Success By 6 Program Coordinator

Description

Who we are:

United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. We break the cycle of economic hardships for families and individuals, striving to create a vibrant, thriving community. Recognizing the urgency of addressing economic challenges, we focus on increasing the availability of high-quality early care and education and access to pivotal resources to address financial barriers in Central Texas. Our united front includes dedicated donors, volunteers, corporate and civic partners, staff, and a connected network of neighbors. Together, we leverage data, community alliances, services, and public engagement to transform Central Texas, responding to urgent needs with lasting, impactful solutions.

Who we want:

The Success By 6 Program Coordinator is a motivated, organized self-starter with excellent time management skills who will support advancement of the overall mission of United Way for Greater Austin and the Success By Six Coalitions. 

Manage daily operations to support the Austin/Travis County and Williamson County Success By 6 Coalitions, including:

• Event and meeting logistical planning, coordination and execution.
• Develop public-facing communications including event invitations and newsletters.
• Maintain a database of key stakeholders and maintain file organization for coalition work.
• Develop and maintain processes for coalition member onboarding.

Coordinate, plan, and execute special projects and assignments to support Williamson County initiatives, including:

• Gather resources and information to inform and implement projects and events
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations and build future partnerships throughout the county. 
• Represent United Way at special events and meetings. 

Who you are:

• Passionate: Mission-aligned and bringing joyfulness to work and the organization knowing your work supports a mission of helping all Central Texas families thrive.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with all departments across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents their interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments — Garners trust and support of others.
• Cultivates innovation: Comes with useful new, better, or unique ideas. Introduces new ways of looking at problems. Implement creative solutions. Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.
• Drives results: Has a robust bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography. Acts with diplomacy and tact. Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way. Establishes constructive relationships with people, both similar and different to themselves.
• Values difference: Recognizing the value different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization and coalition.
• Ensures accountability: Holds self-accountable to meet commitments.
• Action-oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Flexible: Willing to shift focus at a moment’s notice with emerging needs and comfortable with a degree of the unknown in our business.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum three to five years experience in community partnerships, administrative support, office management, program coordination, or operations role in non-profit, government, or public sector agencies.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, including non-profit partners, funders, community volunteers, and organizations.
• Interest in and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• An ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment

What you’ll receive:

• Dynamic and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Hybrid Work Option
• Employer 403(b) Matching
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for team members)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Notice: The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management can assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. United Way for Greater Austin is an “at-will” employer.