Trainer - Arts + Puerto Rico Programs

About The Posse Foundation:

The Posse Foundation is a nationally recognized youth leadership development and college access program that identifies, recruits, and trains diverse teams—Posses—of public high school students and sends them to top colleges and universities. To date, more than 13,000 Posse Scholars have been accepted into top-tier institutions of higher education throughout the country. Since 1989, over $2 billion in full-tuition leadership scholarships have been awarded from Posse’s college and university partners and Posse Scholars have been agents of positive change on their campuses.

Posse’s unique and carefully structured, three-month selection process identifies candidates using criteria beyond academic achievement, including leadership talent, desire to succeed and ability to work constructively with people from diverse backgrounds. Posse’s high school through college programming makes it one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in the nation.

Job Description:

The role of the Posse trainer is to help recruit, train, and support Posse Scholars. During recruitment, trainers assist with outreach to high schools and community-based organizations. Trainers also interview candidates and guide them through the college application process. Once the Posse Scholars are selected, trainers work closely with them beginning in their senior year of high school and continuing to their graduation from college. In Pre-Collegiate Training, trainers facilitate weekly workshops for Posse Scholars that focus on leadership, cross-cultural communication, team-building, and academic excellence. To support the Campus Program, trainers will schedule four visits to partner campuses annually to meet with Posse Scholars individually and as a group. Trainers track Scholars academic progress and help develop strategies to address any potential retention issues. Additionally, trainers work closely with Posse mentors (usually college faculty/staff members) to ensure that Posse Scholars on campus receive the support they need. The trainer will report to the Program Director, Posse Arts Program work in close collaboration with other staff.

This position is based in New York City and requires travel.

Qualities/Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree required  
• Experience working with youth; facilitation experience; counseling experience; and two years previous work experience desired 
• Experience facilitating in a virtual space a plus 
• Experience working one-on-one with high school and college aged students 
• Knowledge and understanding of arts college admission landscape a plus 
• 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 public high school transcript data is a plus 
• Bilingual a plus; strong preference for Spanish fluency 
• For Puerto Rico- Spanish language proficiency is required
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Salesforce a plus 
• Willing and able to travel throughout year (current drivers license strongly preferred) 
• Computer skills (MS Word and Excel, internet research, email, etc.) 
• Demonstrated belief in Posse's mission and values 

Posse is proud to offer competitive benefits to its employees. Some of Posse’s benefits include:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and life insurance plan for employee
• Paid parental leave
• 403(B) plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid time off policy