Strategic Development Coordinator

Strategic Development Coordinator

This is a Part Time or Full Time Ameri Corps position. While most work will be done virtually, occasional staff retreats and/or meetings will require in person attendance. We are accepting folks from any of our service sites. For more information about our locations, please visit our website:
Our Locations | The DREAM Program.

The Strategic Development Coordinator is focused on special projects that will grow DREAM’s capacity to reach new youth. This position is responsible for designing and implementing efficient business systems to enhance organizational effectiveness and accuracy, improve internal communication, and foster stronger connections across all stakeholders.

This role sits within the business office, a team of two full-time staff: the Associate Finance & Strategy Officer and the Business Manager.

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.

This position is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit financial management, data‑driven decision‑making, and building systems that improve organizational outcomes and efficiency.

• Support program budgeting and financial management, including tracking expenses, analyzing spending trends, and informing future budget planning
• Research vendors and supplies to support cost‑effective purchasing decisions
• Assist with audit and compliance preparation through review of financial documentation and maintenance of accurate records
• Develop and improve financial tools and systems, including templates and administrative software

• Evaluate and monitor internal workflows to identify process improvements, streamline operations, and strengthen program quality.
• Conduct research on best practices in nonprofit financial management and internal systems, recommending and implementing software and tools that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Build reports, dashboards, templates, and guidelines that support data‑driven decision‑making and transparent operational discussions.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate new systems, ensure effective resource utilization, and support continuous improvement of program processes.

• Develop onboarding and LMS training modules that introduce new staff and members to organizational tools, workflows, and compliance expectations.
• Design SOPs and step‑by‑step guides that support consistent use of internal business systems and reinforce high‑quality operational practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training materials based on staff feedback and adapt the materials to suit organizational priorities

• Interest nonprofit finance, business operations, and fundraising processes
• Commitment to DREAM’s mission to close the opportunity gap
• Experience working with youth and a commitment to serving as a positive role model
• Passion for supporting the ongoing work related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• 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…