardly mobile role with a livable wage.
The captainship is a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose, give back to the COOP community and make a lasting impact on the next class of COOP alumni.
While there are different captain titles, all captains share the same primary focus: supporting their program managers, fostering an inclusive and motivating cohort culture, and ensuring that fellows are career-ready.
Captain Roles
Cohort captain
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Looking to Pay It Forward to the community?
Some expectations of a cohort captain:
Guide and support a small group of fellows, providing regular check-ins and feedback to help them stay on track to fully complete their fellowship
Lead or co-lead sessions each week, actively engaging fellows in content and discussions
Stay active on communication tools, helping create an encouraging, inclusive, and motivating cohort experience
Work closely with co-captains and program leaders to share strategies, solve problems, and support fellow progress
Use program tools to track fellow progress and inform coaching and program improvements
Participate in training sessions and regular check-ins with program managers
Senior captain
Lead your cohort by becoming the a senior captain and take your professional experience to the next level.
Some expectations of a senior captain:
Guide a larger group of fellows supporting career readiness, steady progress, and engagement
Coach cohort captains with regular check-ins, accountability, and development support to strengthen their leadership and facilitation skills
Serve as a primary facilitator for content sessions and co-facilitate additional sessions as needed, bringing expertise and dynamic engagement
Help cultivate a motivating, inclusive, and supportive environment for fellows and captains
Partner with other senior captains and program managers to troubleshoot challenges and share best practices on how to support fellows
Track participant progress, complete surveys, and inform coaching and program improvements
Participate in training sessions and regular check-ins with program managers
Learn more about why our alumni choose to become a captain and how it has impacted their lives and those of their fellows.
Are you ready to pay it forward?
Captains and senior captains are alumni leaders who combine mission-driven passion with empathy, reliability, and collaboration.
We’re looking for alumni who are:
Mission-driven and empathetic: committed to COOP’s mission and willing to mentor others
Reliable and accountable: follow through and take responsibility
Organized and adaptable: balance tasks while adjusting to change
Collaborative and communicative: work well with others and share information clearly
Proactive problem solvers: anticipate challenges and take initiative with a team mindset
Inclusive and detail-oriented: welcome diverse perspectives while maintaining focus and thoroughness
If this sounds like you explore the full role descriptions and apply to be a captain or senior captain today!