Posse Foundation Coordinator Interview Questions
& Process

It was like what others posted. We had a group interview, about 20 of us, sitting in a circle. We introduced ourselves, and they talked about the organization and the position. They showed a really good video about what Posse does. Then we broke into smaller groups of about 4 people and they asked about 6 questions, with 30 seconds to respond. While we were responding, Posse Trainers and others were walking around, taking notes and listening. The Posse people were nice, except for the one who was leaving the position. But because it was a large group interview, which is definitely not my strong suit, I didn't feel like they really got to know me or understand why I'd be a good candidate. Also, I felt like among all the people there, many were very experienced, while some were like recent grads, so that was a confidence buster from the start. Anyway, they said that those selected would be contacted later that day, and those not selected would also be told that day. I appreciated that, as too many employers just leave you hanging.

Others have said the first interview is a group one, where everyone is gathered in a room with name tags, all competing for the same role. Everyone is polite and seems qualified based on their dedication to youth development, education, and fitting with the organization. The organization uses something called Dynamic Assessment Process (DAP) to gauge how students perform in group settings, and it seems they're applying this to staff selection too, like a 'best practice' transfer. As you hear everyone's brief responses, you might think, 'Wow, they're all so committed and qualified, how will they narrow down the candidates?' Some interviewers noted it's hard to stand out. In my view, about half the people really made an impression with their stories or interactions. I'm curious how each interviewer was identified in this initial group process, especially since the current staff rotated through. This system could work elsewhere with different people and a stable structure, but I'm not sure about an interview where candidates are actively seeking a job and staff are just moving around. It's surprising how Posse interviews. I suspect Posse already has a 'short-list' from resumes and uses this group dynamic to look closer at them. It feels like they invite EVERYONE who applied so that others (who are probably already a 'NO') are there to make the DAP work for the current staff. Basically, some people are on an 'examine closely' list, and others are just filling seats to make the group assessments function.

I applied online and then got a call back for the first interview round. It was a group interview, but not too stressful. The vibe was really open and friendly, they mostly wanted to see if my personality matched what the organization needed. We were put into groups and given a topic to talk about. In my group, we partnered up to figure out how to lead the discussion on the topic the interviewers gave us. We all took turns guiding the conversation. I think this was to check our teamwork and leadership skills.