Cooperative Program Coordinator coordinates cooperative education programs for the university/college. Represents the university/college for off-campus visits to various organizations to solicit cooperative jobs and/or scholarships. Being a Cooperative Program Coordinator typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Cooperative Program Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Cooperative Program Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Strategic Development Coordinator
**This is a Part Time AmeriCorps position. While most work will be done virtually, occasional staff retreats and/or meetings will require in person attendance. We are accepting folks from any of our service sites, including Boston, Philadelphia, and other parts of Vermont. For more information about our locations, please visit our website: Our Locations | The DREAM Program.**
Job Overview
The Strategic Development Coordinator is focused on special projects that will grow DREAM’s capacity to reach new youth. This position is responsible for designing and implementing efficient business systems to enhance organizational effectiveness and accuracy, improve internal communication, and foster stronger connections across all stakeholders.
Mission
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 directly contribute to DREAM’s mission of reducing the Opportunity Gap while also supporting the dismantling of other systemic inequities. 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 it is imperative that diversity, equity, and inclusivity are infused into every aspect of our work as an organization.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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DREAM AmeriCorps Benefits:
DREAM AmeriCorps Requirements:
Work environment: This position operates in multiple spaces. The spaces included may have characteristics similar to a professional office environment, an indoor/outdoor environment with active children and students, at our rustic Camp DREAM, and within the program sites we serve. This role routinely uses computers and various softwares regularly, as well as standard office/school equipment (such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and printers) as well as equipment characteristic of an outdoor and indoor youth camp (pop-up shade canopies/tents, hand tools, activity supplies, food preparation equipment, storage spaces and sports equipment/toys).
Physical demands: 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:
Travel: 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.
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.