Career Program Specialist - Bay Area

The Career Program Specialist leads Posse’s Career Program in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission of the Career Program is to help Posse Scholars transition from being leaders on campus to become leaders in the workforce. Career Program Specialists focus on three key responsibilities: (1) Developing and leading exciting, career-enhancing programming (e.g. workshops and special events); (2) Collaborating with the Director and development staff to cultivate and manage career partnerships; and (3) Connecting Scholars and alumni to resources that allow them to access a range of career development services, including internship and job search support, skill-building, and ongoing career guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience working with youth strongly preferred
• Experience working in corporate settings is a plus
• Experience managing volunteers a plus
• Experience facilitating workshops preferred
• Event planning experience preferred
• Database management skills strongly desired, i.e., Salesforce
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willing and able to travel
• Graduate degree a plus
• Must be enthusiastic, possess a strong work, etic, be able to work independently and with a team and serve as a positive role model for Posse Scholars
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

To apply please click here.

Open until filled

No phone calls please.