Posse is always looking for the best talent to join our team. We are a growing organization located in eight cities with career opportunities for highly qualified and experienced individuals who believe in what we do. Please visit this page to check if we’ve posted new job opportunities. Posse also lists jobs on Idealist, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and other higher education career postings. There are currently no jobs posted. Please check back often as we will post them on this page.
Posse D.C. Openings
Assistant to the Director
This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in nonprofit administration and fundraising. The primary responsibilities of the position are to directly support all aspects of the site director’s daily duties including general office management, organizing calendar and travel, generating reports, managing petty cash, event planning, working with donors and various other constituent groups, and assisting with major projects and program operations. The assistant also works to support the site’s fundraising operations. Those responsibilities include database management, event coordination and logistical support, mailings, research, grant writing and other general development administrative duties. The assistant reports to the site director.
Qualities/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Database management and administrative background required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, database management, internet research, e-mail and basic computer skills are required
- Knowledge of Access, InDesign, and Raiser’s Edge software a plus
- Excellent demonstrated skills in writing, communication and time management
- Ability to organize, manage and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Superb interpersonal relationship skills with many different constituents
- Self-motivated, hardworking, independent and enthusiastic
- Deadline and detail oriented
- At least one year professional experience preferred
- Bi-lingual a plus
- 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:
Andres Maldonado, Program Coordinator, Posse D.C.
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The Posse Foundation
1319 F Street, NW, Suite 604
Washington, DC 20004
Attn: Andres Maldonado
Application deadline: Thursday, May 17, 2012.
No phone calls please.
Posse Houston Openings
Director
The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth focused mission of the program, raise the annual site budget, manage the financial operations of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work closely with a local advisory board, and to recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations. Posse Houston is a start-up site. The Director must be ready to oversee an expanding program – which will grow to accommodate a growing staff, more students and up to six university partners. The Director must be highly motivated, organized, enthusiastic, willing to travel, a great communicator, hard working, and a strong role model. The Director reports to a Regional Vice President.
Qualities/Qualifications:
- Graduate degree preferred
- 5+ years management experience required
- Strong corporate, foundation, and individual fund raising experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Decisive
- Self-motivated
- Strong and inspiring leader
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of university structure and policy
- Knowledge of Houston public high schools
- Knowledge of higher education and educational access
- Willing to travel
- 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:
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The Posse Foundation
14 Wall Street, 8A-60
New York, NY 10005
Att: Lucia Mattox
Application deadline: May 23, 2012
No phone calls please. This is a re-posting. New submissions only, please.
Posse National (New York, NY) Openings
National Training Specialist
The National Training Specialist works in the national office as part of the team responsible for training and evaluating Posse program staff to ensure the quality and consistency of the national Posse Program. The position reports to the Director of Training and Evaluation and works closely with a team of National Training Specialists. Ideal candidates for this position learn fast, demonstrate creative problem solving ability and are interested in working with issues involving higher education and diversity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate local and national staff trainings
- Evaluate, give feedback and coach Posse staff members
- Develop program curriculum for high school and college age groups
- Assist with the replication of the Posse program in expansion cities
- Write and revise program manuals
- Design and facilitate retreats that address issues of diversity for Posse partner colleges and universities
- Travel to Posse sites and partner universities to model the Posse Program and train Posse staff
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualities/Qualifications:
- Experience facilitating small and large groups
- Experience designing workshops for small and/or large groups
- Excellent writer
- Experience coaching individuals and/or teams to succeed
- Experience working with high school and/or college age students
- Can work well independently or in teams
- Strong time management, organization and multi-tasking skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Graduate degree a plus
- Experience designing evaluations a plus
- 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:
Mavi Villar, Receptionist
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The Posse Foundation
14 Wall Street, Suite 8A-60
New York, NY 10005
Attn: Maxi Villar
Application deadline: May 23, 2012
No phone calls please.
The Posse Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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