Summer Enrichment Program Manager

The Dream Program•Portland, ME

21h•$22 - $22

About The Position

Your best summer starts here. Imagine a role where your "office" is the heart of the community and your daily goal is to foster joy, creativity, and equity. As our Summer Enrichment Program Manager, you will be the driving force behind a robust summer experience for marginalized youth. From leading high-impact orientation sessions to navigating the logistics of daily adventures, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit to ensure every child has access to a powerful, fun-filled summer. Ready to bring your contagious energy to DREAM? DREAM’s Summer Enrichment Program Manager is a member of DREAM's program staff who support our site-based summer programs with the intention of providing free, engaging, summer activities on a daily basis for youth who live in our partner communities. You will work closely with a team of summer AmeriCorps members, using strategies of empowerment and collaborative supervision, to support the delivery of a robust summer enrichment program to fulfill our organization's mission of reducing the opportunity gap. 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.

Requirements

Required Qualification: Current driver’s license, proof of insurance, and clean driving record. We also ask for a willingness to be trained to drive one of our program vans or utilize a personal vehicle to transport youth to daily activities.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing a team, with a solutions-oriented and forward thinking approach.
Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color in an equitable manner and a manner that is respectful and aware of the community's experience.
Exceptional communication, team building, and facilitation skills with a focus on direct communication.
Computer proficiency: comfort with Google's GSuite and email communication
Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities while giving consideration to staff, the organization, and the self.
Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
A contagious energy for DREAM’s work and providing access to youth.
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons.

Responsibilities

Supervision of SummerCorps:
You will supervise and oversee the team of SummerCorps in their weekly activities at multiple community sites.
This includes weekly planning meetings, 1:1 support meetings, budget oversight and management, and daily on-site supervision of activities.
You will cultivate a sense of team and belonging among the AmeriCorps members you supervise to ensure a cohesive, creative, and supportive work environment.
You will work with each site-based team on a daily basis to encourage creativity and quality program planning as it relates to your programs’ budget and weekly activities.
You will be responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps compliance as it relates to members meeting their total hours (300), completing timesheets, and meeting program responsibilities.
Summer Readiness and Partnership Maintenance:
You will be responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with participant enrollment, risk management, and incident/concern reporting throughout the summer.
You will attend and help lead our SummerCorps orientation.
You will coordinate and establish access to lunch for participating youth in each community by working closely with DREAM’s housing and community partners.
On a daily basis, you will be in the neighborhoods where programming occurs to supervise and help run activities as well as oversee the logistics of daily activities and adventures.
Communication
You will be regularly communicating, both virtually and in-person, with many stakeholders. This includes AmeriCorps members, families, community partners, and other regional leaders to execute a strong summer program.
You will be supervised and supported in your role by the region’s Youth Service Managers. You will meet regularly with the team of YSMs and Summer Program Managers throughout the summer in support of one another.
Expected schedule: You should be prepared to split time appropriately between multiple on-site, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities.
Mondays are dedicated to program planning and supply acquisition, Tuesday-Fridays are dedicated to full days of summer activities.
You will have lots of opportunities to have FUN and PLAY!