Manager of Volunteer Engagement

United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social sector, and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need. This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing poverty and financial instability.

To make a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence. We partner to design, support, and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future.

Our vision is that Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive, neighbors care for each other; and we are proud all our residents' quality of life.

The Manager of Volunteer Engagement is primarily responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key contacts at United Way corporate partners, accredited community-based organizations, and other non-profit organizations in United Way’s service area to facilitate the connection of volunteers with engagement opportunities in the community. This position is also responsible for facilitating in person and virtual Immersive Learning opportunities that build empathy, educate participants around community issues/needs and inspire them to act.

This position will work as an integral member of the volunteer engagement team and collaboratively with multiple fundraising teams to create and execute strategies to maintain and grow the engagement of participants in United Way’s volunteer and engagement programs and initiatives. This position also proactively creates, promotes, and executes volunteer engagement experiences and opportunities (for both individuals and corporations) that effectively support United Ways mission and goals and increase participants’ affinity for United Way.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Develop, manage, and execute strategies to engage employees of partner companies in a variety of volunteer and employee engagement activities.
• Act as the primary Volunteer Engagement activity owner workplace giving and corporate partners Work alongside fundraising teams to understand their community engagement needs and be able to align them with Untied Way initiatives and community needs. Utilize knowledge of successful types of engagement offerings to enhance engagement strategies of corporate partners.
• Act as the primary Volunteer Engagement activity owner for all internal team engagement requests. Assess goals and needs of the individual teams and place with partner organizations accordingly.
• As needed manage logistics for projects related to corporate volunteer and engagement experiences, including but not limited to managing communications, setting up experiences with community partners, participant registration, ordering supplies (if applicable), executing the experience and follow-up communication.
• Coordinate, manage and facilitate immersive learning experiences that simulate difficult decisions and situations faced by individuals and families living in or one step away from poverty for corporate partners to educate and create empathy.

• Promote and execute ongoing and episodic…