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Thank you for your interest in working with United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, meaningful work environment for staff and volunteers. Current opportunities are listed below.
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If you love building and maintaining relationships, organizing and collaborating with a variety of groups, and know how to “get things done,” then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Community School Coordinator at Asheville Middle School is part of UWABC’s Community Schools team and works 4 of 5 days onsite at Asheville Middle. The Coordinator works in concert with the school principal, parents, community leaders and other UWABC staff to promote the school’s vision and the school improvement plan through strengthening the four pillars of an effective community school while holding true to UWABC’s long-term strategic vision.
Position is responsible for supporting student academic achievement by addressing barriers to necessary services and supports, promoting active family and community engagement, and enabling more efficient and effective use of key resources.
- Role: Full-time
- Salary and Benefits: $46,800 to $52,000 annually plus full benefits, including: paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k); contributions to health, dental and vision insurance benefits; self-care fund, life and disability insurance; and coaching and support.
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- Apply online via ZipRecruiter, deadline to apply 9/17/24 by 5pm
If you love working in a strong team environment, are skilled at managing a variety of projects, easily build relationships with diverse partners, and are skilled at using computers to manage work then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Volunteer Engagement Manager is part of the Community Engagement team and works closely with internal UWABC teams, and school and community partners. The Volunteer Engagement Manager should enjoy volunteer and project management, balancing relationship-building with managing details and collaborating internally and externally while holding true to UWABC’s long-term strategic vision.
Position responsible for the management and implementation of various volunteer engagement projects that support United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County goals and support volunteer recruitment of United for Youth and community school strategy partners.
- Role: Full-time
- Salary and Benefits: $45,900 to $51,070 plus full benefits, including: paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), contributions to health, dental and vision insurance benefits, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, lifestyle spending account, and coaching and support.
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- Apply via ZipRecruiter, open until filled
If you love working in a strong team environment, are an effective relationship builder with public speaking experience and have a passion for equity-centered philanthropy, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Resource Development Manager is part of the Resource Development team and works closely with donors, other departments, and volunteers while holding true to UWABC’s long-term strategic vision.
Position is responsible for developing, executing, and achieving UWABC’s fundraising and donor engagement objectives within a portfolio of workplace accounts. The successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of United Way’s mission and vision by utilizing extensive knowledge and skills in the areas of fundraising, business-to-business relationship development, and account management.
- Full-time: 40 hrs/week
- Hiring Range and Benefits: $47,600 to $52,885 annually plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), contributions to health, dental and vision insurance benefits and self-care fund, life and disability insurance, and coaching and support
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- Apply online via ZipRecruiter, open until filled
Our Guiding Principles
How we show up in our community is just as important as what we do. That's why we're so excited to have these newly formed Guiding Principles that will serve as both an outward-facing promise and an inward-facing set of standards for all board, staff, and volunteers. If you want to join our team, be sure that these are principles you can stand by:
Equity at the Center
Recognize and challenge the dominant culture narratives, norms, and power structures that prevent all people from belonging and thriving
Courageous Leadership
Live out our Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles with empathy and compassion, even when difficult or unpopular
Collective Wisdom
Ensure that our work is guided by community expertise, including the lived experience of people most impacted by poverty and injustice
Embracing Change
Continuously learn, innovate, and evolve to confront emerging challenges and opportunities
Accountability Driven
Earn community trust through dependability, transparency, and a commitment to achieving results