Posse Scholar Trainer & Program Facilitator

The Posse Foundation Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Posse Foundation Inc. in Chicago seeks a Posse Trainer to recruit, train, and support Posse Scholars. You will outreach to high schools and community-based organizations, interview candidates, and guide them through the college application process.

Once selected, you will work with Scholars from their senior year through college, leading weekly pre-collegiate workshops on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and academic excellence, and travel to partner universities to meet Scholars.

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 area public high schools is 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 Posses mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Recruit Posse Scholars by engaging with high schools and community groups.
• Interview candidates and guide them through college applications.
• Facilitate weekly pre-collegiate training workshops.
• Support Scholars from senior year through college graduation.
• Coordinate travel to partner universities four times per year.
• Collaborate with Posse mentors and site program staff.

Skills

Outreach

Interviewing

Mentoring

Public Speaking

Program Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Posse Foundation Inc. in Chicago seeks a Posse Trainer to recruit, train, and support Posse Scholars. You will outreach to high schools and community-based organizations, interview candidates, and guide them through the college application process.

Once selected, you will work with Scholars from their senior year through college, leading weekly pre-collegiate workshops on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and academic excellence, and travel to partner universities to meet Scholars.