Current Opportunities
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Resource Development Manager to join our team. Your position will play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to eradicate poverty in our community. Responsibilities include:
- Building Donor Relations: Responsible for the organization and development of assigned campaign account groups to achieve fundraising goals.
- Establish and build individual relationships within group of accounts to cultivate strong, year-round fundraising.
- Plan and schedule group campaigns in concert with overall campaign plan and time schedule.
- Train workplace volunteers to fundraise on behalf of United Way.
- Maintain and update the account records of assigned groups.
- Maintain and update files on volunteer workers and prospects.
- Create reports on all dollars raised during the campaign.
- Securing Our Future: Identify, solicit, and create new partnerships with companies and individuals to drive increased revenue.
- Telling Our Story: Through presentations, events, and other engagement opportunities, work across teams and partners to be an advocate for United Way and communicate clearly and effectively United Way’s work and impact.
Preferred qualifications for the position include a Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years of successful sales or fundraising experience. This position is generally remote but will require some office hours and on-site events at donor/partner locations. The ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends (estimated 5-10 hours per month) is required.
Please carefully review the complete job description HERE for additional information.
In this role, you can make a lasting impact on our community while building your skills and experience. We offer a competitive starting salary of $50,000, a generous benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
SR. DIRECTOR, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & WOMEN UNITED
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Director to join our team. Your position will play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to eradicate poverty in our community. Responsibilities include:
- Building Donor Relations: Establish and build individual relationships within Top 10 accounts to cultivate strong year-round fundraising.
- Securing our Future: Identify, solicit, and create new partnerships with companies and individuals to drive increased revenue.
- Cultivating Women United: Oversee all aspects associated with Women United, one of our fastest growing donor engagement groups, including oversight of all events, networking opportunities, budgets, meetings, allocations, and all activities.
- Telling Our Story: Through presentations, events, and other engagement opportunities, you will work across teams and partners to be an advocate for United Way and communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences the work and impact of United Way.
- Championing Our Community: You will serve as the liaison to HandsOn New Orleans, maintaining open communication and oversight to ensure engaging volunteer opportunities are available within our top 20 companies as well as our community at large.
- Showing up in times of need: Living in South Louisiana requires us to be nimble and flexible especially in times of disaster. The Marketing/RD team currently leads our disaster relief efforts, and in times of need, we all pitch in. You will help lead these efforts in conjunction with the CSO to help develop and facilitate disaster relief and assistance when needed.
- Innovating and Improving: You will be empowered to problem-solve, resolve organizational challenges and perform other work-related duties based on your interests and skills as needed.
Qualifications for the position include:
Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of fundraising experience.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation and influence skills.
- Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
- Demonstrated ability to fundraise and increase unrestricted revenue opportunities.
- Operates effectively as a highly self-motivated independent contributor and a team player, collaborating as a member of cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to establish credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level leadership.
This position is generally remote but will require some office hours and on-site events at donor/partner locations. The ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends (estimated 5-10 hours per month) is required. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and dynamic environment.
Please carefully review the complete job description HERE for additional information.
In this role, you can make a lasting impact on our community while building your skills and experience. We offer a competitive starting salary of $75,000, a generous benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
Financial Literacy Specialist – New Orleans, LA
The Financial Literacy Specialist will develop and implement educational programs, workshops, and resources to empower people with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, education, or related field is required.
Our Prosperity Center serves low to moderate income families seeking to change financial behavior, build assets and become financially stable.
This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $43,000 and excellent benefits. Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
Career Coach – Bogalusa, LA
The Career Coach works with the Community Impact Financial Capability staff to provide individual and group career counseling and job search coaching. Bachelor's degree in social work, non-profit management or related field with relevant experience in program management, social work, or non-profit business is desired.
Our Prosperity Center serves low to moderate income families seeking to change financial behavior, build assets and become financially stable.
This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $45,000 and excellent benefits. Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
Family Advocate Specialist – Bogalusa, LA
The Family Advocate Specialist is a bridge between the court, community agencies, parents, and families involved in the child support process. The ideal candidate will have experience providing guidance, support, and information to families within the court process. Bachelor's degree in social work, non-profit management, or related field is required.
Our Prosperity Center serves low to moderate income families seeking to change financial behavior, build assets and become financially stable.
This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $45,000 and excellent benefits. Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
Financial Literacy Specialist – Bogalusa, LA
The Financial Literacy Specialist will develop and implement educational programs, workshops, and resources to empower people with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, education, or related field is required.
Our Prosperity Center serves low to moderate income families seeking to change financial behavior, build assets and become financially stable.
This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $43,000 and excellent benefits. Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
We are currently reviewing all applications for recently posted positions. Please continue to monitor this site for future job postings.
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has been a leader and trusted partner in improving lives and making a lasting difference. United Way is on a mission to eradicate poverty by preparing people for quality jobs, growing incomes, and affording better health and education opportunities throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes.
Working at United Way is an opportunity to help build a stronger, more equitable Southeast Louisiana for every individual and family. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for all communities.
Benefits of Working at United Way:
- Health and Wellness: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered to all full-time employees at low to no cost.
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Generous paid personal leave (15 days in year one), company holidays (±17 days with the week off between Christmas and New Years), and flexible scheduling options allow you to maintain and enjoy life outside of work.
- Personal and Family Assistance: Long-term disability coverage, family medical leave, paid family leave and a comprehensive employee assistance program are just a few of the personal benefits offered to United Way employees.
- Financial Well-Being and Security: Life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, travel reimbursements, 401k contributions and an employer contribution, and health savings and flexible spending accounts help you to plan a strong financial future for you and your family.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, gender, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, status as a qualified handicapped individual or a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, it is our policy to provide a work environment that allows each individual to attain their highest potential. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.