DREAM Development Intern (AmeriCorps Summer Member)

The DREAM Development Intern serves as an AmeriCorps member supporting special projects that strengthen DREAM’s capacity and help us reach more youth and families. This position is designed to provide broad exposure to the field of nonprofit development while offering hands-on experience in organizational growth, strategy, communications, partnerships, and systems-building.

Throughout the summer, the member will contribute to a range of development and capacity-building efforts, which may include marketing collateral, database work, networking and organizing, campaign frameworks, partnership outreach, and growth planning. In addition to this broad experience, each Development Intern will focus primarily on a strategic project area that supports DREAM’s future growth (see below for additional detail). 

This position is ideal for someone who is excited to learn about nonprofit leadership and development, enjoys both strategy and hands-on project work, and wants to help build structures that expand opportunity for youth.

Responsibilities

1. Support a variety of nonprofit development and capacity-building projects that help DREAM grow and strengthen its programming.
   • Assist with projects related to communications, marketing collateral, donor and alumni engagement, database organization, campaign planning, partnership outreach, and strategic growth efforts.
   • Conduct research, organize information, and help develop tools, materials, and frameworks that support organizational effectiveness.
   • Collaborate with DREAM staff on special projects connected to long-term growth and sustainability.
   • Participate in regular check-ins, trainings, and team meetings, primarily virtually and occasionally in person.
2. Take primary responsibility for one of the following focal areas:
   • Build DREAM’s Alumni Organization: Help strengthen and shape a vibrant and lasting alumni community by supporting the development of organizing structures, networking, leadership recruitment, alumni data systems, events and activity planning, rollout strategies, and communications approaches.
   • Explore an Early Education Pilot: Help explore a potential bridge between a local preschool and DREAM families. Survey families to gauge interest, research state structures for financial support, help create marketing collateral to make the case to families, and support planning for a pilot serving 3 to 5 families.

Required Qualifications

• This position is enrolled as AmeriCorps members (see here for more information) and receive a living stipend. To be an AmeriCorps member you MUST be 17 years or older, and be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien. 
  
• Interest in nonprofit leadership, development, strategy, fundraising, communications, and/or organizational growth.
• Commitment to DREAM’s mission.
• Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with elevated, demonstrated awareness of issues of social equity and social and racial justice.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, set priorities, and follow through on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Access to resources necessary to support your telework/service experience, including a reliable WIFI connection and access to devices that can connect with cloud-based software.
• Willingness to travel to meet with your team when needed.
• Access to a reliable phone.

Compensation and Term:

• Dates of service: Monday, June 1, 2026 - Monday, August 10, 2026. 
• 30-40 hours per week, 300 total service hours. 
• $750 biweekly, $4,500 total (6 pay periods) 
  • These are PRE-TAX amounts.
•  Upon completion of dates and total hours, you will receive an education award of $1,565.08 (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)
  • Student loan deferment (forbearance)
  • Other publicly-funded benefits, such as heating and utility assistance.
• Reimbursement for mileage for DREAM travel outside of your commute.
• 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.

Travel:  Travel includes local travel during the work hours described. Out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be occasionally expected. 

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 AmeriCorps Membership:  Your term of AmeriCorps with The DREAM Program, Inc. is at will. This means your membership, although for a defined period of time, is subject to termination by you or The DREAM Program, Inc., with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of The DREAM Program, Inc. shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will status of The DREAM Program, Inc. AmeriCorps members. 

The at-will employment status of a member of The DREAM Program, Inc. may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the CEO, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of The DREAM Program, Inc.