Resource Development Specialist

Location: Provo, UT

Position Type: Full-time | In-office

Compensation: $19 – $22 per hour

Start Date: January 6, 2025

About United Way and the Successful Candidate:

Are you passionate about strengthening your community and building meaningful relationships? United Way of Utah County is seeking a dedicated Resource Development Specialist to join our team.

United Way of Utah County is a nonprofit serving our local community. We provide afterschool programs, connect families to housing or healthcare assistance, lead mental health training for teachers and parents, bring the community together through volunteerism, and much more. 

We are seeking a dedicated and outgoing Resource Development Specialist to join our team, supporting our fundraising efforts and helping deepen connections with individual donors across the county. In this role, you’ll help donors understand the vital impact of their contributions, coordinating engaging fundraising strategies like direct mail, employee giving campaigns, and community events to enhance individual giving.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting new people, has strong communication skills, and is both organized and adaptable. If you’re ready to help us make a difference in Utah County, this role may be perfect for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Grow Leadership-Level Giving: Develop and implement strategies to increase giving from leadership-level donors ($1,000+), coordinate employee giving campaigns within local businesses, and engage donors in targeted communities within Utah County.
• Deepen Donor Relationships: Cultivate lasting relationships with leadership donors by meeting with donors and providing impactful updates and communications that demonstrate the difference their gifts make.
• Event Coordination: Lead the vision for the annual Leadership Donor event, ensuring a memorable experience that inspires continued support.
• Support Major Giving Initiatives: Assist the Manager of Individual Philanthropy on projects targeting major donors.
• Coordinate Direct Mail Campaigns: Manage outreach efforts for year-end and other giving periods, focusing on individual donors.
• Engage Emerging Leaders: Work with young professionals through the Emerging Leaders Society to encourage involvement in volunteerism and philanthropy.
• Volunteer & Donation Coordination: Support the Resource Development team in managing in-kind and monetary donation opportunities to benefit United Way programs.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Sales or fundraising experience preferred
• Experience with Salesforce or CRMs is preferred but not required
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout Utah County.
• Must be willing and able to work outside the 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekday timeframe, as needed
• Proactive, flexible, and not afraid of rejection
• Proficient in Word, Excel, email platforms, and general computer skills
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous broad knowledge of Utah County (nonprofits, volunteer activities, businesses, school districts, etc.)

Position open until filled. To apply, please email your resume to Taylor McPheeters Huskinson, Manager of Individual Philanthropy, at TaylorM@unitedwayuc.org. 

Help Me Grow: Volunteer & Donations Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA

Position Type: Full-time, 1-Year Service Term (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Program Description: As an initiative of United Way of Utah County, Help Me Grow Utah is a free statewide family information helpline designed to promote the optimal development during pregnancy and early childhood by:
• linking families to information and community resources related to child development and parenting
• providing personalized care coordination
• creating and facilitating partnerships within the community to improve the availability and quality of services for families

Position Description: The Volunteer and Donations Coordinator is primarily responsible for increasing awareness of HMGU through children’s activity kits. Kits should help children in different areas of development, including communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, personal-social, and social-emotional. This includes:
• Researching developmental activities and creating instruction sheets for volunteers to put together activity kits.
• Recruiting volunteers in a variety of ways—businesses, churches, clubs, schools, individuals, etc.
• Managing and supporting volunteers. Build and maintain ongoing volunteer relationships.
• Collecting and organizing donations.
• Community coordination – distributing these kits to partners to share with families and children.
• Manage and maintain the HMGU Pinterest account to ensure sustainability by curating and posting developmentally appropriate activities and resources for children ages 5-8
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Community outreach, child development, volunteer management, or nonprofit experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Valid Utah Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours (mileage reimbursable)
• Willingness to commute to Murray, UT and Provo, UT for periodic meetings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new software applications and databases
• Proficient English and Spanish verbal and written skills preferred

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess a passion for supporting families and promoting the healthy development of children. They will possess superior interpersonal skills and must feel comfortable approaching, interacting, and teaming with volunteers and community partners. The candidate should carry themselves with a great degree of professionalism and feel comfortable public speaking in front of small audiences. Additionally, they will be a self-starter who is hard-working and thorough. Spanish skills preferred, but not required.

Benefits and Compensation: The United Way AmeriCorps VISTA program offers:
• A monthly stipend of $2,051
• An education award of $6,895 to pay educational expenses or a cash award of $1,800 upon completion of one year of service
• Healthcare benefits
• Settling-in allowance of $750 for members relocating more than 50 miles
• Rent assistance
• Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE): Earn federal non-competitive eligibility, giving you an edge in the federal hiring process.
• Child Care: You may be eligible to receive a child care benefit if you have children under the age of 13.
• A team-oriented environment with professional development and training opportunities.

Work Schedule: This position can be based in either Murray or Provo, UT. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; there may be some early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays required for community events and meetings.

Physical Activity: In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, listening, speaking, writing and operating a personal computer. Occasionally, he/she will be required to drive an automobile to attend meetings or events within the community. Occasionally, he/she is expected to lift and carry office records and supplies up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the job.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.

Submit information to:
Amanda Price at amandap@unitedwayuc.org

Position open until filled.

About AmeriCorps VISTA:

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the United States. VISTA members serve in a full-time capacity for one year, focusing on sustainable solutions to increase the impact of their host organizations. As a VISTA member with United Way of Utah County, you will help enhance community outreach, support volunteer recruitment, and expand resources for low-income families in our Welcome Baby program. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families, while gaining professional experience and benefiting from unique opportunities that can open doors to future public service or nonprofit careers.

About Welcome Baby:

Welcome Baby is a free community service designed to promote a healthy, secure and enjoyable beginning for parents, new babies and their family members.

Welcome Baby focuses on educating parents on child development, increasing parental engagement, and connecting parents to community resources. Our focus is also to better prepare our volunteers and interns to meet the needs of the families that we serve. The VISTA will create a sustainable systems for volunteer recruitment and outreach to better serve the populations served and facilitate the recruitment of volunteers and facilitators for the Welcome Baby Playgroups and “Lending Libraries” with the main goal of empowering more low income families with the supports needed for success in school, work and life

Duties and responsibilities:

• Create and implement a structured curriculum for Welcome Baby home visits.
• Identify and secure additional funding sources to support the Welcome Baby program’s growth
• Develop marketing strategies to increase community awareness, engagement, and participation in the program.
• Data coordination, collection and analysis.
• Attend community events to market the Welcome Baby Program to potential program families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Support the Welcome Baby Coordinator with ongoing projects such as donations, community events, and partner outreach. 

Member Requirements/ Information:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, family relations, education, public health, nonprofit management/leadership, recreation or related degrees preferred. 
• Strong time management skills, the ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner
• Proficient knowledgee of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Reliable vehicle 
•  This assignment is full-time, 40-hour position and requires a 1 year commitment. Typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm, but will need to work evenings and weekends as needed for community outreach and training volunteers.

Benefits:

• Monthly Stipend – $2,051
• Health Benefits 
• Choice of Education Award OR End of Service Stipend
•         Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – $6,895 
•         Post-Service Stipend – $1,800
• $400 per month rent assistance. 
• Student Loan postponement, or forbearance 
• You may be eligible for the postponement, or forbearance, of your student loans. 
• Relocation/Settling-In Allowance Costs 

If you are moving more than 50 miles to serve as a VISTA, you are eligible to receive a relocation and settling-in allowance to assist with your moving expenses. 

• Childcare assistance, if eligible. 
• Non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status with the federal government. 
• Can count what hours you need of the position towards an internship

Start Date: January 13, 2025

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Submit information to natalyam@unitedwayuc.org.

Position open until filled.

United Way Utah Valley Paratransit is looking for kind, caring, safety oriented people to drive for their transportation team.  Paratransit is responsible for transporting senior citizens and people with disabilities around Utah County.  This service allows these populations to have access to much needed work, shopping & medical care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with individuals who have mental and physical dishabilles as well as senior citizens
• Drive a set route and meet pick up and drop off window times
• Help passengers on and off the bus
• Secure wheelchairs—will require bending and kneeling
• Create a safe and secure environment for passengers
• Clean and sanitize bus daily

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude
• Professional behavior
• Safety conscious
• Flexibility
• Understanding and willingness to help people with disabilities

Requirements (all can be completed after hire):

• Pass a background check and drug & alcohol screening (to be completed after hire)
• DOT Medical card required
• Obtain a Class C commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement (assistance available to help obtain this license)

Work Schedule: Full-time & part-time positions available. Morning, afternoon & and weekend only shifts available. Part-time shifts are generally 5:00AM-10:00AM, 1:30PM-6:00PM and 5:00PM-9:30PM

Salary & Benefits: $14—16 per hour, compensation depends on experience and a raise will be given after training is complete. United Way of Utah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time benefits include medical and dental insurance, HSA or flex spending plan, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation, retirement benefits, as well as life and disability insurance.

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Gary Tippets at garyt@unitedwayuc.org  Position open until filled.