Special Events Manager

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 .

DREAM seeks a Special Events Manager (posted as the Fundraising Events Manager) to join its Advancement team. Reporting to the Director of Special Events, this role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of DREAM’s fundraising and donor engagement events while serving as the operational project manager for the Advancement department.

Working closely with the Director of Special Events, Advancement Operations Manager, Database Manager, Advancement leadership, and cross-functional partners, this role manages event logistics, departmental operations, project management, volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship activities that support DREAM’s fundraising priorities.

As an operational lead for Advancement events and departmental initiatives, this role translates strategic event plans into seamless execution, exceptional donor experiences, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong relationships, and creating exceptional experiences that strengthen donor engagement and organizational impact.