Education & Live Events Specialist

Dream Opportunity • Scottsdale, AZ

9h

About The Position

The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit that helps students from underserved communities explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to opportunities they may not otherwise know exist. The organization partners with leading global companies to provide career exposure and professional development opportunities.

The Education & Live Events Specialist supports college and career exploration programming and live student events, working directly with students, educators, partner schools, and event partners. The role splits time between partner schools and live industry events.

At schools, the specialist introduces students and educators to the college and career exploration platform, facilitates structured sessions, and helps teachers and counselors use the platform confidently. At events, the specialist hosts student programming such as panels and show floor tours at major trade shows, and leads students working paid event roles through the Dream Access Program.

Requirements

• Experience working with high school students or young adults.
• Comfort facilitating a classroom and hosting in front of a live audience.
• Clear, confident communication with students, educators, and industry professionals.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with young people.
• Comfort learning and demonstrating technology.
• Highly organized and dependable, with the ability to remain calm in busy, fast-changing environments.
• Availability for multi-day events, which can include weekends.
• Passion for expanding access to college and career opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching, counseling, youth programming, college and career readiness, EdTech, event hosting, presenting, acting, or event operations.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the college and career exploration platform at partner schools.
• Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual sessions with high school students.
• Guide students through structured career and college exploration activities.
• Train teachers, counselors, and school staff to use the platform and incorporate it into their programming.
• Observe student engagement and share structured feedback with product and education teams.
• Host and present student programming at trade shows and industry events, including panels and show floor tours.
• Lead and supervise groups of students aged 18 and older working paid event roles across multi-day shows.
• Brief students on expectations and professionalism and keep groups on schedule.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact among students, event organizers, and the organization.
• Help students connect with exhibitors, companies, and industries.

Benefits

• Direct student impact through supporting students as they explore careers, colleges, and future possibilities.
• Opportunities to host live events and help students experience real workplaces.
• Opportunity to shape the education platform through observations and feedback that inform improvements to the student and educator experience.
• Professional growth across education, technology implementation, facilitation, hosting, and event leadership.
• Mission-driven work expanding career exposure and paid opportunities for students who may otherwise lack access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed