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

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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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Youth Development Instructor

Academic Affairs

SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a psychotherapist, social worker, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) facilitator, or DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) facilitator to plan and implement a youth development curriculum for eighth grade students. 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, skill, 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

Scholar Counselor

Scholar Services

Position Summary & Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Program and Equity Officer, the Scholar Counselor will provide personal, academic, and college guidance to Scholars, from ninth grade through first-year of college. In addition to serving as the primary point of contact for Scholars and their families, the counselor will be responsible for managing the institutional relationships between Oliver Scholars and the academic and college counselors at the partner schools at which her/his students are enrolled. S/he will be proactive, detail oriented, organized, and capable of strategic thinking. S/he must also have a strong sense of purpose and passion for creating access to education for underserved students and be aspirational with regards to their own professional development.

  • New York, NY
  • Full Time

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

Human Resources and Operations Intern

HR & Operations

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

Accounting Intern

Accounting

Reporting to the Sr. Accountant, the Accounting Intern will directly assist Sr. Accountant with a wide range of projects related to accounting projects.

  • New York, NY
  • Seasonal

Humanities Instructor

Academic Affairs

SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a Humanities instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish academically at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. 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

Summary: Oliver Scholars seeks Algebra instructors to plan and implement an Algebra 2 curriculum for eighth grade students. 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, skill, 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

SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

Academic Affairs

Summary: Oliver Scholars seeks a science instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. 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, skill, 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

Chief Development Officer

Development

Organization Mission: Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latinx students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. We provide crucial support for our Scholars so they can realize their full potential and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world.

Position Summary and Reporting: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer is a key member of the leadership team and will work closely and seamlessly under the direction of the CEO with Donors, Program team, and Development team to drive fundraising efforts to support mission impact. At this time, Oliver Scholars seeks a seasoned fundraising professional who can a) serve as a thought partner with our committed senior leadership team; b) create a strategic fundraising program that capitalizes on existing fundraising relationships and opportunities; and, c) serve as a fundraising entrepreneur to attract new donors and sponsors with passion for supporting our promising Black and Latinx students. Succeeding in this environment will require a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit; the ability to employ a hands-on approach to connecting with a broad array of donors, volunteers, and champions; and, a deep commitment to our mission. The Chief Development Officer will collaborate with the organization’s leaders, staff, and board members to integrate an informed and enthusiastic fundraising perspective into all aspects of Oliver Scholars’ programs and operations. The successful applicant should have proven experience as a fundraising generalist, with several years of fundraising management experience in a non-profit organization of similar size and scope.

  • New York, NY
  • Full Time