Job Opportunities

First Steps Community Screener

Purpose:

The First Steps Community Screener is a critical link in the ongoing communication, planning, documentation, recruitment, screening and linking families to available services and resources through the First Steps program, based on identified needs of the family. The Community Screener and must possess skills to market the program, work with community partners, engage easily with families and children through direct interaction, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, and experience in collecting and maintaining data using different worksheets (e.g. excel, word, etc.). The First Steps Community Screener serves as a vital contact between the community, families/caregivers and the United Way of Central Georgia; as the First Steps program serves as the entry way into the home visiting program, Parents as Teachers, which supports parents/caregivers and children.

 

Reports To:

Early Learning Resource Manager

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), or at least 2 years’ experience working with families.
  • and/ or social/community programs and have some marketing and sales experience. 
  • Must agree to and pass a criminal background check (including fingerprints)
  • Creative, responsible, organized, flexible, self-motivated and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment; values education and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with ability to adapt to changing environments and work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
  • Standard knowledge and understanding of working on a computer and Microsoft Office Suite

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Program Support
    • Screen families utilizing the Georgia Home Visiting Program First Steps screening for
    • Link primary caregivers with available services and resources, based on identified family needs.
    • Complete required First Steps Georgia training and any other training specified by service delivery partner (s) prior to serving families.
    • Survey families utilizing the First Steps satisfaction survey.
    • Complete data entry as prescribed by the Georgia Home Visiting Program framework in a timely manner.
  • Communication & Team Building
    • Relay information and respond to all communications from United Way of Central Georgia and community and program partners in a timely and effective manner.
    • Identify program challenges as they arise and work with program team and partners to resolve them.
  • Administrative
    • Coordinate, track, and monitor First Steps screenings, surveys, data. etc.
    • Respond to all e-mail, text and voice messages in a timely manner.
    • Effectively track and follow-up with program partners, families, etc.
    • Follow all United Way of Central Georgia, and program confidentiality policies.

 

Job Specifics:

  • Part time, approximately 17-20 hours per week
  • May require evening and weekend work on some occasions.
  • This is a grant funded position, with the opportunity to renew annually contingent upon funding.
  • The candidate must also have reliable transportation and be able to travel related program events.
  • Must be capable of working remotely in some instances.

 

How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume detailing experience to Lauralen Avery, LAvery@unitedwaycg.com

Resource Development Director

Purpose:

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to successfully run the Annual Campaign for a select portfolio of companies and the solicitation and maintenance of individual major gifts within the portfolio. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with other departments to ensure the success of organizational strategies and initiatives. The Resource Development Director is also tasked with identifying new and growth-potential partnerships and implementing special strategies to enhance their relationships with United Way of Central Georgia

 

Reports To:

VP of Resource Development

 

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's (Required)
  • Experience:
    • Fundraising or Sales: 2 years (Required)
    • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Ability to commute/relocate:
    • Macon, GA 31201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Implement Fundraising Campaigns
    • Create and implement a plan to achieve the campaign fundraising goal(s) in portfolio(s)
    • Plan, organize and conduct the Annual Campaign in assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Secure support of corporations, individuals, and foundations for assigned programs and initiatives.
    • Analyze and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of past workplace campaigns to develop strategies and plans for continuous quality improvement.
    • Monitor resource development progress and project anticipated results.
    • Collaborate with the finance department to create best practices in gift processing and financial opportunities for donors to create excellent donor experiences.
    • In coordination with the Director of Philanthropy, identify growth-potential companies to engage with United Way of Central Georgia and grow in campaign participation, corporate giving, grants and volunteer engagement.
  2. Manage Relationships with Prospects and Volunteers
    • Manage and implement year-round relationships with corporate partners to ensure long-term partnerships and support of UWCG's programs.
    • Manage relationships with company donors and key stakeholder prospects within accounts.
    • Provide on-going training, direction, and support for UWCG volunteers participating in cabinets, committees and other areas as needed. Conduct meetings with volunteers on a regular basis to assess progress. Assist in setting goals, task identification, motivational ideas, timetables and schedules for responsibility areas, recognition, and reporting.
    • Participate in the identification, recruitment, orientation, and training of other organizational UWCG volunteers.
  3. Special Project- Donor Network Leadership
    • Develop and implement strategies to deepen the donors’ engagement with United Way of Central Georgia
    • Collaborate with the Vice President and Financial Officer to create measurements to show engagement of members.
    • Collaborate with other resource development staff to support them in acquiring new members in and out of the workplace.
    • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for the respective group.
    • Coordinate and lead other special projects.
  4. Special Strategic Growth Strategist
    • Work to cultivate emerging companies and forge new United Way of Central Georgia partnerships.
    • Serve as a mentor to other resource development members in identifying key access points for company growth in respective portfolios.
    • Demonstrate excellent leadership and guidance when sharing and implementing vision of special growth strategies, serving as a mentor and role model to the rest of the team.

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Job Specifics:

  • Full-time, In-person
  • 8-hour shift Monday-Friday
  • Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental pay types:
    • Bonus-pay

 

How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume detailing experience to Brandi Rozier, BRozier@unitedwaycg.com.