The "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Dallas seeks an experienced, creative and enthusiastic individual to assist in organizing, coordinating & overseeing long-term support programs for participants in our Dallas Program. This is a full-time position. The Program Coordinator reports to the Chief Growth Officer.
The mission of the "I Have A Dream" program is to empower children from low-income communities (Dreamer Scholars) to succeed in school, college, and career by providing academic, social, and emotional support from elementary school through college, along with post-secondary tuition assistance.
Responsibilities:
1) Develop meaningful relationships and provide individualized advocacy and support to Dreamer Scholars (and their families) that meets their academic, social-emotional, and life skills needs.
2) Serve as an advocate and partner with parents/caregivers by attending parent/teacher conferences, organizing parent/caregiver meetings, conducting workshops, and organizing events and celebrations.
2) Assist in the development and management and implementation of the in school, after-school, and summer activities aimed at meeting Dreamer Scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs.
Assist Program Director with the implementation of academic, wellness and talent building activities in all programs.
Disseminate and reinforce key information on programs, policies and expectations for all staff, interns/volunteers, Dreamer Scholars and families.
Ensure fidelity to behavior management procedures by all staff.
Help facilitate or oversee SEL groups and support Dreamer Scholars in-school classrooms.
Serve as Instructor/Group Leader when needed. Delegate minor program responsibilities to staff (set up/clean up, walkie-talkies, office maintenance, set up transitions/choice time areas, etc.)
3) Assist in the recruitment and supervision of volunteers/interns and staff.
4) In coordination with the Program Director, review academic performance, and school attendance of Dreamer Scholars.
5) Order, organize, store and manage materials; manage petty cash.
6) Enter information in an online data management system, provide reports when needed.
7) Collaborate with the program team and community partners to develop and enhance programming for Dreamer Scholars. Assist in the implementation and coordination of partners’ contracts and mutual expectations.
8) Access and attract useful resources from community institutions, local schools, public agencies, and local businesses for the benefit of the "I Have A Dream"(r) Foundation - Dallas.
9) Represent the class/cohort at "I Have A Dream" functions, including donor meetings, site tours, and fundraising events.
10) Participate in staff trainings, retreat, and other required activities.
11) Fulfill other related responsibilities as requested.
3120 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235, US
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation's mission is to empower children from under-resourced communities to succeed in school, college, and career by providing academic, social, and emotional support from elementary school through college, along with postsecondary tuition assistance.
At the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, we provide individualized social, emotional, and academic support to young people from under-resourced communities, along with guaranteed tuition support for the post-secondary path of their dreams. From first grade to a first job, we stand by our Dreamers.
We empower young people to dream their most ambitious dreams and ignite their innate potential to achieve.
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation works to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education, fulfill their potential, and achieve their dreams. We empower children ("Dreamers") in under-served communities to graduate from high school by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the postsecondary path of their choice, along with guaranteed tuition support to remove financial barriers. Dreamers are not only empowered to choose the academic and life trajectory most fulfilling for them, their success has a broader impact on their families and the generations that follow.
IHDF works with Dreamers after school, on the weekends, and over the summer for over ten years, developing long-term relationships with Dreamers and their families. We provide academic and social emotional support to Dreamers, equipping them with the confidence and life skills needed to pursue their most ambitious dreams.
3120 Inwood RoadDallas, TX 75235
July 15, 2024
