Strategic Development Coordinator

The DREAM Program, Inc.

Strategic Development Coordinator strengthening DREAM’s nonprofit systems and youth programming. Supporting finance, data-driven operations, compliance, training, and process improvement.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWinooski • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance preparation. Proficient in developing financial tools and systems, as well as creating training modules and standard operating procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.

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Nonprofit Financial ManagementBudgeting and Financial AnalysisProcess ImprovementTraining DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Hard Skills

Budget TrackingFinancial AnalysisAudit PreparationData ReportingWorkflow EvaluationTemplate DevelopmentAdministrative SoftwareSOP DesignTraining Effectiveness EvaluationCost-Effective Purchasing

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCommitment to Service

Tools & Technologies

Financial ToolsAdministrative SoftwareLearning Management SystemsData DashboardsReporting Templates

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAmeriCorps Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FinanceSocial EquitySocial JusticeDiversity and InclusionYouth Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support program budgeting and financial management by 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 by reviewing financial documentation and maintaining accurate records
Develop and improve financial tools and systems, including templates and administrative software
Evaluate and monitor internal workflows to identify process improvements and streamline operations
Research nonprofit financial management and internal systems best practices and recommend or implement efficiency-enhancing tools
Build reports, dashboards, templates, and guidelines for data-driven decision-making and transparent operational discussions
Collaborate across teams to integrate new systems and support continuous improvement of program processes
Develop onboarding and LMS training modules
Design SOPs and step-by-step guides for consistent use of internal business systems
Evaluate training effectiveness using staff feedback and adapt materials to organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest in nonprofit finance, business operations, and fundraising processes
Commitment to DREAM’s mission to close the opportunity gap
Experience working with youth and commitment to serving as a positive role model
Passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work
Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with demonstrated awareness of social equity and social and racial justice issues
Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color equitably and respectfully
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, set priorities, and follow through on projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Access to electrical power and reliable Wi-Fi for telework/service
Ability to regularly meet in person at the assigned location, including responsibility for transportation
Access to a reliable phone
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien
Must be at least 17 years old at commencement of service, or an eligible out-of-school youth aged 16
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet an alternative AmeriCorps education eligibility pathway, or obtain a waiver
Commitment to the full service term
Commitment to the AmeriCorps and DREAM missions
Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new service-related skills
Must complete NSOPW, statewide criminal repository, and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history checks
Identity verification with a government-issued photo ID
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
May occasionally lift or move items over 50 pounds
Ability to travel locally and occasionally interregionally, including occasional out-of-area and overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Living Stipend provided to you in biweekly payments
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility
Child care assistance
Medicaid eligibility
Student loan deferment (forbearance)
Other publicly-funded benefits, such as heating and utility assistance
Segal Education Award upon completion of the service term
Support from a DREAM AmeriCorps Director
Professional development opportunities throughout the service term