About the role#
The Mobile Training Team Lead Fellow oversees the programmatic and logistical execution of WSP academic boot camps. You will lead a team of three student-veterans to facilitate discussions, mentor participants, and ensure the program runs according to established standards. This is a seasonal, full-time role requiring you to manage team cohesion, delegate tasks, and provide feedback while supporting the transition of veterans from military service to higher education.
What you'll do#
- Lead MTT Fellows in executing course logistics and adapting to campus or participant needs.
- Oversee the implementation of the boot camp curriculum and ensure effective academic facilitation.
- Mentor participants, facilitate discussions on academic and transition topics, and encourage critical thinking.
- Create team schedules for lectures, workshops, and events while ensuring proper coverage.
- Manage administrative duties, including tracking time in ADP, processing expense reports, and setting up travel arrangements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Fellows team, the Central Team Member, and WSP staff.
- Conduct outreach to incoming participants to support retention and engagement.
- Debrief with the Education Team regarding program execution and campus logistics.
- Identify participants interested in future Fellow roles and maintain necessary documentation.
What you'll need#
- Must be a WSP alum who has previously served as a Fellow, with preference for those who served in 2025 or 2026.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or graduated within the last 12 months.
- Completion of at least one semester of college.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to persevere and adapt in challenging environments.
- Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Preference for majors in humanities or social sciences, and familiarity with related reading and writing.
- Experience facilitating academic discussions or peer study groups is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a remote-based role with mandatory in-person training in late May 2027.
- You must be available for in-person work from late May to mid-August 2027.
- You are required to stay in provided campus housing during the program.
- Availability is required from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on course days.
- This position is paid at $26.50 per hour.
About Warrior-Scholar Project
Warrior-Scholar Project is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2011, it provides academic boot camps for enlisted veterans and transitioning service members. The organization partners with colleges to offer programs in humanities, STEM, and business. It employs 49 people to support veterans as they transition into higher education.
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