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Summary: Oliver Scholars seeks a math instructor to plan and implement a Trigonometry curriculum for ninth-grade students. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically 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 in defining 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.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Intern will work directly with the Development team to research and cultivate prospect donors, 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 and ultimately learn about educational opportunities for high-achieving Black and Latinx students.

Oliver Scholars seeks a creative, knowledgeable intern to assist with marketing and communications efforts. This position reports to the Senior Communications & Marketing Strategist and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing, branding, and communications for an educational nonprofit organization.

Position and Summary Reporting:  Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions and Placement, the Placement Undergrad Intern must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required.

Summary: Oliver Scholars seeks a current college student to assist in the administration of the Scholar Immersion Program (SIP), catering to middle school students. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring 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 and youth development with an education nonprofit organization.
The administrative assistant will take attendance, call families regarding absenteeism, supervise lunch, obtain materials for teachers, distribute students’ Metro cards, and track academic progress as needed.

Oliver Scholars is currently seeking a college student to fulfill the role of Lead Counselor for the Summer Scholar Immersion Program (SIP), catering to rising eighth and ninth-grade students. In this pivotal position, the Lead Counselor will serve as a liaison between counselors and Co-Head Counselor Supervisors playing a key role in fostering a supportive and enriching environment throughout the summer program. The ideal candidate should possess flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a genuine passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds. Reporting to the Co-Head Counselor Supervisors—the Director of College Bound Initiatives and The Director of Admissions—this opportunity offers a chance to gain valuable experience in scholarship management, youth development, and supervision within an educational nonprofit organization.

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. 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. Reporting to the Co-Head Counselor Supervisors—the Director of Collegebound Initiatives and The Director of Admissions—the Counselor will ensure an environment of community, safety, accountability, discipline, and fun for students. This position is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship, youth development and rare managerial experience with an educational nonprofit organization.

Oliver Scholars seeks a Writing Instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth-grade students. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically 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 in defining 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.

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 in defining 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.

Oliver Scholars seeks a Philosophy instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for ninth-grade students. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically 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 in defining 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.

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. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically 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 in defining 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.

Oliver Scholars seeks a math instructor to plan and implement an Algebra 1 curriculum for eighth-grade students. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically 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 in defining 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.

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.

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.