Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $80,000 - $90,000
Reports to: Jasmine Davenport
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Location: Hybrid - Oakland, CA or Washington, D.C
Agency Overview
In a time of deep division and doubt, Dream.Org is proving that progress is still possible. We bring people together across political, racial, and economic lines to pass groundbreaking legislation, open doors of opportunity, and build a future where freedom and dignity belong to everyone. We operate across three powerful fronts:
Justice Ending mass incarceration and investing in safer communities
Green Building a diverse, inclusive clean economy that works for people and the planet
Tech Expanding access to innovation and opportunity in the tech sector
We dont just believe in democracywe practice it, protect it, and prove that it still works.
Purpose Of The Position:
Dream.Org is seeking a Senior Associate to support the Green Reentry Incubator, an ambitious initiative that bridges environmental justice, workforce equity, and tech accountability. The Senior Associate will play a key role in advancing three major bodies of work:
1. Power in the Problem Campaign a narrative and organizing campaign centering returning citizens and HBCU voices
2. Data Center Accountability Strategy including the Stop Toxic Tech campaign and coalition work
3. Green Skills Accelerator an 8-week training and support program connecting justice-impacted and formerly incarcerated individuals to green careers
This is a highly collaborative role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, is passionate about racial and climate justice, and brings both strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- 35 years of experience in policy, advocacy, campaign, workforce, or nonprofit project coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in cross-cultural or justice-centered contexts
- Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and environmental justice
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, and project management tools (e.g., Asana)
Preferred Education/Skills/Experience::
- Familiarity with issues like reentry, digital equity, clean energy, and/or narrative change
- Success managing multi-sector collaborations across public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders
- Personal experience or significant time spent in communities impacted by climate disruption, environmental racism, and/or economic oppression is highly valued
- Ability to interpret and act on data to drive project outcomes
- Equity-centered mindset with a working knowledge of inclusive workforce strategies
- Proficiency in analytics and data analysis
- Ability to work independently and participate in complex collaborative processes
Duties and Responsibilities:
Campaign & Program Support:
- Coordinate logistics, outreach, and speaker prep for the Power in the Problem HBCU Homecoming Tour and related storytelling events
- Draft content (talking points, toolkits, outreach emails) to support national and local engagement efforts
- Assist in managing relationships with artists, HBCU partners, and campaign vendors
Coalition & Advocacy Coordination:
- Support day-to-day coordination, including scheduling, note-taking, and member communications
- Help maintain databases, documents, and policy trackers related to data center siting, energy use, and permitting
- Conduct light research and support production of fact sheets or advocacy tools
Green Skills Accelerator Operations:
- Assist with cohort recruitment, screening, onboarding, and scheduling
- Track participant progress and coordinate support services (stipends, tech, transportation)
- Help plan in-person weekends, graduations, and employer engagement events
Travel:
30-40%
Why Join Us?
Dream.Org is a unique space for big thinkers and bold doers. We move quickly. We take risks. We believe the future belongs to those who build itand were building a future rooted in justice, equity, and unity.
If youre ready to lead with vision, bring your full self to the table, and grow something that truly matters, we want to hear from you.
Employee Benefits
All full-time employees receive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage. Dream.Org pays 100% of premiums for employee, spouse and dependents. Part-time employees receive 50% coverage. After a 6 month waiting period, employees can contribute to our retirement plan. Currently, Dream.Org offers up to a 5% match. We also offer a flexible spending, pre-tax program for medical expenses, dependent care expenses, transit expenses and parking expenses. All full-time Dream.Org employees accrue 4 weeks of vacation time off and 12 days of sick time off over the first year of employment. Part-time employees accrue time off on a prorated basis. In addition to 10 paid holidays, Dream.Org also provides paid time off from December 24th through January 1st each year.
Dream.Org is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive for a workforce that reflects the populations that we serve. Additionally, upon job offer, each candidate is required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the United States.