ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

• Build and manage partnerships that advance the community impact work of United Way
• Represent United Way on community coalitions relevant to focus areas of work
• Drive community education around ALICE, the ALICE Report and supplemental data, supported where appropriate by the Director of Development and President & CEO
• Provide oversight and direction for the Community Impact Committee, including the development, implementation, and assessment of an impact agenda
• Research best practices and trends in Community Impact work across United Way Network and other relevant resources

• Work with Executive Director to identify areas for advocacy for both the organization and the ALICE Coalition to determine local, state and federal policies that impact ALICE
• Assist with development of Public Policy Committee

• Provide direction and oversight to Program Manager for Financial Wellness at Work program
• Analyze community-level data collected and overall usage of resource and referral software
• Identify prospective partners and connect new users to resource & referral software including Unite Us and 2-1-1
• Encourage local community organizations to update and maintain information in resource and referral platforms such as United Us and 2-1-1

• Coordinate all aspects of grant review process including:
  • Recruit and train volunteers to review grant applications
  • Manage all aspects of grant application
  • Provide technical assistance to applicants
• Manage communication with community partners receiving grant funding from United Way
• Facilitate annual site visits to organizations receiving grant funding
• Convene and host regular meetings of the Community Impact Committee
• Convene and host regular meetings with funded partner organizations

• Tools for School – assist with development of back-to-school event, including a community resource fair and school supply distribution; coordinate annual school supply drive with local school systems and education foundations
• Day of Action – coordinate projects – set-up, volunteer placement and needed supplies
  • Collaborate with Director of Development to match volunteers with appropriate projects
• ALICE Awareness Week – working with other members of the staff
  • Provide content and strategy for this educational awareness campaign
• Greatest Needs Drive – coordinate annual drive 

• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders from the nonprofit and business community, with a genuine commitment to inclusivity 
• Experience managing and recruiting volunteers 
• Strong interpersonal communication and multi-tasking skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Understanding of and desire to learn more about the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County community 
• Experience with group presentations, providing training and technical assistance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

• Commitment to equity in all aspects of our work, both internally and externally
• Willing to take risks
• Takes initiative
• “All hands on deck” attitude toward work in a small office environment
• Demonstrates a commitment to and passion for a collaborative approach to change
• Ability to work smart and improve efficiencies
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity in all aspects of work and relationships
• Superior organizational skills
• Focus on learning with an ability to incorporate feedback into work and performance

• Must be available for evening and weekend hours as required to support events
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English