Director of Community Impact & Engagement

United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties is currently seeking to hire a Director of Community Impact & Engagement.

ABOUT US:

Mission: Uniting to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

The United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities through the caring power of community. We focus on four key areas; youth opportunity, financial security, healthy communities, and community resilience. We work collaboratively with local nonprofits and community partners to address our community's biggest challenges. Our mission is to unite resources and inspire action, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:

Servant Leadership: Listening, learning, then acting in support of our community.

Connection: Bringing together people and resources to create understanding and solve problems

Inclusion: Welcoming and supporting our community fully

Inspiration: Moving people to action

Resilience: Adapting to meet our community’s evolving needs

Job Summary

Director of Community Impact & Engagement

The Director of Community Impact & Engagement will design, organize, and lead a coordinated system of community planning, resource investment, and partner engagement to advance the United Way of Johnson and Washington County’s strategic priorities. A dynamic and passionate leader, this person will cultivate meaningful relationships across the communities we serve and translate community needs into strategic initiatives and investments that improve well ‑ being .

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with proven experience in community management, partnership development, and marketing, and excels at collaborative work. This role presents an exciting opportunity to drive social impact, inspire volunteer engagement, and build sustainable programs that support our mission to create positive, lasting change.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $70,000; or commensurate with skills and expertise

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Community Impact & Investment

Lead the development and implementation of community needs assessments, including determining appropriate timelines, methodologies, and stakeholder engagement to identify community priorities and measure impact.

Provide leadership and oversight to the Community Impact Committee, guiding strategic investment decisions that align with the organization's mission, strategic plan, and identified community needs.

Oversee the community investment process across UWJWC's focus areas of Community Resilience, Youth Opportunity, Financial Stability, and Health Community, ensuring funding strategies are data-informed, equitable, and aligned with priorities identified through the Community Needs Assessment.

Manage the Community Investment application, review, reporting, and allocation processes, including oversight of technology platforms, performance measurement, and evaluation of funded programs to demonstrate community impact.

Community Building

Serve as a strategic ambassador for United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties by communicating the organization's community impact vision, investment priorities, and partnership opportunities to stakeholders.

Develop, strengthen, and manage collaborative relationships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and community leaders to advance shared community goals.

Convene and facilitate cross-sector coalitions and collaborative partnerships that address emerging community needs.

Identify opportunities to develop and lead new Community Impact initiatives that align with UWJWC's strategic priorities and respond to evolving community challenges.

Represent UWJWC on…