Trainer, vPosse

Posse National / New York — New York, NY 10005 Overview Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

The role of the Posse Virtual 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 virtual 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 a year to meet with Posse Scholars individually and as a group.

Some visits may be virtual and others may be in person. 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. Trainers report to the Director of the vPosse Programs work in close collaboration with co‑trainers.

This is a remote position with some travel required, and is open to individuals in the New York City Metro Area (including New Jersey and Connecticut), California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, and the Washington D.C. Metro Area (including Maryland and Virginia).

• Bachelor’s 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
• 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
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
• 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