Strategic Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Interest nonprofit finance, business operations, and fundraising processes
• •Commitment to DREAM's mission to close the opportunity gap
• •Experience working with youth and a commitment to serving as a positive role model
• •Passion for supporting the ongoing work related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• •Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with elevated, demonstrated awareness of issues of social equity and social and racial justice
• •Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color in an equitable manner and a manner that is respectful and aware of the community's experience
• •Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, set priorities, and follow through on projects
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills
• •Access to resources necessary to support your telework/service experience (electrical power outlet to keep devices charged, reliable wifi connection that can connect with our cloud-based softwares)
• •Ability to regularly meet in person with your team or your service assignment in their assigned location (including responsibility for transportation to and from)
• •Access to a reliable phone
• •Commitment to the full service term as identified in your offer
• •Commitment to the mission of AmeriCorps and DREAM
• •Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new skills necessary for service
• •Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.A. due to AmeriCorps requirements
• •Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service OR be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service participating in a program
• •Have a high school diploma or its equivalent OR not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant (and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award) OR obtain a waiver from the Corporation OR be enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis
• •Members must agree to the following Criminal History Checks to be performed in order to serve as an AmeriCorps Member: NSOPW (Public Sex Offender) Check, Statewide Criminal Repository Checks (for State of Service and State of Residence), and FBI fingerprint-based Criminal History Check
• •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 the job, the employee/member is regularly required to communicate with individuals who talk and hear
• •The employee/member may occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• •While performing the duties of the 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 may include regular local travel and less-common interregional travel (visiting other DREAM geographies and for retreats and special events) during the work hours described
• •Out-of-the-area and overnight travel will be occasionally expected
• •At will employment

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience and knowledge related to trauma informed behavior management and restorative practice
• •Previous experience in leadership positions with peers