The Posse Foundation

Posse Boston Openings

Development Officer

The development officer supports Posse Boston individual, corporate and foundation giving. S/he is responsible for working with the site director and Posse’s national development team to meet the annual revenue goals and reach higher revenue goals each year. The development officer is responsible for grant reports and writing proposals with accompanying budgets, conducting prospect research, drafting thank you letters and other donor correspondence, planning events, soliciting corporate donations for events, managing development communications with the site director, gift entry, monthly financial reporting, and supporting the work of the rest of the development staff, locally and nationally. S/he also represents the program to board members, donors and various other constituent groups. The development officer reports to the director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write and submit foundation and corporate proposals, reports and letters in a timely manner. Track all proposal and report deadlines.
• Maintain communication with all organizational donors (particularly foundation and corporate donors and prospects).
• Work with director to identify and research prospects.
• Track prospective donor contacts and set up prospect meetings. Assist Director with prospect meeting strategies.
• Maintain all administrative development activities and maintain donor files, including electronic files through Raiser’s Edge Database.
• Organize and implement several annual donor mailings.
• Help facilitate communication and follow up with the Boston Advisory Board.
• Manage logistics for development special events.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, innovative, hard working and thrives in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will have these qualities/qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Three plus years of work experience in development or related field
• Motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to multi-task, manage concurrent processes/projects, and focus on the small but important details in all projects while keeping the bigger picture in mind
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including grant writing
• Excellent office and computer skills. Proficient in Word, Excel and experience working with a fundraising database
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
In your cover letter, please share in detail how Posse’s mission and goals intersect with your previous work experience. In addition, please share your thoughts on the importance of diversity within a higher educational setting.

Please send your résumé and cover letter to:

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or via fax to (617) 523-4468.
Application deadline: February 27, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
no phone calls

Posse Los Angeles Openings

Trainer

Posse strives to cultivate a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, positive attitude, respect for team members and their ideas, and an undeniable passion for the mission of the Foundation. It is essential that all team members embrace, support and advance these vital principles. These principles are crucial to the success of the organization and our team as they have a significant and direct effect on our working environment and, most importantly, on the Posse Scholars and the partner institutions with whom we work closely.
The role of the Posse trainer is to help recruit, train, support, encourage and maintain contact with Posse Scholars. The Posse trainer works with Scholars beginning in their senior year of high school and continuing to their graduation from the partner college or university. The Posse trainer works with Scholars both on an individual basis and in groups. The Posse Trainer reports to the Program Director of Posse Los Angeles and will work in close collaboration with another partner Trainer.

• Raise awareness of Posse program at high schools and community-based organizations through personal contact with college counselors, principals, program directors and other staff
• Assist in recruitment of students for the Posse program
• Serve as a resource for candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Help organize and deliver recruitment, assessment and selection activities
• Select Posse Scholars, in collaboration with partner college and university officials
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate workshops, summer retreats, and other activities for up to three Posses during the eight-month, pre-college training program
• Assist writing coaches in planning, implementation and assessment of writing program
• Develop and maintain relationships with Posse Scholars at up to three partner colleges and universities through regular campus visits, telephone calls, email and other correspondence
• Develop and maintain relationships with Posse Mentors at up to three partner colleges and universities, participate in Mentor training, communicate regularly with Mentors by phone and email throughout academic year
• Assist with designing and producing newsletters, publications, and programming materials.
• Maintain relationships with staff, administrators and faculty at partner colleges and universities
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate annual Posse Plus Retreats at partner colleges and universities
• Plan and attend graduation ceremonies at partner colleges and universities

Qualities/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with youth; facilitation experience; counseling experience; and two years previous work experience desired
• Experience working one-on-one with high school and college aged students
• Excellent demonstrated skills in writing, communication, presentation and time management
• Ability to organize, manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to relate to and interact with high-school and college-aged participants from diverse backgrounds
• Must be enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and serve as a positive role model for Posse Scholars and staff
• Knowledge of Los Angeles public high schools
• Willing and able to travel throughout year (current driver’s license strongly preferred)
• Computer skills (MS Word and Excel, internet research, email, etc.)
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Cover letter:
In your cover letter, please share in detail how Posse’s mission and goals intersect with your previous work experience. In addition, please share your thoughts on the importance of diversity within a higher educational setting.

Please send your résumé and cover letter to:

Lester Alemán
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The Posse Foundation, Inc.
515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Application deadline: February 27, 2012.
no phone calls

Posse National Openings (New York, NY)

Posse Data Entry Temps

Part-time data entry temps will assist with data entry starting immediately. This work will support Posse’s research efforts and statistical analysis. Applicants ought to possess strong attention to detail and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Selected applicants will work on-site for approximately 20 to 30 hours each week.

Pay: $12/hour

To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to:

Alba Rodriguez, Posse Institute Director
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or via fax to (212) 405-1697.
Application deadline: February 24, 2012.
no phone calls

The Posse Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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