UWABC Staff

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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. 

Please DO NOT contact the hiring manager regarding positions. All applicants should apply via ZipRecruiter.  If you are having issues with the application process, please contact HR directly. 

As part of our application process, you will be asked to submit both a cover letter and a resume.  The cover letter is your opportunity to tell us about prior experience that is related to the position we are hiring for.  Candidates will not be considered without a cover letter and resume.  


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If you love working in a strong team and fast-paced environment, are skilled at managing a variety of projects, easily build relationships with diverse partners, and are energized by connecting young people and communities to meaningful volunteer experiences, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Youth Opportunity Volunteer Manager is part of the Community Engagement team and works closely with internal UWABC teams, schools, and youth-focused community partners. This role is for someone who enjoys volunteer & project management, balancing relationship-building with attention to detail, and collaborating internally and externally while staying true to UWABC’s long-term strategic vision.

This position is responsible for the management and implementation of volunteer engagement projects supporting Community Schools, United for Youth partners, Youth, and UWABC signature events related to Youth Opportunity. 

  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Full job description
  • Hiring Range and Benefits: $55,540 to $62, 480 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.
  • Apply online via ZipRecruiter

If you love balancing people and process, building genuine relationships with community partners and volunteers while also maintaining the data systems that keep volunteer engagement running smoothly, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Community Resiliency Volunteer Manager is part of the Community Engagement team, works closely with community organizations, volunteers, and UWABC teammates, and holds true to UWABC's long-term strategic vision.

This position is responsible for leading community resilience volunteer engagement in support of UWABC’s community resiliency goals, Buncombe County’s Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), and building, launching, and managing a multi-county volunteer recruitment platform.  This includes all processes, communication, partner outreach and support, training, and platform management practices.  

  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Full job description
  • Hiring Range and Benefits: $55,540 to $62, 480 plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), 100% premium coverage for employees and contributions to dependent health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, employer-covered life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, self-care fund, and coaching and support.
  • Apply online via ZipRecruiter

If you are an organized, relationship-driven fundraising professional with a passion for equity-centered philanthropy and a proven ability to execute ambitious initiatives from vision to completion, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Community Hub Campaign Project Manager is part of the Resource Development team and works directly with the Vice President of Resource Development, President and CEO, board members, and campaign volunteers to plan and implement a successful capital campaign.

This position is tied to the duration of the Community Hub Campaign and is expected to conclude upon the successful close of the campaign possibly in 2028 or beyond.  This campaign is about more than bricks and mortar.  It’s about building a shared home where nonprofits can work side by side and serve more effectively.  It’s also about readiness - creating a space where partners can coordinate quickly when emergencies arise.  

Position responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of UWABC’s Community Hub Campaign.. This individual serves as both fundraiser and project manager dedicated exclusively to the campaign, managing all solicitation phases—from quiet phase leadership gifts through the public phase—alongside prospect research, committee coordination, event logistics, donor communications, and campaign reporting.

  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Full job description
  • Hiring Range and Benefits: $62,500-$78,000 plus full benefits, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; employer contributions to 401(k), 100% premium coverage for employees and contributions to dependent health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, employer-covered life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, self-care fund, and coaching and support.
  • Apply online via ZipRecruiter

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

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