[Summer 2023] Post-Secondary Success Intern

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Legends Success Counselor, the Post-Secondary Success Intern will serve as a "bridge coach" - a consistent "near peer" mentor for rising college first-years throughout the matriculation process and support programming for these students. This is an exciting opportunity for DREAM Legends to utilize their own experience with matriculation to support other students through the process.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a consistent "near peer" mentor for rising college first-years throughout the matriculation process
• Support the tracking of matriculation milestones for rising first-year students
• Assist in the planning and marketing for 2 Legends summer events
• Assist in collecting addresses and codifying care package materials and processes;
• Aide in all summer workshops for rising first-year students
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be an active Legend (active DREAM/Harlem RBI program or school alumni)
• Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently
• Strong organizational skills - ability to coordinate materials, supplies, attendance lists, etc. to determine logistics for workshops and ensure smooth operation of events
• Ability to collect, audit and record data
• Proficient in Google Suite
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Location and Schedule:

• 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY
• Start date: June 5, 2023
• End date: August 10, 2023
• Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Compensation:

• DREAM offers competitive compensation. The hourly rate for this position is $15.

DREAM's VACCINATION POLICY

DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream-along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

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