Youth Career Programs & Events Specialist

Dream Opportunity • Gilbert, AZ

23h

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. It partners with global companies to provide career exposure and professional development opportunities.

The Youth Career Programs & Events Specialist supports the expansion of college and career exploration programming and live student events. The role works directly with students, educators, partner schools, and event partners. In schools, the specialist introduces students and educators to the organization's college and career exploration platform, facilitates structured sessions, and helps teachers and counselors use the platform confidently. At live events, the specialist hosts student programming, including 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.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with young people.
• Comfort facilitating a classroom and hosting in front of a live audience.
• Clear and confident communication with students and adults.
• Comfort learning and demonstrating technology.
• Organization, dependability, and comfort being on one's feet all day.
• Availability for multi-day events, which can include weekends.
• Passion for expanding access to college and career opportunities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the college and career exploration platform at partner schools.
• Facilitate engaging sessions with high school students, both in person and virtually.
• Guide students through structured career and college exploration activities.
• Help educators incorporate the platform into their college and career readiness 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.
• Keep student groups together, on time, and engaged.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact between students, event organizers, and the organization's team.
• 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 present at major industry events and help students experience real workplaces.
• The opportunity to inform improvements to the student and educator experience through observations and feedback.
• Professional growth across education, 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