United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley is committed to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of our communities. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
LOCATION: Boston, MA
POSITION TITLE: Community Ambassador, Corporate Partnerships
REPORTS TO: Manager, Corporate Partnerships
DEPARTMENT: Development
STATUS: Hybrid, Temporary Position (20-week commitment)
HOURS: Part-Time (18.75 Hours/Week)
START DATE: August 21, 2023-January 5, 2024
COMPENSATION: Bi-weekly stipend of $1,186.67
BENEFITS: This position is not benefits-eligible
About United Way
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley’s mission is to reduce the obstacles preventing individuals from reaching their full potential. Focused on driving long-term systemic solutions that communities can embrace, it targets efforts in the areas of child and youth development, housing, and economic mobility. United Way is locally governed and independently operated -one of 1,400 across the country that together form a national movement to create sustainable systemic change. United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley currently evaluates, guides, and invests over $45 million annually in a portfolio of 300+ community-based organizations. It spearheads public policy initiatives tackling the most pressing community issues, making a direct and sustained difference in the lives of individuals.
During The Covid-19 Pandemic, United Way Mobilized Its Deep Partnerships With Nonprofits, State And Municipal Leaders, And Thousands Of Businesses To
United Way also mobilizes thousands of volunteers, philanthropists, and companies annually and raises funding through generous donors who understand that change cannot happen without significant investments.
While the pandemic has left no one untouched, it also put a spotlight on the alarming disparities that have always existed throughout our region. Today, the United Way is making a purposeful shift to an equity driven vision to advance an economically-just region, where access to financial opportunity is universal and prosperity is shared across race and ethnicity.
The Opportunity & Role
The Community Ambassador serves as a member of the Development team for a 20-week commitment period. Community Ambassadors are assigned to one function within the Development division; with a team of dedicated and talented United Way staff and volunteers, Community Ambassadors support programs, efforts, and projects that deeply engage donors and volunteers to help grow investments in United Way’s work and increase its impact in the region. This is an outstanding career opportunity for an exceptionally motivated individual to experience and influence the daily operations of a dynamic nonprofit institution and leverage a broad range of skills.
The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley seeks 1 part-time Community Ambassador, Corporate Partnerships who will embrace the work of United Way of becoming a more diverse and inclusive organization. Building on its core strength of mobilizing the caring power of communities, United Way is undergoing an extensive effort to re-imagine the civic engagement and impact it can have in the region. Top organizational priorities include putting economic justice and racial and ethnic equity at the center of the region’s future, leveraging strong nonprofit and government relationships, redesigning corporate partnerships, and leaning into core diversity, equity, and inclusion values to optimize impact.
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Partnerships, the successful candidate is an individual who is a fast learner, demonstrates creativity, a positive attitude, and can be flexible in the approach and implementation of their work. The position requires strong communication skills (email, phone and virtual platforms), interest in analytics and use of Excel on a consistent basis, and a high degree of comfort when engaging in meetings, presentations, and conversations both in person and via digital platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Individuals committed to service, driven by justice, and who rise by lifting others should apply.
Key Responsibilities
Teamwork, Collaboration & Communication
The Community Ambassador must be able to work successfully across the Development department and other United Way departments to coordinate and communicate support needs/requests. Additionally, they must be able to engage in weekly team meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and organization-sponsored training and team-building events.
This role requires excellent communication skills given constant interaction with both external and internal stakeholders. The Community Ambassador will be expected to capture and maintain accurate and detailed donor and account records in the database to determine both individual and team progress toward organizational objectives.
Requirements
General Accountability
The Department Assistant is accountable for coordination and administrative support functions as well as establishing, maintaining, and overseeing effective administrative processes for strategic initiatives, academics, consistent with SIIT standards and protocols.
Role
The range of accountabilities for this role include, but are not limited to
The Department Assistant provides administrative functions and works in a fast paced environment with constantly changing demands and priorities. There is a requirement to be discreet in handling sensitive and confidential information, as well as organized, thorough, and conscientious to ensure high quality work. The work has department-wide impact and involves coordination with internal and external stakeholders in managing responsibilities and projects of department-wide scope. This position provides additional support as required.
Administrative Support & Office/Makerspace Coordination
Department Initiatives
Required Qualifications and Experience: Successful completion of a business certificate or diploma, combined with at least two years of relevant administrative office experience. Good understanding of administrative processes and procedures coupled with a proven proficiency with a variety of software programs in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word and Access) and other data management software; a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm is required. Must be prompt, reliable, and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with a high level confidentiality. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of First Nations cultures and organizations would be an asset. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation as travel may be required. Knowledge of SK Apprenticeship system would be an asset.
Required Competencies: Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Client Focus, Attention to Detail, Teamwork.
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