Under the supervision of the CPO, the Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the community investment process for affiliate agencies, residential mailings, resource development process and community program services.    The incumbent in this role will assist in all aspects of coordination between the office and the Board of Directors such as meetings, community events or special projects.  This position requires flexibility to work some non-traditional hours and some travel throughout the Northwest suburban area.

Requirements:  Associate’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred or equivalent of education and experience.  One to three years administrative work experience.   S/He must posses a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with strong organizational and analytical skills.  S/He must have a proven ability to respond to and complete strict deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to  interact, professionally, with constituents from diverse professions and communities.  The candidate must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fully proficient and experienced in the latest version of Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).  Prior experience with Microsoft Access or ANDAR preferred, but not required (will train).

United Way offers a competitive compensation package and the following benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Guardian Dental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and much more…

If you are interested in applying for this particular position, please click here to complete the Prescreen Assessment and attach your cover letter and resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce. United Way, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 312-906-2352 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Administrative Coordinator – NWS

Reporting to the Manager, Donor Services, the Campaign Audit Specialist is directly responsible for maintaining control of the critical day-to-day campaign audit functions related to the analysis, coding and application of lockbox, credit card and other incoming pledges and payments.

 Requirements:

An Associates degree or equivalent course work and three to five years in accounting and/or in a high-volume transaction processing environment; or equivalent combination of college education and experience.  The ideal candidate must have the ability to work in a multi-platform computer environment (micro-computer and LAN) using both custom and off-the shelf software.  Proven ability to use a 10 key adding machine/calculator is a must.  Effective communication skills both verbal and written are key in this role.  Must be fully proficient and experienced in latest version of Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Access a plus).

United Way offers a competitive compensation package and the following benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Guardian Dental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and much more…

Please click here to complete the Prescreen Assessment and attach your cover letter and resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.  United Way, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 312-906-2352 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Campaign Audit Specialist 5 3 12

Position Purpose:  Under the direction of Exec. Assistant and Board Secretary, the Student Intern will provide support and assistance to various departments on assignments.

Principle Responsibilities: 

• General Administrative duties and under guidance of Exec. Assist. Assist with preparation of expense forms, out of town travel forms, procurement card forms, etc.
• Assists with all aspects of preparation for meetings – materials, room set-up requirements, etc.
• Assists with files, recording of business cards and recording of President’s touch points with Board, Top 25, and Tocqueville donors. 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursing a degree in business or administration.
• Organized and ability to prioritize competing assignments within deadlines.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment and initiative.
• Discretion in working with highly confidential information.
• Fully proficient and experienced in latest Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Behavioral Expectations:

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Required hours are 22.5 per week.

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period. There is no promise of a job following this program.

If you are interested in applying please click this link United Way Summer Internship. Complete the Pre-Screen Assessment and attach your resume.

The role of Senior Vice President of Resource Development is a newly created
position that was designed to ensure that there is a stronger, more integrated
strategy to philanthropy. The expectation is that the fundraising program will be
more diversified in that the workplace giving campaign will be stronger as will overall
support from corporate funders while the base of individual donors and private
foundations continues to grow and flourish.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Senior Vice President of Resource
Development will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising
strategy that will result in the realization of the LU2020 goal of $100Ml. He/she will
oversee engagement initiatives, which strengthen constituent relationships, create
awareness and build constituent support for UWMC. The Senior Vice President
manages about 31 staff. Direct reports include the Vice President of Corporate
Development and Vice President of Major & Planned Gifts, Individual and Leadership
Giving.

UWMC is seeking a transformational leader and skilled manager with a track record
of over 10 years of experience in fundraising or sales with demonstrated success in
growing revenue. Prior experience successfully engaging key stakeholders will define
his or her accomplishments. Entrepreneurial experience that proves the candidate’s
ability to recognize and act on revenue generating opportunities that may be
innovative or non-traditional would be highly valued. A broad understanding of all
institutional fundraising strategies, tactics and programs, as well as the proven
ability to overcome the barriers to implementing such, is expected. A spirit of
inquisitiveness, an ability to think strategically and a strong work ethic are essential.
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent; Master’s Degree preferred.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction via electronic
mail to resumes@noeticexsearch.com.

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Sr. Vice President Resource Development Position description 4.2012

Position Purpose:  Under the direction of the Talent Management Generalist, the student intern will assist in achieving staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates for open positions.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Post open positions and internships to job boards.
• Research career websites for job postings and career fairs.
• Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
• Review resumes of potential candidates for particular positions.
• Perform call backs with the potential candidate.
• Conduct calls with references and career counselors.
• Make recommendations regarding top qualified candidates.
• Conduct Phone interviews.
• Schedule interviews with qualified candidates.
• Assist with interviewing candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Major concentration Human Resource Management, Business Administration
• Knowledge of current programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

 Behavioral Expectations:

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Required hours are 10-32 per week.

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position. Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Summer Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.

Position Purpose: The intern will work directly with the Volunteer Center and plan unforgettable volunteer events, help implement and maintain the “Readers, Mentors and Tutors” database, and coordinate meaningful speaking engagements for United Way events. 

Principle Responsibilities:  Daily responsibilities may include:

• Work with community nonprofit partners to identify available projects to be used for future volunteer events.
• Coordinate agency representatives to speak at United Way of Metro Chicago engagements.
• Assist with tracking the agencies that have posted their “Readers, Mentors and Tutors” needs on United Way website.
• Research volunteer opportunities based on requests for volunteer events.
• Maintain strong follow-through with event requestor, United Way account manager and Volunteer Center manager.
• Send out volunteer event proposals within 3 weeks of receiving request.
• Communicate confirmation via email/phone to agency representative, lead volunteer, Volunteer Center manager and United Way account manager.
• Send out Letter of Confirmation and follow-up on event at least 72 hours prior to start date/time.
• Provide volunteer kits (order t-shirts, prepare camera and waiver forms) to United Way account manager.
• Gather and record volunteer information and send Thank You email to all volunteers.
• Compile and track agencies that have/have not responded about “Readers, Mentors and Tutors”.  Request necessary information from the agency so we know who to reach out to about ensuring their “Readers, Mentors and Tutors” needs are posted to Volunteer Solutions.
• Gather and record feedback from speaking engagements.
• Ensure agency speaker information is updated and maintained in United Way of Metro Chicago databases.

 Minimum Qualifications:  

• College student or recent graduate preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and work independently.
• Experience working with computerized databases.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of humor in the workplace is appreciated.

 Behavioral Expectations:

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Required hours are 15-20 per week.

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Summer Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.

Position Purpose:  Assist United Way’s Talent Management department with assessing staff learning needs, organizing United Way learning opportunities for on boarding leadership, supervisory, technical, administrative staff, member offices and other key organizational staff models and present a proposed development in the above categories.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Asses training needs through prior surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• Categorize existing training.
• Benchmark organization staff development models. Prepares and distributes training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids; Schedules the appropriate classroom and prepares the physical set up, including logistical set up.
• Identify gaps in program and propose training needs.
• Prepare cycle of training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a B.S. or graduate degree focused on behavioral psychology, training and development, organizational development, or Human Resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• ability to communicate with all employees, including external vendors, professional training group members, and consultants by phone and in person.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Independent and self starter.
• Discretion in working with highly confidential information.

Behavioral Expectations

• Represent United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Schedule to be agreed upon by supervisor and intern.

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Summer Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.

Position Purpose:  Under the direction of the SSW Fundraising Manager, the student intern will develop new sponsorship opportunities and relationships in regard to the 4th Annual Golf Classic and provide project management support to the SSW staff.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Fundraising – Sponsorship and Donation Requests.
• Marketing – E-marketing and branding.
• Donor Engagement – Event planning and creating innovative programs.
• Administrative work – Coordinating mailings and data entry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences or non-profit related field.
• Organized and ability to prioritize competing assignments within deadlines.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment and initiative.
• Fully proficient and experienced in latest Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Behavioral Expectations

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Required Hours:

10-15/Week, per supervisor’s approval

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

The candidate must be able to commute to the SSW office in order to be considered for the internship.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Summer Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.

Position Purpose:  United Way coordinates the non-profit relationships for an innovative City of Chicago job training initiative called ‘Chicago Career Tech’ (CCT). UW staff work closely with CCT staff to provide technology job shadowing experiences at local non-profit organizations for all CCT Participants. Under the direction of the Director of the Skill-Based Volunteer Program, the Student Intern works with the 2-3 United Way/Chicago Career Tech staff to coordinate the non-profit aspects of the CCT program, including recruitment of non-profits to serve as host sites, management of application materials, and matching of CCT Participants with their host sites.  For more details about CCT, please see www.chicagocareertech.com. In addition, the Student Intern may work with the United Way Volunteer Center as needed/desired.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Volunteer Coordinator to manage application materials from non-profit host sites, which may include phone or e-mail correspondence with non-profits, as well as filing.
• Accompany the Director of the Skill-Based Volunteer Program at recruiting meetings with local non-profits and site visits with CCT Participants.
• Assist with database management to track all placements, resumes, and applications.
• Assist with updating of all marketing materials.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Organized and ability to prioritize competing assignments within deadlines.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment and initiative.
• Discretion in working with highly confidential information.
• Fully proficient and experienced in latest Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

Behavioral Expectations:

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times.

Required hours worked are 15-25  per week.

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Summer Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.

An exciting career opportunity awaits an experienced, entrepreneurial minded, and creative development professional, who can help develop and implement a strategy to grow our corporate partnerships.

Under the supervision of the Director, Corporate Giving, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for maximizing employee and corporate giving partnerships from companies and organizations through researching, analyzing, planning, implementing and measuring effective workplace campaign strategies in order to generate revenue for UWMC’s partner agencies.   He/She will assist with defining and meeting goals and mobilizing resources while creating and cultivating effective, professional relationships with UWMC constituents.  The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong public speaking skills, the ability to work independently and in a team environment with a strong commitment to health and human services.

Requirements: Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fully proficient and experienced in the latest version of Microsoft Office Environment (Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Knowledge of ANDAR is preferred, but not required (will train); Minimum 3 years of fundraising  or sales experience. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or combination of equivalent employment and education experience.

United Way offers a competitive compensation package and the following benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Guardian Dental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and much more…

If you are interested in applying for this particular position, please click here to complete the Prescreen Assessment and attach your cover letter and resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce. United Way, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 312-906-2352 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

To view a detailed description of this position, please click on the position title below:

Fundraising Manager, Corporate Giving 12.13.11