Manager of Community Engagement

Manager of Community
Engagement

Issue Area Team – Impact Division

United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of
philanthropy, government, corporations, the social sector, and
neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and
ensure a better future for our neighbors in need. This is an
ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year
strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing
poverty and financial instability. To make a significant impact in
our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and
compassionate team members who live our shared values of
inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and
excellence.  United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the
resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social
sector and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty
head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need.

Position Summary

United Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success
is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to
achieve our mission. The Manager of Community Engagement’s primary
responsibilities include project management and grants portfolio
management that relies on working in partnership with community
stakeholders and grantees, identifying and providing technical
assistance coordination and support, facilitating shared learnings
amongst stakeholders and grantees, and more. Additionally, this
position works in a collaborative and integrated manner with team
members across the Impact Division as well as across all other
areas of UWCI to ensure that organizational goals and strategies
are realized, and to assist Central Indiana in making significant
progress toward meeting its poverty reduction goals.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed.  They are
not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified. 

• Grantmaking & Relationship
  Management: Collaborate with the Director of Impact
  Funds to support the Impact Funds grantmaking cycle; Review and
  assess grant proposals to reflect UWCI’s values and impact
  priorities; Convene internal and external stakeholders as part of a
  grants review team to make funding recommendations; Conduct site
  visits to grantees to assess program relevance,
  organizational integrity, and stability; Review and
  approve funded grantees’ evaluation reports and monitor grantees’
  progress in achieving key objectives; Provide technical assistance
  to grantees  to develop strategic approaches to systemic
  issues.   
• Community Engagement and Thought
  Leadership: Facilitate and manage issue-area focused
  community events and engagements; Regularly convene and engage with
  community-based organizations and other community stakeholders to
  uplift best practices, identify new solutions, and inform and shape
  strategy and impact.
• Peer Learning and Technical Assistance
  Management: Manage UWCI’s Peer Learning calendar
  including content identification and creation with CBO partners,
  partnership spotlights, and facilitation of bi-monthly virtual
  meetings; Identify training needs and supports that allow grantees
  to progress in achieving key goals and objectives; Identify and
  provide technical assistance to grantees in partnership with and
  supplemental to other bodies of work.
• Parent Advisory Council
  Management: Manage UWCI’s Parent Advisory Council
  including internal and external stakeholder management and
  facilitation/coordination of monthly in-person meetings; Serve as
  liaison for council to UWCI leadership and community stakeholders;
  Lead all aspects of PAC grantmaking including facilitation of RFP,
  application process and review, and execution of contracts and
  grant payments
• Integration and Collaboration: Collaborate in
  an intentional and forward-thinking way with team members within
  UWCI’s Impact Division and across the organization to maximize the
  impact of UWCI’s resources. 
• Research and Evaluation: Stay abreast of
  key issues, evidence-based best practices, and research to inform
  and shape current and future investments, initiatives, and programs
  that support outcomes for individuals and families. Connect
  with Strategic Information & Intelligence Team to understand
  reports, adapt approach/strategy in response to reports, and give
  feedback on reports.  
• Performs special assignments and other
  work, including temporary and/or back-up support of other
  Issue-Area or Impact Division functions and priorities, on an
  as-needed basis.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge,
skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The individual in this role must display the
highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also
values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a
self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and
objectives. The individual should have effective communication
skills, attention to detail and organization, flexibility,
adaptability, and the ability to multi-task and be open-minded in a
fast-paced environment.

Excellent partnership building skills with forming and
maintaining external relationships are required. Ability to manage
multifaceted projects across multiple environments is required.
Must possess effective organizational and interpersonal skills, the
ability to work independently, and an attitude toward achieving
outcomes. Initiative, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency
are essential. 

Reads and interprets documents such as operating instructions
and procedure manuals. Routinely writes detailed reports and
correspondence and responds to questions. Routinely speaks
effectively before groups of customers, clients, and managers
and/or employees of UWCI and external partner
organizations. 

Routinely solves practical problems and deals with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Able
to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form. Makes decisions on how to carry out
specific day-to-day tasks. Typically consults with supervisor on
anything out of the ordinary.  

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or similar related
  area, with a focus on nonprofit management and/or governance
  preferred*
• Minimum of five years of relatable experience in the education,
  nonprofit or public sector preferred*
• Project and/or program management experience with a
  demonstrated ability to develop, implement and execute to achieve
  intended results by working in collaboration with team members,
  following through on commitments, prioritizing work, and managing
  time and resources well
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral
  communication skills, as well as a sense of humor, diplomacy and
  discretion, critical thinking, and judgment
• Experience working within and across a broad range of human
  service providers including interfacing with community-based
  organizations, government institutions, and/or system stakeholders
  preferred
• Experience with large-scale (e.g., community-wide) program
  and/or project management across a broad range of stakeholders
  highly preferred
• Ability to and/or experience in facilitating convenings,
  workshops, focus groups, etc. 
• Knowledge of the Central Indiana region is highly
  preferred.

*Work experience may substitute for education requirements
on a case-by-case basis. 

Position Leader: Impact Funds Director

Position Leads: n/a

FLSA Status:   Exempt, Salaried,
Full-time              

Salary Range: Low to mid-$60’s

Benefits: Complete Benefits Package
Available

Equal Opportunity
Employer

Please apply at
uwci.org/careers

This position description does not constitute a contract of
employment or a guarantee of any terms or conditions of
employment.  UWCI employees are employed on an at-will basis.
In addition, nothing in this position description restricts UWCI’s
right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this
position at any time.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website
below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website.

https://uwci.hirecentric.com/jobs/230045-40421.html