Trainer

Company Description The Posse Foundation is a national college access and leadership development organization founded in 1989, inspired by the idea that students thrive in college when supported by a strong peer group. The Foundation identifies public high school students with exceptional academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional admissions processes and helps them pursue excellence through placement in supportive, multicultural teams of 10 students, known as Posses. Partner colleges and universities provide Posse Scholars with full-tuition leadership scholarships, creating pathways to graduation and long-term success. Posse operates program offices in major U.S. cities, including New York, and recruits students from more than 20 cities as well as nationwide through the Posse Veterans Program, expanding access to higher education for diverse communities.Role Description The Trainer role is a full-time, hybrid position based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with a blend of in-office and work-from-home responsibilities. The Trainer designs and facilitates interactive workshops and training sessions for Posse Scholars, partner school communities, and other stakeholders, focusing on college readiness, leadership development, and multicultural team-building. Day-to-day tasks include developing curriculum and training materials, delivering group sessions, supporting participants through coaching and feedback, and tracking progress to ensure program goals are met. The Trainer collaborates closely with program staff to align training content with Posse’s mission, coordinates logistics for sessions and events, and contributes to continuous improvement of training approaches based on evaluation data and participant input. The role also involves building positive relationships with students, families, and institutional partners, and occasionally representing Posse at outreach events or meetings.Qualifications Experience in training, teaching, facilitation, or youth development, with the ability to lead engaging group sessions and adapt to diverse learning styles.Skills in curriculum development, workshop design, and educational program planning to create structured, impactful training content.Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and partner institutions.Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple sessions, events, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.Comfort with hybrid work, including proficiency with video conferencing platforms, presentation tools, and basic office software.Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and multicultural teamwork; experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities is highly beneficial.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, social sciences, youth development, or a related field preferred.Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends for trainings and events, as needed.Ability to travel and posses a drivers license Spanish fluency required.