United Way of Kaw Valley Career Opportunities

Please send your resume and cover letter to HR@UWKawValley.org for any career positions. 
Click each title link for a full position description in PDF format. Unless otherwise noted, applications will be considered as they are received until the position is filled.
Click here for the current list of benefits offered to UWKV employees (current benefits and levels are subject to change; may not apply to part-time positions).

Director of Donor Engagement - Douglas County

Reports To: Vice President of Resource Development
Job Level/Status: Exempt
Division: Resource Development
Primary Office: Douglas County (Lawrence)
Proposed Salary Range: $50,000-$54,000

The Douglas County Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of individual and workplace donors throughout Douglas County. This individual serves as the primary contact for businesses as they seek to engage with United Way, including through workplace campaigns. The Director spends substantial time out of the office connecting with companies and helping them plan, coordinate and execute successful and engaging fundraising efforts through financial pledging, special event planning and support, and corporate giving. In addition, this individual works with companies year-round to engage employees in educational and volunteer opportunities to deepen their connection with United Way The Director also works to engage non-workplace donors through in-person meetings, direct mail, events, and other types of outreach, in addition to grant writing. Full position description.

An important note about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UWKV

To truly Live United, we must commit to placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of our work, internally and externally. A successful fight for the education, financial stability and health of every person requires that we listen to, learn from and amplify the voices of those who are most in need and those who have been traditionally underrepresented. We recognize that everyone in our United Way community brings value to our mission. We understand every employee, donor, volunteer, partner and stakeholder brings different experiences, perspectives and expectations. We respect and encourage insight and participation from all. We actively promote a variety of voices among our staff, volunteer committees and Board of Directors, and the non-profit community. We commit to being curious and courageous in how we communicate with each other. We do so in a constant effort to grow and move our community forward together.

Equal Opportunity

UWKV is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of UWKV to take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. In additional to federal law requirements, UWKV complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Agency has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All other personnel actions or programs such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, agency sponsored training, education and other personnel programs will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner, provided the individual is qualified to perform the work available.

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information.

AmeriCorps Member Opportunities at VISTA sites

Dive into adventure with AmeriCorps at a local VISTA program site! Design exciting volunteer programs, rally support, and help create a community where everyone thrives and low-income needs are met. Your impact starts here! 

VISTA AmericCorps Volunteer Coordinators

Join us as a VISTA AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator and make a lasting impact in your community! This dynamic position is all about fostering a vibrant volunteer network that meets the needs of low-income populations. You’ll be at the forefront of creating engaging training programs and curriculums that inspire and equip volunteers to act. As a key player in our team, you'll recruit passionate individuals eager to give back, helping them find their perfect fit within our organization. Your creativity will shine as you design training sessions that not only inform but also motivate volunteers to make a difference. You’ll facilitate connections, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose. In addition to volunteer recruitment and training, you'll be involved in strategic planning and decision-making processes, contributing to the broader vision of our organization. Your efforts will help build a robust volunteer base that enhances our capacity to support low-income communities effectively. By the end of your service, you will have empowered a diverse group of volunteers and strengthened community ties, ensuring that the needs of those we serve are met with compassion and commitment. If you're ready to take on a fulfilling challenge and be part of something bigger, apply now and help us create a community where everyone thrives! 

• District Court of Douglas County - The District Court is seeking a dedicated and proactive AmeriCorps VISTA member to join our team and build a comprehensive volunteer experience program. This full-time position is designed to support the development and implementation of best practice training modules for our volunteers and staff, ensuring a high level of care, attention, and work conditions to support them. The VISTA member will focus on creating a trauma-informed and wellbeing-oriented environment for all volunteers.
• Community Children's Center - This Family Resource Center (FRC) VISTA position supports wraparound services for Community Children’s Center (CCC) focused on basic needs supports for Douglas County, Kansas families with children from birth - five. The FRC provides wraparound services including a clothing closet, children’s programming, parent education, and resource navigation to stabilize and strengthen the lives of families with young children

  As the FRC VISTA, you will provide support by identifying and managing volunteers for the FRC, helping build capacity and innovation by sustaining relationships with community partners, and improving shopper experience by developing a robust volunteer training program.
   

If interested in a VISTA AmeriCorps position, please complete the Application Interest Form here.