Benefits of Working at Oliver Scholars

Here, YOU define your success. We provide the tools, flexibility, and inclusive culture so that you can become the best version of yourself and help others to do the same. 

  1. Flexible Schedule
  2. Competitive salaries
  3. Generous compensation packages
  4. Employee engagement 
  5. Professional Development

Open Positions

New Perspectives Wanted!  

Daily we challenge and inspire our youth, community, and staff to change the world. Here at Oliver Scholars, we create innovative youth-focused solutions to build a network of change-makers who will ultimately Outdream Outdo Outshine in every endeavor. Join Oliver Scholars and the movement.

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Summer Human Resources and Operations Intern

Human Resources

Position and Summary Reporting:

Reporting to the Operations Manager and COO, the Human Resources & Operations Intern will directly assist the Operations Manager with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding/orientation, employee benefits, and volunteer intern programs. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills she or he may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. He or she will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in a non-profit setting, and be better prepared to work in the arena of human resources and the nonprofit sector. The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the programs, finance, communications, and development staff.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Fund Development Intern

Development

Position and Summary Reporting:  Reporting to the Director of Development, the Intern will work directly with the Development team to research and cultivate supporters, manage the organization’s donor databases, track, and evaluate fundraising efforts, and organize events. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to develop skills in nonprofit development work and ultimately learn about education opportunities for high-achieving Black and Latinx students.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

College Bound Initiatives Intern

College Bound Initiatives

Position and Summary Reporting: Reporting to the Director of College Bound Initiatives, the Intern will work directly with the College Bound team, manage multiple administrative projects, track and input data, and help to organize and plan events, initiatives, and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to develop skills in supporting youth work and ultimately learn about education opportunities for high-achieving Black and Latinx students.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Scholar Services Intern

Scholar Services

Position and Summary Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Program and Equity Officer, the Scholar Services Intern will collaborate directly with the Scholar Services team to manage multiple administrative projects, track and input data, and help to organize and plan events, initiatives, and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to develop skills in supporting youth work and learn about education opportunities for high-achieving Black and Latinx students.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

SIP Counselor – 17 Openings

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks high school seniors and college students 18 years of age or older to provide management support for the Summer SIP (Scholar Immersion Program) for rising eighth and ninth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. SIP equips middle school students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Counselors will coordinate with teachers to support instruction and function as academic and social advisors to middle school students. Under the leadership of the Director of Academic Affairs and classroom teachers, the Counselor will ensure an environment of community, safety, accountability, discipline, and fun for students. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship, youth development, and rare managerial experience with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Science Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks a science instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for ninth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement department to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Pre-Calculus Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks a math instructor to plan and implement a Precalculus curriculum for ninth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Philosophy Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks a Philosophy instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for ninth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Writing & Literature Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks a Writing instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

History Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks History instructors to plan and implement a US History curriculum for eighth grade students and a US History Writing Seminar for ninth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Algebra Instructor

Academic Affairs

Oliver Scholars seeks a math instructor to plan and implement an Algebra 1 curriculum for eighth-grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal