Build and sustain high quality, community-based relationships through successful management of program sites: Build relationships with DREAM Staff, Americorps members, volunteer mentors youth and their families
Support overall functioning and management of assigned sites Assure DREAM staff, Americorps members, volunteer mentors are trained, supported and prepared intentionally to provide high quality, youth centered programming
Support DREAM Maine’s expansion
Support the expansion, development, and roll out of new sites in the Maine region through ongoing fundraising efforts, strategic thinking, and relationship/base building
Expand networking, collaboration, and community partnerships to expand funding, increase volunteer and donor base, and build sustainability of DREAM programming in Maine
Manage day to day programs and activities with fidelity to its models, with the intention of continuing to strive toward excellence and expand our offering to as many eligible youth as possible
Participate as a member of DREAM’s Employee & Member Support team by attending regular meetings and driving strategy and execution of initiatives
Communication regularly and professionally with mentors, parents and partners
Communication with DREAM’s broader community as needed to advance the mission

1+ years of experience in managing a group of employees, service members and/or volunteers
Demonstrated practice or education serving and supervising individuals who have a variety of lived experiences in a manner that is respectful and aware of how those experiences impact who they are as individuals and as a community
2+ years experience in organizations focused on youth development
Demonstrated skills in positive communication among a team
Experience maintaining an organizational property, office, and/or program space
Computer proficiency: comfort with Microsoft Office apps, Google's GSuite and email communication; database experience; accounting software experience
Familiarity with AmeriCorps grant requirements and mentoring program requirements as expressed by CNCS and state and local regulations, respectively
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
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons

Group Medical Insurance for the employee paid at 100% of cost of the plan (no probationary period
plan is based on our current group offering in Vermont
a “bronze” plan level)
Five weeks (25 work days) paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal days
Eight (8) paid holidays (including six (6) single days, a winter break from December 24-January 1 and a November break)
Free access to Employee Assistance Program and its corresponding benefits
Free access to Amazon Prime buying and streaming services
Paid membership in position-specific professional organization
Access to professional development opportunities
DREAM gear/uniforms
Access to 3% employer match retirement plan
Expanded health benefits (dental and vision) with employee contribution

Youth Service Manager

Key skills