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About United Way of Utah County
United Way of Utah County brings people together to help every child and family thrive. We partner with schools, businesses, volunteers, and community organizations to strengthen early childhood education, support mental health, improve financial stability, and connect families with the resources they need.
Each year, thousands of local children and families benefit from programs including afterschool learning, parent education, volunteer service, tax assistance, and community resource referrals. Every donor helps make this work possible.
Position Overview
United Way of Utah County is seeking a creative, relationship-driven Donor Relations & Communications Officer to lead donor communications and engagement strategies that strengthen relationships, inspire generosity, and demonstrate the impact of giving.
This role combines fundraising communications, marketing, technology, and donor stewardship. The Donor Relations Officer will lead donor email communications, direct mail campaigns, fundraising appeals, and stewardship efforts while improving the systems and technology used to create personalized donor experiences.
The position also manages relationships with Leadership Donors giving $1,000–$4,999 through meetings, events, and personalized outreach that encourage continued and increased giving.
The ideal candidate enjoys writing, building relationships, managing projects, learning new technology, and connecting people with meaningful causes.
Salary: $19–21/hour, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
Job Responsibilities
Donor Communications & Engagement
- Lead donor communication strategies across multiple fundraising campaigns and donor audiences.
- Develop annual donor communication calendars for fundraising, stewardship, and engagement.
- Write and coordinate donor emails, direct mail, fundraising appeals, giving statements, post-campaign thank-you communications, and donor recognition.
- Manage segmented email campaigns that deliver personalized communications based on donor interests and giving history.
- Evaluate and implement new email marketing platforms, communication tools, and workflows that improve donor engagement and efficiency.
- Develop donor segmentation, automation, and communication systems that strengthen stewardship and retention.
- Analyze campaign performance and recommend new strategies to improve donor engagement and fundraising results.
Leadership Donor Development
- Cultivate and steward Leadership Donors giving $1,000–$4,999 annually through meetings, events, and personalized outreach.
- Identify prospective leadership donors and help grow the pipeline to major giving.
- Coordinate donor tours, cottage meetings, volunteer experiences, and other engagement opportunities.
Fundraising Campaigns
- Lead donor communications for campaigns supporting programs such as Sub for Santa, Summer Learning, Community Centers, and year-end giving.
- Coordinate fundraising communications with the Corporate Engagement, Individual Philanthropy, Volunteer Center, and Marketing teams.
- Help create compelling stories and donor experiences that demonstrate the impact of giving.
Position Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, marketing, communications, public relations, sales, customer success, or relationship management.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems and email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp is preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Creative problem solver who enjoys improving systems and processes.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for meetings throughout Utah County.
- Willingness to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, or weekends for donor events and community activities.
Position open until filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Senior Director of Resource Development, Janie Brigman, through alysseb@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 optimal development during pregnancy and early childhood.
Help Me Grow Utah works closely with the Utah Integrated Developmental Screening project, Celebrate the Stages, to expand the number of families completing the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screenings through providers in the community. We work to coordinate across systems to share data on developmental screenings and provide stronger follow-up for families to support their child’s development.
Position Description: As an ASQ Community Coordinator and key part of the team for the Celebrate the Stages Developmental Screening Project, you will be engaged in the planning and implementation of a system that will change the trajectory of children and families in Utah. You will be garnering support from many sectors to educate and encourage developmental promotion and screening, linkage to services, and supporting children at a very young age in their development. You will be involved in the sharing of data that will encourage communities to support early childhood. You will be working alongside our Help Me Grow Utah team and the Project Manager from the Office of Childcare to conduct outreach to child care providers, families, physicians, and community partners; offer trainings; and educate families to advocate for their child’s developmental well-being. To support this exciting system, the ASQ Community Coordinator will be responsible for (1) collaborating on the development of a strategic plan on how best to expand and support developmental screening across the state, (2) evaluating the effectiveness of outreach activities over time, (3) building sustainable partnerships with other early childhood partners, (4) facilitating trainings and offering continued support for those using the ASQ tools, and (5) helping families support their child’s development. You will also be primarily responsible for increasing awareness of Help Me Grow Utah through community outreach in Northern Utah, including Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Morgan, and Box Elder counties. This includes promoting Help Me Grow Utah to child care providers, healthcare providers, educators, service providers, and families, among others. You will mainly perform outreach by giving formal presentations, participating in community events, working in partnership with other agencies, overseeing networking events and family events, and directing other relevant activities. In order to ensure effective outreach, the ASQ Community Coordinator will be responsible for (1) developing a strategic plan on how best to expand Help Me Grow Utah’s reach in the area, (2) formally evaluating the effectiveness of Help Me Grow Utah’s outreach activities over time, and (3) building sustainable partnerships with other early childhood partners. Additionally, the ASQ Community Coordinator actively identifies new family-centric community resources for Help Me Grow Utah’s resource database.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficient English and Spanish verbal and written skills highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, early childhood, health promotion, or related field with one year of experience
- Community outreach, child development, systems building, or nonprofit experience
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Valid Utah Driver’s License
- Access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours (mileage reimbursable)
- Willingness to travel around the state periodically to build partnerships and conduct training.
- Willingness to commute to Provo, UT for periodic meetings \Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new software applications and databases
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 early childcare providers and the families they serve, as well as other community leaders as needed. The candidate should carry themselves with a great degree of professionalism and feel comfortable public speaking in front of both small and large audiences. Additionally, they will be a self-starter who is hard-working and able to work with the flexibility as the program progresses. Child development knowledge is highly desired.
Benefits and Compensation: United Way of Utah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a part-time hourly position with a wage starting at $21.00/hour, increasing dependent on experience and education. Benefits include holidays, sick leave and vacation days.
Work Location and Schedule: This is a remote work position of 20 hours a week. A typical schedule is Monday-Friday; however, some early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays are 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. Frequently, 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.
Applications accepted until position is filled. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to:
Natalya Millet, Outreach Coordinator
United Way: Help Me Grow Utah
natalyam@unitedwayuc.org
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
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.