Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities

United Way of the Coastal Bend is dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive community change in our key focus areas of education, health and financial stability. Our work culture is mission focused, embraces collaboration and innovation, upholds quality and accountability and is fun!

If you're a driven individual who wants to make a difference in our community, check out the job opportunities at United Way of the Coastal Bend. 

We're hiring for the following positions: 

  • Resource Development Director
  • Success By 6 Resource Coordinator

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JOB TITLE: Resource Development Director

The Resource Development Director role is perfect for someone willing to champion a growing network of nonprofits in the Coastal Bend.

We need a goal-oriented person passionate about raising funds that help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.

Are you a passionate, confident self-starter who likes working both independently and collaboratively? This is the job for you, and you won’t be bored. One day you could be speaking to a crowd of potential donors and the next be coordinating volunteers excited to help the community. 

This role is part of a thriving, established nonprofit serving 10 counties. And yes, the job comes with good pay and benefits, too. 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an application, along with a resume and cover letter via email to unitedway@uwcb.org 

MISSION: It is the mission of United Way of the Coastal Bend to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of community.

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF POSITION:  The Resource Development Director is responsible for implementing strategies (Workplace Campaign, corporate gifts and UWCB branded special events) for the attainment of financial resources to support the mission and vision of United Way of the Coastal Bend; develop and maintain superior donor relationships; and meet measurable revenue goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Resource Development

  • Responsible for managing and leading assigned resource development (RD) lines of business (workplace campaigns, corporate gifts and UWCB branded special events).
  • Work with Community Impact staff to ensure development of volunteers to support resource development work.
  • Under the leadership of the Vice President of Resource Development, assist in the creation of a resource development strategy aligned with organization goals with defined operating plans for each year.
  • Plan and implement annual workplace campaign and special events under the guidance of the CDO.
  • Stewardship of contributions through prompt acknowledgement and regular communications.
  • Development of overall recognition strategy of campaign customers and RD volunteers.
  • Operates with authentic relationship management as the core of donor relations.
  • Cultivates and sustains positive, productive relationships with volunteers, donors and UW staff.
  • Provide expertise and support to workplace campaign and special event volunteers.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Mission Focused: Top priority is to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.

  • Ability to link donor and volunteer aspirations to needs.
  • Ability to catalyze others' commitment to mission.
  • Strives vigorously to accomplish shared goals.
  • Separates one's own interests from organizational interests in order to make the best possible judgments for the organization 

Relationship Oriented:  Is able to communicate effectively to develop, grow, and sustain productive relationships. Knows how to capture and record relevant information and how to interpret and utilize the information to forge partnerships, collaborate, cultivate, grow, sustain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. 

  • Understands and motivates individuals and organizations. 
  • Values diversity and inclusion. 
  • Effectively communicates. 
  • Treats others with respect and dignity. 
  • Actively listens to and facilitates diverse input and contributions.

Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

  • Seeks and shares knowledge of community.
  • Takes a collaborative approach to addressing issues.
  • Focuses on shared goals.
  • Mobilizes a broad range of sectors and resources. 

Results Driven and Results Achieved:  Is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the organization by creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging innovations for broad investment and impact.

  • Has a searing focus on results and can effectively communicate goals and impact.
  • Sets and maintains high performance standards for self and others that support the goals of the organization.
  • Challenges self and others to achieve “stretch” goals.
  • Is personally accountable for the results they achieve. 
  • Is able to adapt quickly to ever-changing environments. 
  • Is organized, able to plan, think strategically, and is creative, innovative, and appropriately persistent.
  • Is able to make decisions and willing to take risks when appropriate to achieve results and meet goals. 

Brand Steward: Is a steward of the UWCB brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the organization.

  • Acts with integrity and strong ethics to foster trust at all levels (personal, market, societal).
  • Defines, communicates and consistently exemplifies the organization’s values and ethics.
  • Understands brand concepts and can articulate these to stakeholders and staff.
  • Is accountable and transparent with all stakeholders.
  • Respects and follows the standards and safeguards that protect the organization’s integrity (e.g., professional standards for financial reporting, integrity of data, security of information systems, use of organizational property, confidentiality, etc.)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Self-Management

  • Present oneself in an appropriate and professional manner.  Communicate, act, react and respond appropriately in all situations.
  • Effectively utilize interpersonal skills and political astuteness to engage with, lead and function as a member of a team.
  • Is trustworthy and acts with integrity, authenticity, humility and in good faith; respecting others’ opinions, priorities, values and interests.

Communication Skills

  • Is understanding and uses empathy, compassion and active listening.
  • Is fully present and aware of subtleties and nuances such as body language and voice tonality to better understand what is important to constituents and how to connect and engage them with UWCB.
  • Is able to influence, persuade, present, request, sell, negotiate and close a deal as appropriate.

Utilize and Acquire Knowledge

  • Is forward-thinking, focused on what is possible, and seeks new tools and knowledge as needed.
  • Is able to use technology when acquiring and utilizing knowledge, and is innovative and creative in its application.
  • Seek to continuously improve interpersonal and professional skills. 

INTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • This position works in support of and under the direction of the VP of Resource Development.

EDUCATION PREFERRED

 Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social services or related field required. 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Possess strong negotiation, communication, problem solving, project management and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information to a broad range of people.
  • Ability to understand and process data extracted from computerized information systems.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Self-confident with personable affect.

OTHER: 

Position requires extensive day travel and some overnight travel.  Must own vehicle and provide proof of required insurance.  Employee must be able to lift 25 lbs.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: 

Executive Exempt—this position is full-time, may exceed a 40-hour work week, and is exempt from Fair Labor Standards and Practices overtime compensation requirements. Employee must be available and able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and some weekends.  

The job description for this position is intended to provide an overview of responsibilities and is not meant to be considered all-inclusive.

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JOB TITLE: Success By 6 Resource Coordinator

The Success By 6 Resource Coordinator is a great fit for someone who delights in helping others and spearheading fun, family-friendly events. It pays well and there’s good benefits too. 

This role is part of a thriving, established nonprofit  that leads a group of other local agencies all working toward the same goal: to improve children’s overall health and early learning.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an application, along with a resume and cover letter via email to unitedway@uwcb.org 

MISSION: It is the mission of United Way of the Coastal Bend to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of community. 
ABOUT THE JOB: The Success By 6 Resource Coordinator role is a great fit for someone who delights in helping others and spearheading fun, family-friendly events. It pays well and there’s good benefits, too.
We need someone who likes connecting families with young children to vital resources and services that support their health, development, and well-being. 
We want someone uplifting who believes in the power of strengthening families. This role is part of a thriving, established nonprofit that leads a group of other local agencies all working toward the same goal: to improve children’s overall health and early learning.

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF POSITION: The Success By 6 (SB6) Resource Coordinator is responsible for navigating and linking families and children to existing resources in the community and will provide the necessary coordination to ensure families are connected to services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

  • Cultivate and sustain positive, productive relationships with community partners, volunteers, and United Way staff.
  • Participate in community outreach initiatives, events and meetings to promote family knowledge and access to Help Me Grow. 
  • Utilize the FindHelp platform to provide a centralized intake and referral system with updated agency/organizational data to facilitate relationship-based referrals for families.
  • Plan quarterly breakfast networking meetings with community partners to strengthen the collaborative efforts for meeting the needs of families and children. 
  • Establish and maintain an effective responsive system for tracking and follow-up with referrals to ensure families receive support when they need it. 
  • Assists in identifying gaps and barriers to services, and system issue trends families experience in utilizing services.
  • Assist in the coordination of the Parent Advisory Council to improve parent voice and decision making for continuous quality improvement, planning committees and community activities.
  • Utilize the On-line Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), explaining scored results and provide families with the ASQ developmental activities, address caregiver concerns empathetically and provide appropriate referrals and follow up.
  • Complete all initial and ongoing training requirements.
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality; follow all agency and program guidelines regarding confidentiality.
  • Other job duties or responsibilities as assigned or requested.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Self-Management
• Present oneself in an appropriate and professional manner. Communicate, act, react and respond appropriately in all situations.
• Effectively utilize interpersonal skills and political astuteness to engage with, lead and function as a member of a team.
• Is trustworthy and acts with integrity, authenticity, humility and in good faith; respecting others’ opinions, priorities, values and interests.
Communication Skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for engaging with diverse groups, ability to conduct community presentations, and build new partner relations.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of populations and personalities with respect, compassion, and dignity.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish highly desirable.
Utilize and Acquire Knowledge
• Is forward-thinking, focused on what is possible, and seeks new tools and knowledge as needed.
• Is able to use technology when acquiring and utilizing knowledge and is innovative and creative in its application.
• Seek to continuously improve interpersonal and professional skills.

INTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position works under the direction of the Success By 6 Director.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, or related social service field strongly preferred.
• 2 years of work experience working with children and families preferred.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possess strong negotiation, communication, problem solving, project management and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information to a broad range of people.
  • Ability to understand and process data extracted from computerized information systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) preferred.
  • Self-confidence with personable affect.

OTHER: Position requires moderate day travel and some overnight travel. Must own vehicle and provide proof of required insurance. Employee must be able to lift 25 lbs.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Executive Exempt—this position is full-time, may exceed a 40-hour work week, and is exempt from Fair Labor Standards and Practices overtime compensation requirements. Employee must be available and able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and some weekends.
The job description for this position is intended to provide an overview of responsibilities and is not meant to be considered all-inclusive.

 

TO THE APPLICANT....
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Our policy is to provide equal employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

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