Community Impact Coordinator

United Way International; Cumberland (MD); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year of employment

Prorated sick leave accrual

Résumé du poste

United Way Worldwide is seeking a Part-time Community Impact Coordinator in Cumberland, MD. The role supports PHUW’s operations, donor communications, campaigns and events, and coordinates Imagination Library activities for Allegany County.

The position requires 20 hours/week, with occasional evenings or weekends, and travel within local counties may be required. Office-based role with a focus on literacy and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience organizing programs or working with community partners.
• Clear writing, public speaking, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage people from varied backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and enrollment/contact databases.

Responsabilités

• Provide office administration and communications support.
• Assist with donor communications and monthly newsletters; maintain donor database.
• Support campaign mailings, events, and on-site event coordination as needed.
• Build relationships with families, schools, and community partners to support literacy programs.
• Coordinate enrollment, book-order administration and reporting for DPIL of Allegany County.

Connaissances

Program coordination experience

Clear writing

Public speaking

Organization

Attention to detail

Engage diverse communities

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Enrollment databases

Description du poste

Community Impact Coordinator

Part-time (20 hours/week) | Based in Cumberland, MD | Pay: $16.50/Hour

Schedule and work location

Part-time, 20 hours per week, generally worked on varying days Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and

4:30 p.m.

Office coverage and day-to-day administrative support are priorities. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be requested for a specific or exceptional event need, as arranged with the Executive Director.

The position is based at the PHUW office in Cumberland, Maryland. Occasional travel within Garrett and Allegany counties in Maryland and Mineral and Hampshire counties in West Virginia may be assigned based on program needs and office coverage.

Travel and event participation will generally occur during regularly scheduled working hours and will be coordinated with the Executive Director.

Part-time leave benefits include paid holidays, vacation eligibility after one year of employment based on average hours worked during the preceding 12 months, and prorated sick leave accrual, in accordance with PHUW’s personnel policy and applicable part-time practices.

Position summary

The Community Impact Coordinator supports PHUW’s office operations, donor communications, campaigns and events, and coordinates activities for the Imagination Library of Allegany County. The position works with the Executive Director, Finance Director, and Operations Manager to strengthen program delivery and community participation across PHUW’s service area of Garrett and Allegany counties in Maryland and Mineral and Hampshire counties in West Virginia. Imagination Library duties apply to Allegany County.

Office administration and communications

• Answer and direct telephone calls and provide general assistance to callers and visitors.
• Assist with daily office operations and administrative needs.
• Assist with preparation of the monthly newsletter and maintenance of the Constant Contact database.
• Review online and printed resource guides to verify that information about PHUW is current.

Finance and donor communications support

• Assist the Finance Director with administrative tasks, including printing monthly donor thank you letters for the Executive Director’s signature.
• Print mailing labels and prepare and mail donor correspondence.

Campaign and event support

• Assist with campaign mailings and presentations to community groups as needed.
• Assist with planning and administrative support for PHUW events. Provide on-site support when assigned by the Executive Director, considering office coverage, the regular work schedule and whether other staff are attending.

Community partnerships and program coordination

• Build relationships with families, schools and community partners to support literacy and participation.
• Coordinate enrollment, book-order administration and reporting for DPIL of Allegany County.
• Collaborate with finance, fundraising and program staff to complete assigned activities.

Performance review and other duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in an annual performance review conducted by the Executive Director and establish goals for the following year.

Imagination Library of Allegany County

Provide the following support for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL).

Enrollment and address management

• Maintain and update the database of participating children.
• Verify and correct addresses identified through returned books and National Change of Address (NCOA) information.
• Mail graduation cards to children.

Steering committee coordination

• Assist the Executive Director in recruiting steering committee members to ensure representation of program partners.
• Schedule and plan steering committee meetings and prepare meeting materials.
• Keep committee members informed of important updates between meetings and share program financial reports.

Fundraising and financial planning

• Work with the Executive Director to develop the annual program budget.
• Prepare and mail donor solicitation letters, including the annual donation mailing.
• Prepare donor thank you letters and coordinate thank you cards with the person signing the correspondence before mailing.
• Assist with writing and submitting applicable grant applications and in completing and submitting grant reports.

Outreach and communications

• Prepare and send news releases and prepare social media posts about the program.
• Review website content for accuracy and currency and prepare new material when needed.
• Speak to community groups about the Imagination Library.
• Attend selected community events to promote the program and register children when assigned, generally during scheduled working hours and subject to office coverage needs.
• Attend the Imagination Library Homecoming conference as the budget allows.
• Coordinate planning and administrative support for DPIL graduation, Give Like Dolly Day and other DPIL-specific community events. On-site attendance will be determined with the Executive Director based on the work schedule and office coverage.

Materials and reporting

• Maintain an inventory of program materials and supplies and work with the Finance Manager to order items as needed.
• Order brochures from the Dollywood Foundation and other program materials as needed.
• Track program information and prepare reports on activities and outcomes.

Proposed qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience organizing programs or working with community partners.
• Clear writing, public speaking, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage people from varied backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and contact or enrollment databases.
• Employment is contingent upon completion of PHUW’s required background check.