LeadAmerica is always looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff members to join our exceptional team. If you’ve got what it takes and want to spend your time with some of our nation’s brightest and most talented young people, we’d like to hear from you.

Following is a list of some of the positions at the CLSC and NJLC – availability varies based on program, session and location. Contact LeadAmerica for current openings at: employment@lead-america.org.

On-Site Office Manager / Team Leaders / Faculty Advisors / Teaching Faculty

This staff member reports to the Program Director and Site Director and serves as the general office manager on-site at the Conference. The Office Manager is responsible for on-site record keeping, maintaining office supplies and Conference materials inventory, handling student issues as required and working with the Program Director and Site Director to ensure that the logistics of the program run flawlessly.

• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to work with high school age students (experience is a plus)
• Previous office experience a plus
• Availability to reside on campus for the duration of the Conference

Includes transportation to and from the Conference, room and board and a monetary stipend per program. Contact the LeadAmerica Administrative Office for compensation details.

For more information about the On-site Office Manager position, please contact us at: employment@lead-america.org

Team Leaders work with students throughout the Conference, facilitate workshops and group interaction. Team Leaders are the "front line" in ensuring that students have the best possible experience at the Conference.

• Provide supervision of assigned student group throughout the program including residing on-site as a Resident Advisor in the dormitories
• Facilitate group discussions and simulations
• Assist in teaching the academic curriculum
• Supervise students on field trips and other outings

• College and/or graduate studies currently or completed
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Leadership training and/or coaching/mentoring experience
• Knowledge of the Conference topic
• Availability to reside on campus for the duration of the Conference

Includes transportation to and from the Conference, room and board and a monetary stipend per session. Contact the LeadAmerica Administrative Office for compensation details.

For more information about the Team Leader position, please contact us at: TL@lead-america.org

Faculty Advisors provide supervisory support to the Team Leaders during group workshops and activities and ensure that students receive a high quality educational experience.

• Assist Team Leaders in facilitating small and large group discussions
• Supervise Team Leaders and students on field trips and other outings

• College or Graduate degree
• Previous teaching experience with middle school or high school students or professional experience in the field of study.
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Leadership training and/or coaching/mentoring experience a plus
• Knowledge of the Conference topic
• Availability to reside on campus for the duration of the Conference

Includes transportation to and from the Conference, room and board and a monetary stipend per session. Contact the LeadAmerica Administrative office for compensation details.

For more information about the Faculty Advisor position, please contact us at: employment@lead-america.org

Teaching Faculty are responsible for teaching substantive topics, bringing the core curriculum to life, and for stimulating thinking and discussion. They also provide supervisory support to the Team Leaders during group workshops and activities and ensure that students receive a high quality educational experience.

• Teach the substantive academic curriculum
• Assist Team Leaders in facilitating small and large group discussions
• Supervise Team Leaders and students on field trips and other outings

• College or Graduate degree
• Dynamic presenter with previous teaching or professional experience in the field of study
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Availability to reside on campus for the duration of the Conference

Includes transportation to and from the Conference, room and board and a monetary stipend per session. Contact the LeadAmerica Administrative office for compensation details.

For more information about the Teaching Faculty position, please contact us at: employment@lead-america.org

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