Summer Enrichment Coordinator

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 in poverty).

DREAM is committed to serving our youth with culturally appropriate programming.  We seek members who contribute to the diversity and excellence of The DREAM Program and who foster an inclusive environment.

Objectives for Coordinator:

• Enroll all DREAM mentees from assigned neighborhood in Summer Enrichment Program.


• Develop a sense of team with fellow SummerCorps members.


• Plan nine (9) weeks of summer enrichment activities for youth living in low income housing.


• Conduct fundraising to support planned activities.


• Execute all planned activities. 


• Communicate with families of youth on daily basis.


• Provide a safe environment and experience for youth and staff/members.


• Provide youth with magical, memorable, enriching summer experience in and around their  local communities.

Key Results of Service:

• All youth enrolled in program complete a reading activity each day.


• All youth enrolled in program solve a problem/mystery, conduct an experiment or use their imagination to create each day.


• All youth enrolled in program participate in a physical activity and mindfulness activity each day.


• All youth enrolled in program create a piece of art/music/performance each day.


• 50% of youth enrolled attend Camp DREAM in Fletcher, VT.


• All youth enrolled in program HAVE FUN!

Organization and Site/Location:  The DREAM Program, Boston, MA
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 1, 2020
End Date: August 14, 2020

Position type/expected hours of work:  The position will average 35-45 hours per week of service, with 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.  While there is no maximum hours – DREAM expects members to continue serving 35-45 hours a week until the end-of-term date of their service commitment – DREAM encourages a healthy work/life balance.

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 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:

• 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. The member is aware that that their identity must be verified with a government-issued photo ID. The results of these checks will be kept confidential, but could affect eligibility to serve in AmeriCorps.


• First aid and CPR certification by the time summer sessions begin.

Preferred qualifications/experience:

• Current driver’s license, proof of insurance, and clean driving record.


• Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.


• A contagious and optimistic energy for DREAM’s work.

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.

Terms and benefits:

• Living stipend of $3000.00


• End of term of service education award of $1311.11 (upon successful completion and exit of term)


• Student loan forbearance and interest payments, if qualified.


• Childcare assistance, if eligible.


• Reimbursements for work-related travel.


• DREAM/AmeriCorps gear/uniform provided and required.


• Additionally, the applicant also agrees to the following Criminal History Checks to be performed in order to serve as an AmeriCorps Member: NSOPW Public Sex Offender Check, Statewide Repository Checks (for State of Service and State of Residence), and FBI fingerprint-based check. The applicant should be aware that that their identity must be verified with a government issued photo ID. The results of these checks will be kept confidential, but could affect eligibility to serve in AmeriCorps.

WHY WE DREAM...
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Our Beliefs

• We believe that the opportunity gap is unfair and unjust.


• We believe that childhood is a precious part of the human experience and worthy of great investment.


• We believe that all children have immense potential to contribute to our society and that lost potential for one is lost potential for all.


• We believe that change is possible.

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

• We live in the grassroots. We see ourselves as more of a movement than an organization. We value bottom-up development and look to our volunteers for leadership.


• We are relationship-oriented. When relationships are done well, they can change the world and build bridges across differences. Relationships are at the center of all we do and are our greatest source of impact, influence, and learning.


• We value transparency. We are an open organization and invite all to participate in decision-making. We see honest communication as the foundation for creating trust and understanding.


• We like to play. We sing, surprise, act spontaneously, play games, and imagine. We see potential for something magical in every interaction. We think play is the ultimate vehicle or delivering our services.


• We think the high dive is fun! Positive risk-taking plays a crucial role in development. By pushing our comfort zones, we broaden our world views and expand our options.


• We think anything is possible. Call us naïve...wait a minute, don’t do that! Just join us!