Dream Opportunity

Bring career exploration to life on stage and in the classroom.

The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit helping students from underserved communities explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to opportunities they may not otherwise know exist.

We partner with leading global companies including JPMorgan Chase, Blackstone, AT&T, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon, Yahoo, Salesforce, EY, Informa, Paramount, Versace, and more to connect students with career exposure and professional development opportunities.

We are expanding our college and career exploration programming and live student events, and are looking for a Student Programs Facilitator & Event Host to work directly with students, educators, partner schools and event partners.

About the Role

We're looking for an engaging facilitator who can hold a room, whether that's a classroom of high schoolers or a live audience at a trade show.

At events, you'll host student programming such as panels and show floor tours, and lead students working paid event roles through our Dream Access Program. In schools, you'll facilitate structured career exploration sessions using our platform and help educators get the most from it.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in presenting, hosting, acting, training, teaching, facilitation or youth development.

What You'll Do

At live events

• Host and present student programming at trade shows and industry events, including panels and show floor tours.
• Lead and supervise groups of students (18+) working paid event roles across multi-day shows.
• Keep groups engaged, organized and on schedule.
• Represent The Dream Opportunity professionally with event partners and exhibitors.
• Help students connect with companies and industries.

In schools

• Facilitate engaging sessions with high school students, in person and virtually.
• Guide students through structured career and college exploration activities on our platform.
• Train teachers and counselors to use the platform.
• Observe student engagement and share structured feedback with our product and education teams.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are a confident, energetic presenter or host.
• Have experience working with high school students or young adults.
• Can build rapport quickly and keep a group engaged.
• Communicate clearly with students, educators and industry professionals.
• Are comfortable learning and demonstrating technology.
• Are organized, dependable and available for multi-day events, which can include weekends.
• Are passionate about expanding access to college and career opportunities.

Experience in presenting, hosting, acting, training, teaching, youth programming or college and career readiness is strongly preferred.

Why Join The Dream Opportunity?

• Host Live Events: Present at major industry events and help students experience real workplaces.
• Direct Student Impact: Work directly with students as they explore careers, colleges and possibilities for their futures.
• Shape an Education Platform: Your observations and feedback will directly inform how we improve the student and educator experience.
• Professional Growth: Build experience across hosting, facilitation, training and event leadership.
• Mission-Driven Work: Join a growing organization expanding career exposure and paid opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access to them.