Summer Enrichment Coordinator - 2021

Summer Enrichment Coordinators are members of DREAM's SummerCorps and are AmeriCorps members. Our SummerCorps combats the “summer developmental slide” (which accounts for over half of the achievement gap for children of families with low-income). 

The DREAM Program is committed to dismantling systems of oppression that affect our youth and families. This organizational commitment means that members should join this space with an intention of learning, unlearning, and diving into ways that your involvement will support the dismantling of these systems while contributing to the mission of reducing the Opportunity Gap. We seek members who contribute to The DREAM Program’s diverse community, as having different perspectives, identities, and skills are what allow us to excel in our service. DREAM seeks members who are ready to engage in and foster an inclusive environment, and who strive to deliver culturally appropriate and relevant programming to the youth we serve. Incoming members and staff should understand that we serve marginalized communities, which means that diversity, equity, and inclusivity are infused into every aspect of our organization. 

Objectives for Coordinator:

Key Results of Service:

Organization The DREAM Program

Site/Location: 

AmeriCorps Program Type: State/National

Classification/Position Type: AmeriCorps Member

Term Type/Length: Minimum Time, minimum of 300 hours 

Hours Commitment: ~ 40/week, varied schedule

Start date: June 3, 2021

End Date: August 14, 2021

Position type/expected hours of work: The position will average 35-45 hours per week of service, with the possibility of evening and weekend events, for 11 consecutive weeks (June 1-August 14, 2020). This is an AmeriCorps position with a term length designated Minimum Time with a minimum hours requirement of 300 hours. For successful completion of the service term, DREAM expects an average of 35-45 hours per week of service, through the end-of-term date indicated on the member agreement. DREAM expects members to continue serving 35-45 hours a week until the end-of-term date of their service commitment, which may mean exceeding the minimum 300-hour AmeriCorps requirement. However, we encourage a healthy work/life balance and will regularly check in to be sure that you have ample time for rest and recharge throughout your service term. 

COVID-19 Contingency: It is likely that COVID-19 will still pose a threat at the time that this position begins. Although the mechanics of how the role operates may look different, we will still offer daily activities to the youth. It is expected, due to the nature of the role even when virtual, that you are located in a commutable distance to your service site. DREAM may be able find ways to support you with online capabilities if needed. We will provide safety measures to keep you and our families safe as we navigate the challenges associated with COVID while still engaging our youth and combating the opportunity gap. 

Supervisory Responsibility: This position requires direct supervision of youth. This position does not have staff/member supervisory responsibilities.

Work environment/physical demands: This position operates primarily in an indoor/outdoor environment with active children and students, as well as in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee/member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires comfort working in outdoor environments, regardless of the weather. This position can be very active and frequently requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee/member is regularly required to communicate with individuals who talk and hear. The employee/member must occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee/member is regularly required to observe and comprehend using vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Travel: Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected for training.

Required qualifications:

Preferred qualifications/experience:

AAP/EEO Statement:  The DREAM Program is an equal opportunity employer and an incorporated 501(c)3 charitable organization. The DREAM Program prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At will employment:  The DREAM Program is an at will employer. Employment with The DREAM Program is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or The DREAM Program at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. The policy of employment-at-will may not be modified by any officer or employee.

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WHY WE DREAM...

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Our Beliefs

Our Vision

We seek a world in which all children have the opportunities, resources, and relationships necessary to achieve their dreams.

Our Mission

Our mission is to close the opportunity gap for children living in low-income housing.

Cultural Values