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Organization Summary
United Way of Utah County has served children and families for more than 60 years. We partner with businesses, individuals, government entities, and other nonprofits to help children succeed, strengthen youth mental and emotional health, and support families’ financial stability.
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Director owns financial planning, forecasting, management analysis, and finance-function leadership. This role turns reliable accounting records into forecasts, scenarios, and recommendations for leadership and the Board. The Finance Manager owns accounting operations and financial statement preparation; the Senior Finance Director reviews those outputs and uses them for planning and decisions rather than routinely performing transaction or close work.
Primary Responsibilities
- Own short- and long-term cash-flow forecasting and year-end revenue, expense, and operating projections.
- Develop conservative, expected, and optimistic scenarios; update assumptions as fundraising, grant, and spending conditions change.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, set assumptions and timelines, and recommend the final organizational budget to leadership.
- Determine how much revenue the organization needs to raise and by when, considering operating needs, cash timing, restrictions, and reserve goals.
- Define how restricted funds, committed costs, cash balances, and unrestricted spendable resources are presented for decision-making.
- Analyze organization-level trends, material variances, unusual results, and emerging financial risks; present recommendations and options.
- Own finance content for leadership and Board reporting, using financial statements and schedules prepared by the Finance Manager.
- Set the framework for grant financial oversight, including risk thresholds, forecasting expectations, and reporting standards.
- Partner with fundraising, grants, and program leaders on revenue assumptions, grant risks, resource allocation, and financial implications of decisions.
- Supervise the Finance Manager; establish expectations for close timing, reporting quality, documentation, and escalation.
- Approve finance policies, internal-control design, role assignments, and material workflow or system changes.
- Assess the completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness of financial information without reperforming routine accounting work.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, or nonprofit finance.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit revenue, restricted funds, grants, cash flow, and financial statements.
- Demonstrated ability to create forecasts, models, and financial scenarios and translate them into recommendations.
- Ability to identify inconsistencies and risks and exercise sound judgment about materiality and detail.
- Strong spreadsheet and financial-modeling skills.
- Clear communication with non-finance staff, organizational leaders, and governing boards.
- Experience improving financial systems, controls, and processes and supervising finance staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Salary: $70-85,000/year, DOE
Benefits: United Way of Utah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a full-time, 40 hour position—compensation depends on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and flex spending plan.
How to Apply: Please email cover letter & resume to Michaelann Gardner at michaelanng@unitedwayuc.org
Position Overview
United Way of Utah County is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Individual Philanthropy to lead major gift fundraising for our Community Centers and other key initiatives.
This is a highly external role. The Director will spend significant time meeting face-to-face with current and prospective donors, introducing people to United Way’s work, bringing donors into our Community Centers, developing relationships, and asking individuals and families to make significant philanthropic investments.
The Director will build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, with a particular focus on gifts of $10,000 and above, including multi-year commitments and significant investments in our Community Center projects.
We are looking for someone who can think strategically about how to move a relationship from an introduction to a meaningful philanthropic partnership, while also being personable, genuine, and comfortable sitting across the table from a donor. This person should be a self-starter who creates opportunities rather than waiting for them, follows through consistently, and is resilient and adaptable through the changing fundraising landscape.
Success in this role requires someone who enjoys people, is comfortable asking for significant gifts, solves problems creatively, and collaborates well with staff, board members, and community leaders to open doors and build relationships.
The salary range is $55,000–$70,000 for this fulltime position, plus excellent benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Major Gifts Fundraising
- Build and manage a portfolio and pipeline of major donors and prospects, with a primary focus on gifts of $10,000 and above.
- Develop and execute individualized strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
- Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face donor meetings, Center tours, and other relationship-building opportunities.
- Secure major gifts, including multi-year commitments and investments in United Way’s Community Center projects.
- Develop strategies to retain donors and grow their engagement and giving over time.
Donor & Community Engagement
- Work with United Way leadership, board members, Tocqueville Society Cabinet members, and community leaders to identify prospects, secure introductions, and strengthen donor relationships.
- Plan donor events, tours, and other cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
Strategy, Collaboration & Management
- Collaborate with program and Resource Development staff to develop compelling funding opportunities, proposals, and donor materials.
- Track major gift goals, donor activity, next steps, and solicitations in Salesforce CRM and adjust strategies based on results.
Who We’re Looking For
The strongest candidate will be someone who:
- Is highly personable and energized by meeting donors and prospects face-to-face.
- Can confidently communicate a vision, build trust, and ask for significant philanthropic investments.
- Thinks strategically about relationships and how to move them toward meaningful philanthropic partnerships.
- Is a self-starter who takes initiative and creates opportunities.
- Is resilient, persistent, and able to adjust when an approach doesn’t work.
- Is a creative problem solver with strong judgment and follow-through.
- Collaborates effectively with staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Qualifications
- Fundraising, major gifts, sales, business development, relationship management, or similar experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships and achieve fundraising, sales, or relationship-development goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, community leaders, or similar audiences preferred.
- Knowledge of and relationships within Utah County are a plus.
- Experience using Salesforce, fundraising CRMs or similar relationship-management system preferred.
- Valid Utah driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel throughout Utah County.
- Willingness to occasionally work evenings or outside traditional business hours for donor meetings and events.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Senior Director of Resource Development, Janie Brigman, through the Administrative Assistant at alysseb@unitedwayuc.org.
Position Overview
The Sub for Santa Giving Tree Support Specialist helps bring Christmas to thousands of children and families across Utah County. Stationed at the Giving Tree at University Place Mall in Orem, you will serve as the public face of the Sub for Santa program, assisting mall patrons with angel sponsorships, managing gift intake, and ensuring smooth daily tree operations.
Schedule & Commitment
- Employment Term: Friday, November 20, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Mandatory Training: One paid orientation session prior to November 20 (date TBD).
- Weekly Hours: 15–20 hours per week
- Shift Times:
- Monday – Saturday: Morning Shift (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or Evening Shift (3:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Sunday: Midday Coverage (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Availability Requirements: Applicants must be available to work their assigned shifts across weekdays, weekends, and Black Friday (November 27, 2026).
Primary Responsibilities
- Donor & Shopper Engagement: Greet mall patrons warmly, explain the Sub for Santa process, and assist shoppers in selecting and registering to sponsor an angel.
- Station Setup & Tear-Down: Prepare the Giving Tree daily by placing child-information stickers onto mall-printed tags and displaying them; safely remove and stow ornaments at the conclusion of each evening shift.
- Gift Intake & Secure Transport: Receive unwrapped donations from sponsors, log records accurately, and transport items securely using the designated cart/wagon.
- Recordkeeping & Follow-Up: Maintain digital and binder tracking logs, record angel tags distributed and returned, and conduct follow-up communications with sponsor families as directed.
- Station Upkeep: Maintain an organized, stocked, and welcoming display table; safeguard station materials and lockboxes.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able to pass a mandatory background check.
- Access to reliable personal transportation to and from University Place Mall.
- Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable initiating conversations with mall shoppers.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under minimal direct supervision.
- Basic computer and spreadsheet (Excel/Google Sheets) skills for record tracking.
How to Apply
Submit your resume to Mikayla Foster at United Way of Utah County (or via email to Mikayla Foster at mikaylaf@unitedwayuc.org). Positions will be filled immediately upon review of qualified candidates.
Job description:
United Way of Utah County is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to support the expansion of the United Way Community Center in American Fork, Utah. The center provides educational programs that foster social connections and self-efficacy to empower low-income families. This role focuses on building sustainable community relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and creating innovative strategies to engage and retain families. The VISTA member will also help scale the center’s programs and systems, ensuring long-term sustainability and increased access to vital resources to address poverty.
Job duties:
Promotion of the center:
- Collaborate with the marketing department to create handouts or posters to promote the center
- Approach local businesses and organizations to create or strengthen partnerships
- Participate in community and local school events to cultivate relationships that will be beneficial for promoting the new center
- Boost community engagement through social media to attract more families and improve program retention
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and attending community center events to support outreach efforts
Volunteer engagement and program support:
- Lead and strengthen volunteer engagement by identifying program volunteer needs, posting opportunities on volunteer websites, and community platforms, recruiting volunteers, and maintaining consistent communication and follow-up
- Collaborate with the Community Center Coordinator and staff to recruit, onboard, and support volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles, responsibilities, schedules, and the Community Center’s programs and expectations
- Build and maintain relationships with local universities, colleges, and community organizations to identify, recruit, and support interns and volunteers who can contribute to Community Center programs
- Coordinate volunteer schedules, orientations, and onboarding activities to ensure volunteers are prepared and supported in their roles
- Foster a welcoming and positive volunteer experience by recognizing contributions, addressing questions or concerns, and helping volunteers feel connected to the Community Center’s mission
- Work closely with the Community Center Coordinator to support programs, events, and initiatives, ensuring adequate volunteer support and effective program implementation
Collaborate with the Parent Leadership Council:
- Develop meeting agendas, facilitate PLC meetings, and ensure action items are documented and completed
- Lead and manage Community Cafe events, including scheduling, and outreach, and coordination
- Ensure PLC meetings and community events align with goals and family needs
- Support parent leaders by providing resources, guidance, and opportunities for meaningful participation
- Recruit and onboard new parents to participate in the PLC
Data Management, Grants, and Family Retention:
- Create strategies to increase family and volunteer retention
- Help manage the Capital Grant requirements to keep funding on track
- Make sure all family and program surveys are collected and turned in on time
- Help organize and administer Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) developmental tests for children.
- Double-check all program numbers and data to ensure reports are 100% correct
- Create simple strategies to keep volunteers and families coming back and staying involved
Ideal Candidate:
This job has a high level of on-the-job mentoring and is ideal for anyone who wants to build a career in community outreach, marketing, public health, or nonprofit management.
Candidates with either school or work experience in these backgrounds will be prioritized.
We are seeking someone personable, an effective writer, skilled at building connections, and adept at using creative methods to communicate.
The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment of learning and growth rather than routine. We will provide structure and goals so that you feel supported, but no two days on the job are exactly alike. The emphasis is on accomplishing the tasks, with opportunities to change your tactics as needed and try new things.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Building and Engagement – build a community of attendees and families to be served by the expansion project, fostering engagement and support
- Establish partnerships with key organizations to support center activities and programs
- Support the Parent Leadership Council by developing a comprehensive plan for its structure and engagement
- Facilitate the implementation and scaling of programs at the American Fork location to enhance their impact and effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid Utah Driver’s License and access to personal vehicles for use during working hours.
- Ability to Commute to different United Way locations (Required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn new software applications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience in community outreach, education, or nonprofit work is a plus
- Willingness to adapt to new challenges and work in a dynamic, evolving project environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Spanish language skills are highly recommended
Time Commitment:
- Full-time AmeriCorps VISTA service (approximately 40 hours per week)
- One-year service term (with option to renew for another year)
- Start date: November 16, 2026
Work Schedule: The typical work schedule will be 10:00am-6:30pm. This is a full-time 40 hrs./week position based at our office in American Fork, UT. However, working hours may vary and may include occasional night or weekend hours, and may require you to drive to other United Way locations.
Benefits Include:
- Monthly Living Allowance: $2,051 per month (30-day month)
- Rental Assistance: $400 per month
- Educational Award: $6,895 or End-of-Service Stipend: $1,800
- Health Coverage
- Childcare Assistance (if eligible)
- 10 vacation and 10 sick days
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development & Networking Opportunities
- Federal Student Loan Forbearance for qualified loans
- Post-Service Federal Employment Benefits, including Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)
- Internship Credit: Service hours may count toward internship requirements (with school approval)
- Mileage reimbursement
How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Stephania Moinhos at
stephaniam@unitedwayuc.org
Position open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary(one-year contract)
Work Location: In person
You may never have driven a bus before, and that’s okay! We provide on the job paid training to obtain a Class C commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement. This will give you a great employable skill to add.
- Drive paratransit vans, ensuring courteous, safe, and on-time transportation.
- Assist passengers with boarding/disembarking, including securement of wheelchairs and mobility devices—consistent with ADA regulations
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, and report any issues promptly
- Maintain accurate trip logs and communicate any delays, incidents, or concerns to dispatch
- Engage passengers with empathy, patience, and respect—especially those with disabilities or special needs
- Responsible for cleaning and washing bus
- This is a full-time position. The only way to get full-time hours is to work split shifts. That means you could work 3-4 hours in the morning, then 3-4 hours in afternoon/evening. Start and end times vary every day.
- On a rotating basis are you ok working weekends and holidays?
- Do you have any health issues that would prevent you from sitting long periods of time and kneeling multiple times a day
- The only way to get full-time hours is to work split shifts. That means you could work 3-4 hours in the morning, then 3-4 hours in afternoon/evening. Start and end times vary every day. Are you okay working split shifts?
- This position is classified as safety-sensitive under U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and requires compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing rules, which do not permit marijuana use. Are you able to meet these requirements?
How to Apply: Email resume to Gary Tippets at garyt@unitedwayuc.org
Internships
About the Role
United Way of Utah County is seeking a Fundraising Administrative Intern to support our Corporate Engagement team during the holidays. This is a great opportunity for a student or emerging professional looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and grant research.
Time Commitment & Location
- 10-20 hours per week (flexible schedule).
- Hourly rate: $15
- Must be able to work in person at our Provo office during business hours (M–F, 8 AM–5 PM).
- Occasional morning, evening or weekend events and meetings may be available for additional learning opportunities (optional).
- Internship duration: mid-October through mid-December
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to diverse funding strategies, including grants, individual philanthropy, and corporate engagement.
- Opportunities to attend fundraising events and meetings with community leaders, gaining firsthand experience in donor cultivation and engagement.
- Experience working alongside Resource Development, Marketing, Volunteer Center, and Finance teams that support fundraising efforts across Central and Southern Utah.
- Hands-on training with fundraising and marketing platforms such as Salesforce, email platforms, and donation websites.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and research support to the Corporate Engagement Manager, including:
- Corporate and community volunteerism: Supporting corporate accounts with Sub for Santa service project logistics, including email communications, set up, project management, and project wrap up.
- Holiday giving coordination: Coordinating with corporate accounts whose main engagement is participating in Sub for Santa, United Way’s holiday giving program.
- Relationship management: Building/managing relationships with current and new companies wanting to be involved in Sub for Santa.
- New account research & development: researching information about companies who are participating in Sub for Santa for the first time to gauge fundraising potential.
- Donor database management: Updating and maintaining donor contact records in Salesforce CRM.
- Event coordination: Assisting with sending invitations to current and prospective donors.
- Storytelling & impact sharing: Gathering and organizing program impact stories and statistics for donor communications (in collaboration with the Marketing Team).
- Meeting preparation: Assembling materials for donor meetings and planning sessions.
- Fundraising documentation: Organizing key fundraising files in our new SharePoint system (transitioning from Google Drive).
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about nonprofit work, fundraising, and community impact.
- Detail-oriented, quick learner, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new platforms like Salesforce and SharePoint.
This internship is a great stepping stone for anyone interested in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, or marketing. If you’re ready to gain real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, please contact Caroline Glissmeyer at carolineg@unitedwayuc.org
About the Role
United Way of Utah County is seeking two Marketing & Communications Interns to support our Communications Manager in growing our brand presence and community impact. This is a hands-on internship built for someone who wants real portfolio work, not busywork — you’ll leave with a campaign you led from concept to results.
What You’ll Do
- Create content for our social media channels — captions, graphics, short-form video, and scheduling
- Support drafting and distribution of press releases and media materials
- Help plan and execute a marketing campaign from start to finish, with the opportunity to lead key pieces for your portfolio
- Monitor social media engagement and assist with community response
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager on brainstorming and strategy sessions
- Assist with day-to-day administrative support: file organization, printing, and materials prep for events and meetings
What You’ll Gain
- A completed campaign you can showcase in your portfolio or resume
- Real experience across content creation, PR, and nonprofit communications
- Direct mentorship in social strategy and brand storytelling
Who We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Comfortable with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (Canva, CapCut, or similar)
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple small tasks
- Strong writing skills; press release or journalism experience a plus
- Passion for community impact and nonprofit work
Details
- 10 hrs/week
- Unpaid, with college credit as applicable
- Downtown Provo
- To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Emily Carter at emilyc@unitedwayuc.org.
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 Social Media Intern’s efforts are focused on increasing the reach of the program throughout the state through management and improvement of social media and various marketing materials. These include, but are not limited to:
- Team with the Help Me Grow Director to increase social media outreach through the current platforms
- Help design social media images or graphics using program marketing guidelines
- Create, caption, and publish content on social media platforms
- Along with existing protocol, use knowledge-base to provide input and direction to the program’s social media
- Engage our social media audiences with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, and our blog
Internship Duration: Fall Semester, mid-August through mid-December
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in or have graduated from a Marketing, Communications, English, Human Development, Early Childhood, Family Studies, Public Health or a similar program
- Experience with social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest)
- Proficient in English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient technical skills in basic computer literacy, Microsoft Office Suite, and Canva with the ability to learn new software applications and databases
- Great writing skills with the ability and willingness to edit and revise
- Great organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage time well and stay on top of tasks
- Willingness to take initiative on projects
Benefits and Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position and qualifies for school credit and internship requirements; however, you will need to check the exact requirements of your program or degree. We anticipate that by the end of your internship you will have a strong portfolio of meaningful projects.
Work Schedule and Location: This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week and the schedule is flexible based on school schedule. This position can be remote, on-site in Provo, Utah or hybrid. This position reports directly to the Help Me Grow Utah Director.
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Submit resume & cover letter to:
Staci Fuller, Director
United Way: Help Me Grow Utah
stacif@unitedwayuc.org
Program Description: Help Me Grow Utah (HMGU) is a free statewide family information line designed to promote the optimal development of young children by:
- linking families to information and community resources related to child development and parenting
- providing personalized care coordination
- and creating and facilitating partnerships within the community to improve the availability and quality of services for families.
Position Description and Responsibilities: The Parent Support Intern works with our team of Parent Support Specialists and have the opportunity to contact families to help them enroll, review developmental screenings with parents, and more. If you are interested in learning what types of resources are available throughout the state, this internship may be a great fit for you.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working with families via phone, email or text
- Interpreting and giving results of child development questionnaires to parents
- Researching community and informational resources to provide the family as applicable
- Attending meetings and outreach events as they are available
- Writing blog posts about child development topics of interest to you
- Other office tasks as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a Child Development, Public Health, Psychology or Behavioral Science, Family Studies, or similar program
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to participate in collaborative teamwork among staff, interns and volunteers
- Willing to take initiatives on projects
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
- Proper telephone etiquette, including active listening and assessment skills
Benefits and Compensation: This is a volunteer internship position.
Work Schedule: Must commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week. Flexible scheduling available. Position based in Provo, UT. Start date is flexible.
To apply, please visit https://helpmegrowutah.org/who-we-are/get-involved
Overview:
Since 2012, United Way of Utah County’s Digital Literacy program has worked to close the digital divide by providing free training to Utah County residents. With support from community partners, cities, and local organizations, we’ve equipped hundreds of residents with essential computer skills, job application expertise, and the confidence to navigate today’s technology-driven world.
As our Digital Literacy Intern, you’ll help keep this program running and growing, supporting instructors and students in the classroom, maintaining our computer inventory, and helping us reach new volunteers and students through community outreach and marketing.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteer Outreach & Engagement:
- Attend classes throughout the semester to provide support to instructors and document challenges and successes to help inform future program adjustments
- Gather volunteer feedback and document challenges to improve curriculum and support systems
Student Enrollment & Curriculum Development:
- Monitor student enrollment and progress using digital tracking systems
- Conduct check-ins and surveys with students to assess class progress and needs
- Help update and refine curriculum to better serve students
Computer Inventory Management:
- Help refine and maintain our computer inventory system
- Organize, test, and prepare computers in our inventory for program graduates
Marketing & Community Outreach:
- Capture photos and collect student success stories for use in marketing materials and donor communications
- Represent the program at schools, local fairs, festivals to recruit volunteers and students
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for use during working hours
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn new software
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Experience in community outreach, education, or nonprofit work is a plus
- Spanish language skills is a plus
Position Details:
Schedule: 10-20 hours/week (afternoon and evening hours)
Duration: September-December
Location: in-person
Compensation: unpaid
Other Benefits:
- Eligible for internship credit through your university
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Hands-on nonprofit experience across volunteer management, data systems, and community outreach
- Mentorship and professional references from United Way staff
- Direct, visible impact on a program that serves hundreds of Utah County families each year
To Apply:
Please email a resume to Erika at erikao@unitedwayuc.org.
Overview:
For over 40 years, United Way of Utah County’s Sub for Santa program has partnered with local schools and nonprofits to provide Christmas gifts to children across Utah County and connect families with resources that support them year-round. Through the Volunteer Center’s programs, we’ve helped thousands of families receive critical support while creating meaningful connections across our community.
The Volunteer Center coordinates community and corporate volunteers, builds trust with the people we serve, and drives lasting change through volunteer engagement. As our fall intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping Sub for Santa and our other Volunteer Center initiatives running smoothly; supporting volunteer coordination, maintaining accurate program data, and helping us work smarter as we head into our busiest season.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Plan and execute outreach efforts to grow our volunteer base
- Communicate schedules, expectations, and key updates to volunteers and partner organizations to keep programs running smoothly
- Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, community groups, and partner organizations
Database Management
- Clean and update volunteer and program records to keep our database accurate and reliable
- Maintain documentation and organizational systems so programs run consistently across the team
- Review, sort, and process applications from social worker–referred families for the Sub for Santa program
Research & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen organizational systems for long-term program sustainability.
- Submit process improvement ideas and review with team to implement changes
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with willingness to learn new software
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Position Details:
Schedule: 10-20 hours/week
Duration: September – December
Location: in-person
Compensation: unpaid
Other Benefits:
- Eligible for internship credit through your university
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Hands-on nonprofit experience across volunteer management, data systems, and community outreach
- Mentorship and professional references from United Way staff
- Direct, visible impact on a program that serves thousands of Utah County families each year
To Apply:
Please email a resume to Erika at erikao@unitedwayuc.org.
About the Role
United Way of Utah County is seeking a Fundraising Administrative Intern to support our Senior Director of Resource Development. This is a great opportunity for a student or emerging professional looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and grant research.
Time Commitment & Location
- 10–15 hours per week (flexible schedule).
- Must be able to work in person at our Provo office during business hours (M–F, 8 AM–5 PM).
- Occasional morning, evening or weekend events and meetings may be available for additional learning opportunities (optional).
- Internship duration:
- mid-January through mid-April (flexible timeline, but starting early January is preferred).
- mid-April to mid-August (flexible timeline, but starting early April is preferred).
- mid-August through mid-December (flexible timeline, but starting early August is preferred).
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to diverse funding strategies, including grants, individual philanthropy, and corporate engagement.
- Opportunities to attend fundraising events and meetings with community leaders, gaining firsthand experience in donor cultivation and engagement.
- Experience working alongside Resource Development, Marketing, Volunteer Center, and Finance teams that support fundraising efforts across Central and Southern Utah.
- Hands-on training with fundraising and marketing platforms such as Salesforce, email platforms, and donation websites.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and research support to the Senior Director of Resource Development, including:
- Grant and corporate sponsor research: Identifying potential funding opportunities, assessing requirements, and tracking deadlines.
- Grant administration: Managing application records and updating dashboards.
- Donor database management: Updating and maintaining donor contact records in Salesforce CRM.
- Event coordination: Assisting with sending invitations to current and prospective donors.
- Storytelling & impact sharing: Gathering and organizing program impact stories and statistics for donor communications (in collaboration with the Marketing Team).
- Meeting preparation: Assembling materials for donor meetings and planning sessions.
- Fundraising documentation: Organizing key fundraising files in our new SharePoint system (transitioning from Google Drive).
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about nonprofit work, fundraising, and community impact.
- Detail-oriented, quick learner, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new platforms like Salesforce and SharePoint.
This internship is a great stepping stone for anyone interested in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, or marketing. If you’re ready to gain real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, please contact Alysee Brabson at alysseb@unitedwayuc.org
A free service designed to promote a healthy, secure and enjoyable beginning for parents, new babies and their family members. Interns play a crucial role in the success of this program Some responsibilities include: assisting with playgroups, home visitation, weekly parenting class throughout Utah County, recruiting and matching volunteers with families, and more!
Welcome Baby is looking for 3 interns. A 15 hr/week minimum commitment is required. Must be willing to do home visits.
To apply, please visit: https://welcomebabyuc.org/volunteer
Program Description: The United Way Community Centers work to increase the quality of life in their neighborhoods by:
- Providing access to programs that promote individual growth and achievement.
- Encouraging community participation and leadership.
- Offering opportunities for residents to become more invested and connected.
Position Description and Responsibilities: The Community Center Intern will work closely with the Site Coordinators to assist Volunteers who run various programs at the Center. These programs consist of but are not limited to Children’s Activities (choir, dance, science club, reading club, homework help, coding, art, soccer, literacy, and private music lessons), Adult Activities (digital inclusion, cultural integration, crafts, ESL, Zumba, art, and monthly Community Cafes) and a variety of special events (Health Fair, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, etc.).
Responsibilities include:
- Working with volunteers to coordinate materials needed for their classes
- Tracking participant registrations
- Taking participant attendance
- Responding to communications
- Attending weekly staff meeting
- Coordinating a special event
- Other office tasks as necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Ability to collaborate with team members, volunteers, and participant families
- Spanish language helpful but not required
Benefits and Compensation: This is an unpaid internship
Work Schedule: Must commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week. Flexible scheduling is available between the hours of 3pm and 7pm Monday through Friday.