United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) serves eight counties in the Big Bend with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns.  We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to helping our neighbors, friends, and colleagues who are living in poverty or struggling to make ends meet.

Community Impact Associate

United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is seeking an enthusiastic Community Impact Associate who will help UWBB achieve its goals and mission through our initiatives and supported programs within our eight-county footprint.  Reporting to the Vice President of Community Impact, the CI Associate will provide programmatic and administrative support for the implementation of United Way’s work in the areas of Education, Income and Health.  This position will have responsibilities related to UWBB initiatives, program partners, and special CI program events. UWBB initiatives include Reading Pals, Math Pals, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Reality Store and Smile United.

 

 

Schedule:       Part-time (20 hours/week)                        Location:       Tallahassee, FL  (in-person)

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of programs, initiatives, and plans for improved efficacy of community impact
  • Provide administrative and program support for UWBB initiatives to include presentations and program facilitation
  • Assist with the management of current data systems to measure the impact and help report on  UWBB initiatives and funded partner programs
  • Work with CI team to help develop and implement effective volunteer strategies to achieve programmatic goals
  • Conduct follow up on various CI matters that arise at meetings or as requested by VP of Community Impact or Community Impact Strategies Director
  • Actively participate in organization events and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague and team builder
  • Perform other essential functions as assigned

Education, Experience and Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • Connection to organization’s mission
  • Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
  • Integrity/ethics beyond reproach; maintain confidentiality
  • Represent UWBB in a positive manner at all times, including working with staff, volunteers, and program partners and participants
  • Reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license required

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, virtual meeting and scheduling platforms
  • Ability to facilitate group/simulation learning activities
  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays on a regular basis
  • Work well both independently and in a team environment
  • Problem solving skills; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions

 

Work Environment:

  • Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration
  • Professional office setting – on-site position
  • Evening and Saturday hours on a regular basis
  • Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint
  • Pro-rated holiday time, as applicable
  • Office Operating Hours: M-R 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., F 8:30 am-12:00 pm (subject to obligations being met)
  • Physical demands: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors
  • Regular use of standard office equipment

 

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to unitedway@uwbb.org by April 30, 2026.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

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