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Director of Community Impact

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South Bend, IN, USA
Full-time

This position is responsible for implementing the Stable Families initiatives of United Way of St. Joseph County within the following areas:  programs including but not limited to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Team HEAT, Emergency Food and Shelter, FAFSA, and People Gotta’ Eat. As Director of Community Impact, he/she is responsible for all aspects of the coordination of financial stability programs, including: planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The job duties and responsibilities are uniquely assigned in the following focus areas: 

  • Stable Families Programs - ensure program success by performing tasks such as those listed as follows:
  • Lead implementation of the strategic direction of the Stable Families impact area.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching and evaluation to Stable Families staff.
  • Integrate United Way of St. Joseph County’s mission in all activities and program development.
  • Develop partnerships with nonprofit organizations, community businesses and key stakeholders within the community to support Stable Families programs.
  • Assist Director of Grants & Special Projects in identifying, securing, administering and reporting on grants which advance the work of the Stable Families impact area.
  • Monitor trends related to social issues affecting poverty and financial stability throughout the region.
  • Share reports on stable Families topics.
  • Participate in local coalitions to stay in tune with St. Joseph County issues, and to help mobilize resources.
  • Work cooperatively with other United Way staff to set priorities, coordinate activities, and resolve issues.
  • Create and implement an effective service delivery model of the United Way of St. Joseph County’s Stable Families programs (currently Team HEAT, Emergency Food & Shelter, VITA, BankOn, FAFSA, and People Gotta’ Eat).
  • Manage and oversee budgets that support Stable Families and its programs.
  • Perform other essential duties as requested by the Vice President of Community Impact.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field, i.e. social work, public administration, health, nonprofit management
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience, preferred.  High School Equivalent with 5 years’ experience in related field will be considered.
  • Knowledge of local agencies and services.
  • Good oral and written skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self motivating with good creative skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to work with Volunteers committees, local Government and Not-For-Profits.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and facilitate meetings and events.
  • Possess high level of time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to engage, motivate and lead a diverse group of constituents including volunteers, staff and community leaders.
  • Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, and collaborative problem solving skills.  
  • Possess excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and database management.                                  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

  • Multi-functional, fast-paced, confidential office setting.
  • Strong team-work with collegial staff and volunteer relationships.
  • Ability to deliver materials to companies/agencies.
  • Ability to clean and maintain a clean desk and common work areas.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   

  • Valid driver’s license, automobile/vehicle, vehicle insurance.
  • Must be able to work beyond normal work hours and on weekends, as needed.
  • Participate in professional growth opportunities, as indicated and available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:               

  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  Must have the ability to handle stress.  Ability to carry 5-20lbs.  Ability to move files to filing cabinet.  Ability to stand and/or sit and file.

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 21 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit