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Posse Boston
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 Boston and will work in close collaboration with a 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 Boston 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
How to Apply:
Please send résumé and cover letter to:
Becky Vogel, Program Director, Posse Boston
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fax: 617-523-4468
45 Franklin Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Deadline for submission of application is April 21, 2014.
no phone calls please
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator acts as a project organizer. S/he is a main support to the Program Director and supports the entire program team. S/he directly supports the dynamic assessment process/recruitment, pre-collegiate training, and the career and campus programs. S/he maintains the student database and networks, organizes volunteers, plans special events, maintains other critical databases and files, keeps calendars and schedules, makes travel plans, coordinates major mailings, and manages phone calls. The Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing special project logistics including the awards ceremony, pre-collegiate writing program, the summer Posse Olympics, and retreats. S/he reports to the Program Director.
Qualities/Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree required
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Experience with youth is a plus
- Ability to work well with college students
- Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Event management experience a plus
- Proficiency required in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, internet and email
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and MS Access a plus
- Knowledge of design software
- Bilingual a plus
- Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values
How to Apply:
Please send résumé and cover letter to:
Julia Ryan, Assistant to the Director, Posse Boston
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fax: 617-523-4468
45 Franklin Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Deadline for submission of application is May 5, 2014.
no phone calls please
Posse Chicago
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 Chicago and will work in close collaboration with a 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 Chicago 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
How to Apply:
Please send résumé and cover letter to:
Jessica Harless, Program Director, Posse Chicago
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Deadline for submission of application is April 21, 2014.
no phone calls please
Posse Los Angeles
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 a 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
How to Apply:
Please send résumé and cover letter to:
Eric Lane, Program Director, Posse Los Angeles
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515 S. Figueroa St. Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Fax: 213-622-0978
Deadline for submission of application is April 23, 2014.
no phone calls please
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