The Posse Foundation

Posse Chicago Openings

Trainer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Salary commensurate with experience.

Cover Letter

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

To Apply: Please fax your résumé and cover letter to:

Thomas Witherspoon, Program Director, Posse Chicago
(312) 566-9796
Application deadline: Friday, July 30, 2010 at 6:00pm.
no phone calls please. Application materials MUST be faxed.

Posse New York Openings

Director

The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth focused mission of the program, manage the financial operations of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work in conjunction with the national development office to support funding initiatives in New York, work closely with a local advisory board, and to recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations. Posse New York is the largest and oldest of seven sites operated by The Posse Foundation. 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 one of two Regional Vice Presidents.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• Strong and inspiring leader
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Decisive
• Self-motivated
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of university structure and policy
• Knowledge of NYC public schools
• Knowledge of higher education and educational access issues
• Willing to travel
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Salary commensurate with experience.

Cover Letter

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

To Apply: Please send résumé and covers letter via e-mail to:

Cheryl Tse
Assistant to the Regional Vice Presidents

Deadline for submission of application is August, 20 2010.

No phone calls please.

Program Director

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 which we work closely.

The primary responsibilities of the Program Director in New York are to oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six (6) university partners. The Program Director is responsible for managing a staff of up to four (4) trainers and one program coordinator. S/he will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all program operations for his/her team. These include: maintaining a network of school and community based organizations, overseeing the pre-collegiate training program, overseeing the on-campus program, communicating and working closely with the career program, organizing and attending summer and on-campus retreats, scheduling program activities and maintaining relationships with university partner administrators and staff. The Program Director will also oversee student academic performance and retention and provide regular reports about program outcomes to his/her team. S/he will also insure trainer development and effectiveness. The Program Director will work closely with the Director of the site to insure that his/her program is operating in the most effective way possible. The Program Director will support the Director of the site in maintaining university relations with his/her assigned university partners through campus visits and regular communication. The Program Director must be detail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, a great communicator, hard working, and a strong role model. The Program Director reports directly to Director of the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required
• Masters Degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in youth development/training programs
• Minimum 2-3 years of management experience
• Self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Facilitation Skills
• Decisive
• Good writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of New York schools
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Willing to travel frequently
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Salary commensurate with experience.

Cover Letter

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

To Apply: Please send your résumé and cover letter via email to:

Ellen Adnopoz, Assistant to the Director

Application deadline: Monday, July 26, 2010.
no phone calls please

Other ways you can help

Make a Donation

Thanks to its first-rate fiscal and fundraising management, The Posse Foundation has earned the prestigious four-star “exceptional” rating for five consecutive years from Charity Navigator. Donate

Become a Partner

Posse Scholars and Alumni worldwide are making a tremendous impact on campus, in their communities, and in the workforce. Learn more about how you can share in the Posse experience:

• University Partners
• Career Partners

How are Scholars Nominated?

Know an amazing student? We want to know them, too. Learn About the Nomination Process

Work for Posse

Posse is always looking for the best talent to join our mission. If you're interested in working with us: View Our Open Positions