At LeadAmerica, we're passionate about leadership. We believe that leadership is essential to a student's future success. It's the key to what they do with their lives and how well they do it. Leadership can make important differences in the lives of teenagers - in their academic and personal performance, in their acceptance to the college of their choice, and in the level of their focus, passion and purpose.

We look for people who are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and share our vision for educating, inspiring and instilling in our youth ethical and principled leadership values, attitudes and skills. Each year, hundreds join LeadAmerica's spring and summer conference staff to help bring the LeadAmerica experience to middle and high school students from around the world, and to work and grow with like-minded people.

LeadAmerica is definitely an exciting and rewarding place to work! But there are also demands and commitments that go along with employment. We want good people to join us, and we tend to be selective.

Is LeadAmerica Right For You? Find Out!

Employment Opportunities at LeadAmerica

Academic Positions:

Faculty
Faculty members are responsible for teaching substantive topics, bringing the core curriculum to life, and stimulating thinking and discussion. They may also provide supervisory support to Team Leaders during group workshops and activities and ensure that students receive a high quality educational experience. They are academicians who possess the experience and knowledge necessary to convey the subject matter. Faculty interact with their students both in specific Q & A sessions built into their lectures and outside the classroom, where they may be available during lunch or free periods.

Requirements:

• Teaching or professional experience in the field of study
• Master's Degree or PhD a plus
• 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 and middle school students

Program Director
The Program Director is responsible for all academic aspects of a specific LeadAmerica program. This generally includes following the designed curriculum, adapting to any scheduling conflicts, and any issues surrounding student and staff safety, security, accountability and discipline. During the program, the Program Director will oversee faculty and academic staff to ensure that the goal and tone of the conference remains true to the LeadAmerica academic vision of delivering all students the highest quality curriculum, true-to-life simulations, and college-level work. The Site Director, Program Director and Head Team Leader create a climate of supportive communication by holding frequent meetings with each other as well as the venue conference service. The Program Director, in conjunction with the Site Director, is part of the senior leadership team entrusted with the overall success of the program and total experience of all student participants.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree obtained, Graduate training preferred in a directly related field and/or working professional in a directly related field
• Must have prior experience, background knowledge and/or course related work in the field of study
• Public speaking skills are required and necessary to fulfill the Program Director position
• Dynamic presenter with previous teaching or professional experience in the field of study for MC roles at Opening and Closing Ceremony and lectures
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students
• Exceptional management and supervisory skills
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

• Ensuring the highest academic quality of program components they deliver, including lectures, guest speakers, off-sites, simulations, etc.
• Training and performance of the academic staff
• Adjusting schedules while preserving the curriculum
• Addressing student disciplinary issues that cannot be resolved at a lower level
• Organizing equipment and resources for academic staff
• Keeping constant communication with the academic staff on student/program issues
• Ensuring all academic requirements are met
• Submits daily reports to the Program Coordinator and the Associate Director of Academics
• Communicates daily with the Program Coordinator and at least every third day with the Assistant Director of Academics.

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Head Team Leader
The Head Team Leader directly oversees Team Leaders within a specific program. He/she assists with training sessions, stays in constant communication with the Team Leaders, and is the first point of contact for student and staff concerns. He/she carefully coordinates all student disciplinary issues with the Program Director.  

Requirements:

• Preferably a veteran LeadAmerica employee with experience as a Team Leader, Office Coordinator or Office Manager
• College upper-classman, graduate student or working professional
• Must have prior experience, background knowledge and/or course related work in the field of study
• Exceptional supervisory, leadership and delegation skills
• Must be mature, detailed oriented and responsible with positive attitude
• Organized and highly efficient in time management and administration
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining accountability for Team Leaders, ensuring performance of assigned duties
• Discerning Team Leader needs in terms of equipment and resources and conveying information to the Program Director
• Serving as the first point of escalation for student concerns and/or discipline
• Coaching and encouraging Team Leaders to enhance morale and team cohesion
• Debriefing Team Leaders nightly about previous day's events and planning for the following days' schedule
• Meeting daily with the Program and Site Directors to coordinate future events/requirements
• Maintaining constant communication with the Program Director on all staff, student and program issues
• Utilizing Team Leaders to advance LeadAmerica goals and direction of the Program Director
• Arrival Day and Departure Day duty assignments
• Logistically coordinates Team Leader supervisory duties
• Needs to have global ownership of program in conjunction with the Program Director
• Identifies VIP/Guest Speaker photo opportunities

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Team Leader
Team Leaders work with students throughout the Conference and facilitate workshops and group interaction. They are the "front line" in ensuring the day-to-day safety and security of students as well as ensuring that students receive the best possible Conference experience. Team Leaders are assigned a group of students to direct through all leadership activities and simulations. They assist faculty, guest speakers, the Head Team Leader and the Program Director as needed. Team Leaders attend all lectures, social gatherings, meals, site visits and floor meetings. They also serve as Resident Advisors in charge of a group for room checks and after-hour emergencies.

Requirements:

• College students (upper-classmen preferred), graduate, law or medical students or working professionals
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with high school or middle school students
• Leadership training and/or coaching/mentoring experience
• Knowledge of the Conference topic, related course work and/or actual job experience
• Eagerness to work with middle school and high school age students (experience is a plus)
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the initial point of contact for all student issues
• Leading students in simulation break-out groups and leadership curriculum activities
• Briefing students for academic lectures, guest speakers, and off-campus excursions and encouraging active participation in Q & A sessions
• Completing and submitting required onsite reports within specified deadlines
• Maintaining accountability for the safety and security, actions and behavior of their students
• Supervising students during lectures, field trips, and down-time
• Serving as Resident Advisors in the residence halls
• Resident Advisor duties requires flexibility, enthusiasm and ability to coach student residents.
• Assumes primary responsibility for responding to the personal needs of the students that you are assigned
• Conducts nightly bed check and serves as emergency after hours contact
• Performing support duties as assigned by the Head Team Leader
• Exercises judgment when communicating confidential student information to other staff members
• Assisting in the onsite office when needed

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Ambassadors Abroad
In addition to the general staffing requirements of LeadAmerica, candidates for positions in the Ambassadors Abroad programs who possess international travel experience, academic degrees/concentrations in the areas of International Affairs (Politics & Business), Art History/Instruction, Classics, Ecology and or linguistic skills related to the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:  Western & Central Europe; China; Australia & New Zealand; Italy & Greece. 

In addition to exposing students to the excitement of travel and the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country, Ambassador Abroad staff members are responsible for the safety, security and accountability of the students throughout the conference.  All staff members attend all briefings, visits and meals with the students, monitor hotels in the evening and perform all required functions as needed.  The ability to multi-task, manage stress and remain flexible while maintaining an enthusiastic attitude are necessary attributes for these positions.  While an in country logistics manager will accompany each tour, the Program Director ensures the delivery of the program, manages staff and student concerns, works with the logistics manager to address any on tour needs, communicates with the Home Office and provides academic support as needed.  Team Leaders work closely with a small group of students, ensuring their accountability and safety, while providing academic and leadership debriefs as needed.

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Operations Positions:

Site Director
The Site Director is responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of a specific conference venue at which a LeadAmerica program(s) is(are) conducted. This includes all issues relating to student and staff safety, security, accountability and discipline, facilities and logistics; but not academic content. The Site Director, Program Director and Head Team Leader create a climate of supportive communication by holding frequent meetings with each other as well as the venue conference service. The Site Director, in conjunction with the Program Director, is part of the senior leadership team entrusted with the overall success of the program and total experience of all student participants.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree obtained, Graduate training preferred and/or educator or administrative professional
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and facility representatives
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students
• Exceptional management and supervisory skills with ability to delegate assignment daily to office staff
• Ability to effectively manage safety, security and discipline and to address infractions appropriately and in a timely manner
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assigning logistical tasks to the Office Manager and Office Coordinators
• Daily reporting and communication between the onsite office and the home office
• Serving as the primary point of contact for operations, logistics and venue concerns
• Ensuring that all aspects of the program's operations are operating efficiently and at the highest quality, including buses running on-time, classes open and set up, meals of high quality and smooth office operations
• Overseeing and addressing student disciplinary issues
• Ensuring that the budget for each program is followed
• Submits daily reports to the Conference Logistics Coordinator and the Associate Director for Program Operations
• Communicates daily with the Conference Logistics Coordinator and at least every third day with the Assistant Director for Program Operations

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Office Manager
The Office Manager is the Site Director's administrator responsible for managing all functions of the onsite office, which is the nerve center of the Conference. The Office Manager is responsible for on-site book-keeping, records and forms, maintenance of office supplies and Conference materials, handling student issues as required and working with the Program Director and Site Director to ensure that the logistics of the program run flawlessly. The Office Manager works closely with the Site Director and Office Coordinator to confirm site visits, buses, guest speakers, meals, and other conference specifics.

Requirements:

• Preferably a veteran LeadAmerica employee with experience as a Office Coordinator or Team Leader
• Administrative professional with field experience
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
• Strong computer, organization and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Previous office experience a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and facility representatives
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reconciling and submitting financial reports daily
• Coordinating site communication
• Serving as the primary point of contact with the home office
• Communicating with parents on arrival and departure days

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Office Coordinator
The Office Coordinator works closely with the Office Manager in support operations for the Conference. He/She assists with office communication, room set-up, audio-visual set-up, event confirmation and administrative responsibilities. The Office Coordinator keeps the site office open and makes himself/herself available for any student needs or questions.

Requirements:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Administrative or operational experience
• Proven ability to operate under pressure
• Knowledge and experience with audio-visual equipment, sound equipment, digital cameras, LCD projectors, laptops and fax machines
• Strong computer (Microsoft Office) and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and facility representatives
• Availability to travel and reside on college campuses for the duration of the program

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Office Manager
• Primary point of contact for incoming communication
• Check and report on all incoming/outgoing shipments for US Mail, DHL and Freight
• Perform support duties as assigned
• Ensure availability and set-up of facilities before all events
• Setup Audio Visual equipment for all lectures, Guest Speakers and Opening/Closing ceremonies
• Assist with the onsite office set up and breakdown, inventory and shipments
• Taking conference photos and slideshow preparation

Compensation:

Includes transportation to and from the program locations, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

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