United Way of Gloucester County is accepting resumes for the position of Director of Community Engagement. If interested in joining our team please send a current resume, cover letter and professional references to: Michael Gower, Executive Director at 454 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, New Jersey 08086 or by email at mgower@uwgcnj.org. A copy of the job description can be downloaded here.

Position: Director of Community Engagement

Job Description
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Various Volunteer Committees & Unpaid Interns
Position Classification: FT, salaried, exempt
Hours: Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Anticipated Salary Range: $35,000 – $45,000 (based on experience)

Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Community Engagement develops and implements the United Way of Gloucester County (UWGC) Community Engagement agenda including but not limited to: participating in and supporting the grant making process; developing and maintaining external communications; supervising various volunteer committees; and participating in community activities representing UWGC to advance the organization’s mission.

35% – Grant Making Process / Community Impact:

1. Coordinate and support the organization’s volunteer lead grant making process:

• Update and maintain agency contact lists, volunteer member lists, program request forms, allocation procedure forms, email lists and CMS
• Lead annual Review Group member orientation/ training
• Schedule allocation process timetable and agency visit/presentation meetings
• Coordinate the request for proposal process
• Coordinate, schedule and prepare appropriate reports, meeting minutes and agendas
• Prepare funding recommendation reports for approval
• Collect, review and report funded programs (Outcome measurements; Impact reports; etc.)

2. Maintain grant distribution records in an accurate and timely fashion
3. Prepare funding and impact reports for internal and external communications
4. Act as the organization’s liaison with local nonprofit organizations
5. Coordinate special UW initiatives – examples include: Transportation Program, Mental Health Initiative, Financial Stability/ Tax Aide Program, discount prescription cards, etc.
6. Support strategic planning activities
7. Prepare grant requests on behalf of the organization and complete reports accurately and in accordance with the application
8. With the Executive Director and Community Impact Cabinet, research and identify appropriate community investment opportunities with both current and prospective partner agencies

35% – Develop & Maintain External Communications / Marketing:

1. Responds to inquiries in an accurate and timely fashion
2. Manage, prepare, schedule and post on organization’s social media accounts
3. Prepare and manage the distribution of media releases, direct mail and other communications
4. Connect with UWGC partners to share and promote communication and marketing materials
5. Design notices, flyers and other marketing materials
6. Maintain and update email, mailing and distribution lists
7. Coordinate production and distribution of e-newsletter
8. Prepare reports, grant requests & renewals, maintain files, minutes and documents
9. Coordinate annual publication production including annual reports; campaign materials; etc.
10. Update allocation funding and panel members for UWGC brochures, website, social media, etc.

20% – Volunteer Management & Community Outreach / Engagement:

1. Represent the UWGC at various functions and events (in person and virtually)
2. Recruit and maintain volunteer involvement
3. Coordinate meeting dates and schedules
4. Lead/ support volunteer committees:

• Community Impact Cabinet
• Women United Council
• Event Committee
• Others, as assigned or needed

5. Recruit, engage and supervise volunteers and interns
6. Coordinate agency’s annual campaign kickoff event(s)
7. Coordinate annual drives which include: Food Drive; Toys for Tots; and School Supply Drive
8. Coordinate AARP Tax Assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and programs, including scheduling

10% – Misc. & Other assigned duties:


1. Assist in overall activities of United Way by working in a team environment
2. Assist in annual campaign and fundraising appeals
3. Coordinate agency and volunteer speakers for campaign and special events
4. Field inquiries; assist and connect those looking for programs and services
5. Participate in United Way Worldwide (UWW) and United Ways of New Jersey (UWNJ) meetings, webinars, conference calls, and ListServs
6. “Other duties as assigned”

Qualification/Requirements/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Solid practical knowledge of human services issues and programs, and not-for-profit organizations; minimum of two years of experience in non-profit human service agency or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Community building and organizing skills
• Project management experience
• Ability to develop and maintain needed information systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Public speaking experience
• Experience using social media platforms
• Microsoft Office, Excel and database experience
• Ability to work well with diverse constituency including volunteer committees and community partners
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Physical Requirements – The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in-person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee may be required to travel to offsite locations for meetings, presentations and to attend events.