Special Projects Coordinator - Philadelphia

Special Projects Coordinator Position

April 2026 to July 2026 

Position Summary

The Special Projects Coordinator in DREAM Philadelphia is an Americorps position, responsible for supporting the Senior Youth Services Director and other members of the Philadelphia Team. This position is intended to support summer program planning (specifically around adventure programming) and additional support for fundraising and communications.

Dates: April 2026 to July 2026 

Commitment to DEIB

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.

Job Responsibilities

Member Duties : The Program Consultant serves DREAM's Philadelphia Program Team and assists with site-level strategic planning, training development, and other capacity building initiatives specifically around summer program planning. We seek members who contribute to the diversity and excellence of The DREAM Program and who foster an inclusive environment.

• Attend a 1:1 meeting with the Philadelphia Senior Youth Service Director weekly to review tasks and upcoming projects


• Assist with Philadelphia Summer Program planning projects including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Pre-planning summer adventures for the Philadelphia region including communication with field trip sites and transportation resources
  
  
  • Planning and preparing for summer safety planning including emergency action plans and risk assessments
  
  
  • Prepare documentation and training for Philadelphia summer members to communicate what has been planned for summer adventure programming
  
  
  
  


• Assist with projects related to communications, marketing collateral, donor and alumni engagement, database organization, campaign planning, partnership outreach, and strategic growth efforts.


• Regularly communicate with co-staff and the leadership team about the status of projects, equipment, and any other job responsibilities. 


• Perform additional functions or assume additional responsibilities as needed or as requested by the Philadelphia leadership.

***Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. As part of the Philadelphia community, it is likely that circumstances will arise which require you to do things that are not on this list. If you have specific questions about this, please email us or ask for clarification in your interview. 

Required Qualifications: 

• To be an AmeriCorps member you MUST be 17 years or older, and be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien. 


• Commitment to the entire service term 


• Commitment to the mission of AmeriCorps and DREAM.


• Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new skills necessary for service.


• Commitment to serve as a role model for youth.


• Elevated awareness of issues of social equity and social justice with a commitment to continued learning as it relates to serving our diverse community in a manner that is respectful and aware. 


• A passion for supporting your own and others’ ongoing work around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.


• Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities while giving consideration to those who you are serving, your fellow team members, the organization, and the self.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.


• Current driver’s license, proof of insurance, and clean driving record. (**NOT REQUIRED but preferred to support  transportation)

Term and Compensation:

• Dates of service: April 2026 to July 2026
  
  
  
  • 6-10 hours a week, 100  total service hours. 
  
  
  • $250/biweekly
    
    
    
    • These are PRE-TAX amounts.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Upon completion of dates and total hours, you will receive an education award of $416.17 (pre-tax). Click here to learn more about the Segal Education Award. 
  
  
  
  

• AmeriCorps members are also eligible for:
  
  
  
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps)
  
  
  • Child care assistance
  
  
  • Student loan deferment (forbearance)
  
  
  • Other publicly-funded benefits, such as heating and utility assistance.
  
  
  
  


• If you engage in work-related travel in a personal vehicle outside of your commute, DREAM will provide reimbursement for mileage.


• As an AmeriCorps member at DREAM, you will have the additional support of a DREAM AmeriCorps Director to help you navigate your service term and apply for publicly funded programs.

Work environment:  This position is remote, with the option to work from the Philadelphia office. If using a personal vehicle to drive to programming or to work in person, mileage will be reimbursed.

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: 

• 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 will occasionally be required to 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.

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.