Alumni Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Originally   founded in 1991   as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment  to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools —growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org .

The Alumni Engagement Manager will maintain regular contact with members of the Legends Alumni (Post- College) community and DREAM middle school alumni in order to expand alumni engagement within the organization. The manager will oversee a comprehensive program that includes support of the alumni council, supporting alumni professional development and identifying  opportunities for alumni to get involved with DREAM.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements engagement strategies including but not limited to : cross-organizational initiatives, leadership / volunteer opportunities, communications, operations, and event activity.
• Design and plan post-college alumni events to maintain a positive connection amongst the alumni community.
• Support the Alumni Council’s impact as a leadership body, while building and maintaining engagement with post-college and middle school alumni.
• Guide college graduates in post-graduate planning and drive DREAM’s Graduate Vision.
• Provide professional development and advancement opportunities for alumni through career-based workshops, career coaching, and leadership development.
• Build communication and resource sharing infrastructure for the alumni community including monthly newsletters and alumni websites.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team on alumni communications projects.

Qualifications

Working Expectations

Benefits and Paid Time Off

Compensation

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us .

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.