Post-Secondary Trainer (Options Institute)

Goddard Riverside Community Center • New York, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Options Center supports New Yorkers to enroll in and complete college by counseling teens and adults and training school and community professionals. Options has supported young people to enroll in college since 1985, professionals to support others since 2005, and college students to persist in college since 2012. Options currently serves over 2,000 people a year. The Trainer / Project Manager supports the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of Options Institute trainings. This role is responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development workshops, managing key training logistics and data, maintaining up-to-date curricula and materials, and counseling a small caseload of students on college access. The position combines facilitation, evaluation, and project management to ensure trainings are effective, well-organized, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous training or facilitation experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications, including virtual meeting and data-tracking tools

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience counseling students on college access and success or working in college admissions preferred
• Experience with low-income or underrepresented students preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective group facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, particularly in NYC and NYS
• Familiarity with college admissions, financial aid, and postsecondary pathways
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual full-day and half-day workshops for high school counselors, college advisors, community-based organization (CBO) staff, volunteers, and students
• Support the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of workshop curricula, slide decks, handouts, and facilitator guides
• Maintain accurate training records, including attendance tracking for all workshops and events
• Administer, collect, and manage pre- and post-workshop evaluations; support basic analysis and reporting of training outcomes
• Assist with training-related project management, including timelines, deliverables, coordination with internal staff, and participant follow-up
• Prepare and organize training materials and resources for in-person and virtual delivery
• Follow up with training participants regarding evaluations, resources, and promised deliverables
• Participate in data review and reflection meetings to support continuous improvement of training content and delivery
• Counsel a small caseload (10 or fewer) of high school students on college access and application processes
• Prepare and deliver presentations at state and national conferences
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level