United Way of Kaw Valley Career Opportunities

• Please send your resume and cover letter to HR@UWKawValley.org for any open 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) .

Accounting Specialist

Reports To
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Level/Status
Part-time (25 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Division
Finance

Starting Salary Range
$15.50-17.00 per hour

Primary Office
Shawnee County (Topeka)

Job Responsibilities and Duties

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, donation and grant processing. This position works closely with the Senior Accounting Specialist and the Chief Financial Officer.

Administrative Assistant

Reports To 
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Level/Status
Part-time (30 hours per week), Non-Exempt
Division
Management
Starting Salary Range
$17-19 per hour
Primary Office
Shawnee County (Topeka)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position has been filled.

Position Summary 

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Community Impact. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of executive leadership by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, and supporting a variety of organizational initiatives.

As a trusted member of the United Way team, the Administrative Assistant serves as a professional ambassador for the organization, interacting with donors, volunteers, community partners, board members, and staff with discretion, courtesy, and exceptional customer service. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

In addition to executive support, this role assists with board and committee administration, community impact activities, special events, and office operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and committed to advancing United Way's mission by helping executive leadership operate effectively and efficiently. (Click here for a full position description)

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.