We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As a team, we are also committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.

Who Are We Looking For?

Do you have a knack for relationship-building and a talent for executing memorable fundraising and donor events?  We are looking for a proactive Fundraising and Events Coordinator to work independently and as a member of the Resource Development team to implement and support the fundraising initiatives at UWGNH that raise $3.5 million annually.

 
What You'll Do

Workplace Fundraising:

• Execute best practices for successful United Way workplace fundraising campaigns with local businesses to achieve revenue goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service with a focus on growing meaningful relationships.
• Support the Sr. Director of Development in managing priority workplace campaigns and partnerships.

Special Events:

• Plan and manage logistics for creative and engaging in-person and online community fundraising events including the annual Trike Race and our new Martini Competition and donor stewardship events.
• Provide support and service to company-sponsored employee engagement events including peer-to-peer fundraisers.

Department Coordination:

• Coordinate departmental and inter-departmental projects including mailings, donor touchpoints, recognition programs and promotional materials.

Corporate Engagement

• Identify new business prospects and participate in strategy development and solicitation.
• Represent United Way at networking and community events to increase visibility of United Way and build new relationships.

What You Need:

• Related Experience: One to two years of work experience, preferably at a non-profit. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
•  Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication and writing skills to effectively present United Way’s message to businesses, employees and the community. Comfort and ability to represent and speak about United Way in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
•  Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing and planning for highest productivity.
•  Relationship Building: Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders and create a consistent, positive experience for donors and organizations at every touch point. Collaborate and build relationships across the organization. Ability to work with diverse staff, partners, and volunteers.
•  Technology Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams. Experience with personalized large scale and small mailings required. Demonstrated comfort in learning new software/online tools as needed.
•  Database/CRM: Experience with Salesforce or other CRM products preferred. Knowledge of online giving platforms a plus.
•  Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend hours are required. Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to and from meetings in greater New Haven is necessary.
•  Personal Qualities: Integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH

The pay range for this position is $45,000-$49,000. 

United Way staff currently work in a hybrid environment, and this role is expected to work 3 days per week in our New Haven office.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. 

About United Way

We bring people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven's most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability, grounded in racial and social justice.  We operate according to our organizational values.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the listed requirements? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Too apply: Careers | United Way of Greater New Haven (uwgnh.org)

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Associate, Grantmaking & Strategy. 

The application deadline is August 16, 2024.

For more information and to apply, click here.

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who We Are Looking For

Are you passionate about using your organizational talents as a force for good in our community? Are you energized by working in a fast-paced environment and helping organizational leaders execute their duties with promptness and accuracy? Do you enjoy managing schedules, coordinating events, and facilitating connections through various administrative duties?  And are you able to fulfill your responsibilities with discretion, while maintaining organizational confidentiality?

If so, our Executive Assistant position may be perfect for you.

What you’re great at:

• You excel at planning and execution of meetings and events. Do you love organizing events? Do you enjoy planning all aspects of a meeting to ensure it runs smoothly? In this position you will work directly with the CEO to support events and meetings in various areas of the organization, such as:
  • Scheduling and administration of virtual and in-person Board of Director meetings, including managing technology and producing minutes
  • Planning and coordinating logistics for key donor events
  • Scheduling meetings for the CEO with donors, prospective donors, prospective board and committee members, CEO’s, community leaders, etc.

• You are adept at project and task management. Do you have the organizational skills to ensure tasks are completed effectively and on time? Does the opportunity to organize others to achieve common goals bring you energy? Are you adept at the art of influencing others without having direct-line authority?  The Executive Assistant will be crucial to ensuring achievement of organizational goals, through responsibilities such as working with Board members to support their ability to complete tasks, supporting donor campaigns through tracking assignments and providing administrative support to staff and volunteers, and assisting the CEO with organizing key projects to completion.

• You’re an effective written and verbal communicator. Do you excel at clearly and concisely conveying messages to various recipients? Do you enjoy preparing and executing messages via all forms of communication, such as email, written, phone, or in-person? The Executive Assistant works closely with the CEO to ensure effective communication, both externally and internally. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Preparing correspondence and reports to funders and United Way Worldwide.
  • Assisting with engagement of major donors through mailings and CEO outreach.
  • Updating and maintaining the Board’s SharePoint site and ensuring Board member access to the site.
  • Answering calls to the main phone line and greeting visitors to the office in the absence of the Administrative Assistant.

• You’re a team player. The Executive Assistant works closely with every department at United Way. As the CEO’s go-to team member, you will interact with all staff across the organization, as well as United Way partners, to ensure our operations run smoothly. You'll work to keep leadership running and our constituents feeling connected. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.  

What You Need:

• A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent of employment and education experience.
• Previous experience supporting an executive preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/ online tools as needed.
• Experience with customer relationship management database; Salesforce a plus.
• Creative, customer-focused service skills to achieve desired results.
• Excellent people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good time management skills.
• A commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH. 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

This is a full-time, onsite position, located at our office in New Haven, CT.

The pay range for this role is $58,000 - $64,000 annually.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. 

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

To Apply:

United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc - Executive Assistant (paylocity.com)

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Database Manager. The application deadline is January 17, 2024. For more information and to apply, click here.

Who Are We Looking For?

Are you a goal-oriented problem solver who enjoys working with data? Do you have outstanding attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills?  Do you want your work to help create positive change in our community?

 United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is seeking a Grants Accountant who is comfortable with deadlines and has exceptional data analysis skills.  This is a full-time salaried position that includes benefits with a salary range of $65,000-$70,000.

What You'll Do

Grant Management: United Way manages funding from various federal, state and private sources in order to carry out our mission. The Grants Accountant ensures compliance with administrative and fiscal requirements in grant contracts.  You will analyze grant agreements to understand financial reporting requirements, budget restrictions and compliance obligations outlined in the agreements. You will closely monitor grant budgets, expenditures and projections to ensure that funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and applicable regulations. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and invoices for submission to grantors in accordance with specified deadlines. You will work closely with program managers to develop grant budgets, provide budget to actual and ad hoc reporting, and resolve any variances.  You will be responsible for fiscal oversight and guidance to grant sub-recipients to adhere to grantor guidelines and specified timelines.

Grant Accounting: To ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations, you will assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls and procedures for accounting for grants.  This position will reconcile grant-related accounts in the general ledger, making necessary journal entry adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.  You will contribute to the annual audit process by assisting in the preparation of audit schedules, documentation and support related to grants.

General Accounting Support: Assist with month end close process; create journal entries, prepare monthly financial reports, perform general ledger account reconciliations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• Two years of prior experience with grant accounting
• Experience with MIP Accounting system a plus
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Applications
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks under time sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience or willingness to work in cross-functional settings and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who We Are Looking For?

Are you passionate about using your organizational talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who has an attention to detail and can support a team to reach their goals such as ending homelessness in greater New Haven?

United Way is seeking a CAN Exit Coordinator that is passionate and organized to serve as the support that keeps CAN back-bone staff and community partners operating at their highest potential to ultimately end homelessness in our region.  This person will provide critical landlord engagement and data management support to the Greater New Haven Coordinated Exit system, to ensure that progress is continually made towards meeting system goals and housing homeless households as quickly as possible.

This is a full-time exempt position. The salary range is between $45,000-$50,000. 

What You Will Do

• Support Landlord Engagement Efforts.

Landlord engagement is necessary in finding quick affordable rental units for households experiencing homelessness. You will assist the CAN Landlord Engagement Specialist in the tracking, engagement, retention, and mitigation of landlords working with our system. This includes but is not limited to creating and maintaining a shared database of landlord partners and available units in our region and processing mitigation requests.

• Facilitating Quick Exits to Housing.

There can be multiple barriers for someone experiencing homelessness to access affordable housing. You will provide support to our Exit Manager and Landlord Engagement specialist to remove barriers for clients to access housing. This includes but is not limited to conducting inspections, collecting housing applications, reviewing security deposit applications, and processing flexible fund requests from partner agencies.

• Data Maintenance.

Data accuracy is integral to ensuring the equitable delivery of services within our system. If this excites you keep reading, if not this might not be the position for you. You will support the Exit Manager in data entry in our shared database as well as cleanup for our By Name List, which is the active registry for all homeless households within greater New Haven.  

• You will work as part of a team.

You will work closely with every department at United Way. You will collaborate with our marketing team to tell the story of United Way to ensure that our community understands the work and impact of ending homelessness in our community. You will also maintain good working relationships with community, nonprofit and business leaders in the community. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Strong communication skills, including basic business writing skills and a positive phone personality with active listening skills is required.
• Ability to work independently, adjusting to changing priorities is required.
• Local and statewide travel is required; Out of state travel as needed.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills required. 
• Experience working in the housing rental market is preferred.
• Experience working with various types of databases and content management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of CT HMIS is preferred.
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers that homeless people face is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely for a broad audience.
• Ability to analyze and exercise sound judgment.
• Highly motivated and creative problem solver.
• Ability to relate to people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to be diplomatic when working with staff from other agencies and clients in crisis.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least one year of similar experience; equivalent life experience may be substituted for education.
• Preference given to bi-lingual, Spanish speaking applicants.

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! 

To Apply – Go to our website and click on the Careers Page to upload your resume and cover letter: https://www.uwgnh.org/careers

United Way of Greater New Haven has 3 brand new open positions we would like to fill.

Please click on these links to learn more about these open positions and apply!

Community Impact Education Manager

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1933201

Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) Coordinator (PT)

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1932966

Community Impact Operations Manager

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1923156

Early Head Start Director

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who We Are Looking For

Are you committed to supporting infants and toddlers, their families, and the programs that serve them? Do you have deep knowledge of Early Head Start and/or Head Start requirements, and want to help community partners successfully incorporate Early Head Start services and systems into their early care and education programs? Do you have leadership and relationship-building skills and experience with connecting programs and services so they work more effectively?  Do you have a strong track record of working with the programmatic, financial, and data-related aspects of federal programs? If so, our Early Head Director position may be perfect for you.

What You Are Great At

• You are a strong Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS) professional who has led a team. You are deeply familiar with the EHS/HS regulations and performance standards. You have experience supervising and supporting other staff to implement the various components of EHS/HS, and know how to monitor and support programs to ensure program quality.
• You are a detail-oriented planner who creates and thrives within systems. You relish creating and working to improve processes and systems and have experience in developing and running initiatives and programs related to early childhood. You know how to manage the details and logistics, while at the same time seeing how things connect to create a bigger whole.
• You are a strong communicator. You can convey your message clearly in writing and orally to a variety of audiences, including board members, partner staff, and parents.
• You’re a team player. The Early Head Director will report to the Vice President of Education and will work closely with other members of the Community Impact Team as well as external partners. While you are confident in your abilities and knowledge, you approach your work from a place of humility.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that Head Start Performance Standards are well‐known and supported and implemented across the program partners.
• Support and monitor EHS partners to ensure compliance with all Head Start and Early Head Start mandates, applicable laws, and regulations and assure that standards are being fully met.
• Conduct on-site visits to programs and plan and facilitate regular meetings with partners.
• Review documentation and data, including working within the program’s online database work closely with the VP of Education to staff the UWGNH EHS Board Committee.
• Supervise EHS staff and consultants.
• Manage all aspects of the EHS Policy Council, and Meet with the finance staff on a regular basis to review and revise the budget as necessary in addition to monitoring the budget as it relates to actual spending of Early Head Start funds.
• Work with local partners to expand services and supports available to EHS families
• Lead an annual self-assessment process for the program and develop annual plans for improvement; ensure that a community needs assessment is conducted as required.
• Recommend and implement changes as needed in program design, administration procedures, etc. as they affect program performance.
• Prepare and submit for approval necessary programmatic reports, forms, etc. as required by Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with funding sources, other state and local agencies, organizations, groups, etc. as they relate to programmatic activities.
• Plan and coordinate shared governance training for Policy Council and Board of Directors as required.
• Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement annual refunding application.

What You Need

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or other relevant field.
• Three to five years’ experience as a Head Start/Early Head Start Director of a small program, or significant senior management experience within a large Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Substantive knowledge about the early childhood landscape in Connecticut and Early Head Start/Head Start.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A successful track record in setting priorities, and keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with government grants a plus.
• Experience in grant writing and managing budgets.
• Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/ online tools as needed.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH. 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.  This is a full-time position; the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

To Apply: Careers | United Way of Greater New Haven (uwgnh.org)

Job Announcement! Come work at the Peabody Museum as Assistant Director of Visitor Experiences and Special Events

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration of the Yale Peabody Museum, the Assistant Director will develop a visitor-centric strategy that successfully engages a full range of Museum constituents, from first-time visitors to top supporters with the objective of increasing visitation, affinity and philanthropic support for the museum. To this end, the Assistant Director is responsible for initiating, managing, and developing events both at the Museum and off-site venues, supporting Museum programming; identifying operational solutions across all visitor services activities, verifying that Staff, often the first point-of-contact for visitors, set a welcoming and positive tone; and managing the Museum’s retail operations.

Directly supervises and trains Visitor Services (including front desk) and Museum retail Staff. Responsible for envisioning and implementing improvements to event and visitor-oriented systems, methods, practices, and procedures, especially as the Museum prepares to open as an admission-free institution for the first time in 2024.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a keen sense of customer service and good humor, enjoy being part of a team, and have excellent communication skills.

At the Yale Peabody Museum we are working on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion institutional priorities so that we can learn to better serve our communities, amplify marginalized voices and perspectives, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The ideal candidate will be ready to share their experience with and interest in contributing to this work. Please address in your cover letter how Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion relate to your professional experience and goals.

Apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1576080

Application will close next week!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Director, Connecticut Consortium for BIPOC Technologists (CCBT).

The application deadline is January 21, 2024.

For more information and to apply, click here.

NEEDED!

School Readiness Education Coordinator

 Who We Are Looking For

Are you a talented early childhood professional looking to help programs across our city improve their quality? Are you good at working with teachers and directors to help them be the best they can be? Are you a self-directed individual who can help craft and implement a new position while working within a collaborative structure? If you answered yes to the questions above, this position may be an opportunity for you to use your talents as a force for good in our community!

United Way is seeking a School Readiness Education Coordinator who is enthusiastic and organized to work with 21 early care and education center- and school-based programs that receive School Readiness funding. This person will work as part of a team with the School Readiness Liaison to identify program needs around meeting state quality standards and then help provide training, technical assistance, and resources to help programs improve their quality. Salary is $60,000-$65,000/year, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This is a two-year, grant-funded position.

What You Will Do

Ï   Conduct site visits and classroom observations of early childhood programs that receive School Readiness funds to assess program needs. You will also review records and other documentation provided by the programs to ascertain program quality.

Ï   Deliver training, coaching and support to help programs improve their quality. This could include intensive coaching (individual/group) related to teaching practices, providing support to staff about implementation of curriculum and ongoing assessments, and helping programs with planning around quality improvement.

Ï   Coordinating and connecting resources to programs tied to their assessed needs. You will help plan and coordinate professional development/in-service training needed by program staff, and develop and disseminate early childhood information and resources to support teachers, classrooms, and program quality improvement efforts.

Ï   You will work as part of a team. You will report to the School Readiness Liaison and work together as a team to support early childhood programs in centers and schools throughout New Haven. You will also work with the New Haven Early Childhood Council, a group of volunteers working to improve access to and quality of early care and education in New Haven. As a staff member at United Way, you will have supportive colleagues who are working on a variety of initiatives to improve lives in our community.

 What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience teaching in and/or directing early childhood programs
• Familiarity with classroom observation tools such as the CLASS and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Thorough understanding of early childhood development
• Strong computer skills, with a preference for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Community minded with high-level active listening skills and the ability to connect with people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to analyze data and develop concise, accurate reports
• Local travel is required

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply: www.UWGNH.org/careers

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who We Are Looking For

Are you passionate about using your marketing and communications talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who speaks up for those who need a voice? Can you tell a good story, so good that it helps us build a movement?

If so, our Communications Manager position may be perfect for you.  This is a full-time position, with an annual salary range of $50,000-$55,000 depending on experience.

What you’re great at:

• You are passionate about our mission. Are you passionate about working towards a world where all our neighbors can not only survive but thrive? Do you want to be a part of helping children, parents, and neighbors access food, education, stable housing, and financial stability? We want a communications professional who cares deeply about the issues that drive our work. Genuine passion shines through and inspires others to join in as donors, volunteers, and supporters.
  
  
• You excel at visual and written storytelling. Do you love to find the emotional center to a great story? Are you adept at communicating information and emotion through images and graphics? Stories are central to our communications strategy. We are looking for a team member who knows how to connect with the audience and make big issues understandable on a human scale.

• You are social media and web savvy. Do you know the ins and outs of all the major social platforms? Do you have experience managing professional social media accounts? Can you update and edit a website, track and analyze data, and stay in the loop on emerging trends? Do you love creating engaging content? We’re looking for a social media maven who can create content and manage our presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• You’re a team player. The Communications Manager works closely with every department at United Way. As part of the four-person Marketing & Engagement department, you will be a part of weekly team meetings and will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement. You’ll collaborate with our fundraising team to dream up new ways to reach local businesses and individuals looking to give back to the community. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing/communications.
• Strong communicator in writing and visual mediums.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience managing professional social media and knowledge of platforms.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively. 
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Experienced in graphic design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/online tools as needed.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH (United Way of Greater New Haven). 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/1334261

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As a team, we are also committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.

Who Are We Looking For?

Are you a results-oriented fundraiser with a passion for building relationships to create change in the community? Do you excel at customer service and consistently practice responsiveness and accountability? The Corporate Fundraising Manager applies their relationship and project management skills along with fundraising best practices to create mutually beneficial partnerships to secure funds. You’ll work independently and as a member of the Resource Development team to raise $3.5 million annually.

 
What You'll Do

Corporate Workplace Fundraising: Serve as the lead account manager to plan and implement successful United Way workplace fundraising campaigns with local businesses. Develop and implement strategies to achieve revenue goals with each account taking into consideration company objectives, goals, and culture.  Develop and grow meaningful relationships with key company leaders, ambassadors and employee groups.  Support the Sr. Director of Development in managing priority workplace campaigns and partnerships.

Department Coordination: Coordinate departmental and inter-departmental projects including mailings, fundraising events, donor touchpoints, recognition programs and promotional materials.

Corporate Engagement

Identify, cultivate, and solicit new businesses for partnership opportunities including corporate giving, volunteerism, and employee engagement.  Participate and represent United Way at networking and community events to increase visibility of United Way and build new relationships.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Fundraising Experience: Two to three years of proven work experience as a fundraiser or similar role in a non-profit, strong leadership qualities with relevant training and/or certifications in fundraising preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus. 

• Relationship Building: Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders and create a consistent, positive experience for donors and organizations at every touch point. Collaborate and build relationships across the organization. 

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication and writing skills that translate into a variety of work products such as effective presentations, solicitation emails, and strategic proposals. Comfort and ability to represent and speak about United Way in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences. 

• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing and planning for highest productivity. 

• Technology Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams. Experience with personalized large scale and small mailings required. 

• Database/CRM: Experience with Salesforce or other CRM products preferred.  Knowledge of online giving platforms a plus. 

• Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend hours are required. Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to and from meetings in greater New Haven is necessary.

The salary for this position is $50,000-$55,000.  In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. 

United Way staff currently work in a hybrid environment, and this role is expected to work 3 days per week in our New Haven office.

ABOUT UNITED WAY

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Basic Needs, and Financial Stability. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to our organizational values.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

To apply: United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc - Corporate Fundraising Manager (paylocity.com)

Then we have a newly created position you may be interested in!!!!

Who We Are Looking For

Are you a talented early childhood professional looking to increase access to high-quality early care and education programs across New Haven? Are you good at supporting program directors to help them be the best they can be? Do you like finding new ways of engaging families and community members in the work of expanding early care and education opportunities?  If you answered yes to the questions above, this position may be an opportunity for you to use your talents as a force for good in our community! 

United Way is seeking a School Readiness Liaison who is enthusiastic and organized to work with the 22 early care and education center- and school-based programs that receive School Readiness funding in New Haven. This person will work as part of a team with the School Readiness Education Coordinator (housed at United Way) and staff at New Haven Public Schools who manage the contracts and payments for this grants program. Salary is $75,000-$80,000/year, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.

 What You Will Do

• Serve as the staff to the New Haven Early Childhood Council, an appointed group of volunteers who make decisions about the School Readiness grant from the Office of Early Childhood and serve as an advisory body on early childhood issues to the Mayor and Superintendent. Tasks will include preparing agendas and materials for meetings, providing orientation to new members and encouraging member participation, helping to gather and analyze data about the needs of young children, their families, and providers, and providing leadership that supports implementation of Council priorities.
• Manage the School Readiness and Quality Enhancement Grants, including designing and implementing the annual Request for Proposal process, including submitting the community application to the Office of Early Childhood; gathering and analyzing data about School Readiness and Quality Enhancement usage, effectiveness, and reach; and supporting new programs that seek to become School Readiness-funded programs. You will also work closely with staff at New Haven Public Schools, which serves as the fiscal agent for these grants, to ensure that contracts and payments are accurate and timely.
• Conduct regular site visits and classroom observations of early childhood programs that receive School Readiness funds to ensure compliance with School Readiness grant regulations. You will also review records and other documentation provided by the programs to ascertain program quality.
• Organize and facilitate monthly provider meetings for School Readiness programs. Meetings are intended to be a forum to share information and best practices, review and clarify policies, assess needs and set priorities, problem solve, share resources, and provide technical assistance on policies and practices related to the School Readiness quality components.

• Serve as the point of contact for the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). You will attend OEC liaison meetings and respond to OEC requests for information.  
•  You will work as part of a team. You will report to the Vice President of Education and supervise the School Readiness Education Coordinator, working as a team to support early childhood programs in centers and schools throughout New Haven. As a staff member at United Way, you will have supportive colleagues who are working on a variety of initiatives to improve lives in our community.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience directing early childhood programs and/or serving as a program coach or manager
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Thorough understanding of early childhood development
• Strong computer skills, with a preference for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Community minded with high-level active listening skills and the ability to connect with people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to analyze data and develop concise, accurate reports
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH 
• Local travel is required

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

 To apply:  Careers | United Way of Greater New Haven (uwgnh.org)

Read about the role here! Reach out with questions.,

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https://www.ctgreenbank.com/career-opportunities/job/Connecticut/Hartford/Associate--Marketing-&-Outreach/3065446/

CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

ASSOCIATE, MARKETING & OUTREACH

SUMMARY:

The Connecticut Green Bank hereafter "Green Bank" is seeking an Associate to join its growing Marketing & Outreach team.

The Green Bank's Marketing and Outreach team is core to the success of the organization and key to acquisition and origination of projects. Are you interested in telling the stories of how green energy and resiliency are making a positive difference in the lives of Connecticut families and businesses? Can you help simplify complex ideas into more accessible messages? Do you want to be part of a small marketing team involved with all aspects of the Green Bank's mission? This role will have a variety of responsibilities that support storytelling, messaging, and outreach across the Green Bank's business lines.

A quasi-public authority, we are the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Individual responsibilities may include:

• Content creation, including helping to develop, write and edit Green Bank promotional materials, collateral, case studies, web copy, social media posts, and press releases;
• Content curation, organization, and distribution;
• General marketing activities, such as event planning and execution, research studies and market analyses, and coordinating/facilitating webinars;
• Helping to identify, inventory, and order promotional items for events;
• Providing administrative support including scheduling meetings and coordinating vendor relations;
• Other related duties as necessary.

The overall duties of this position are subject to change based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the individual hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill and ability are required:

• Knowledge of basic principles of marketing;
• Experience in program and/or project management;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
• A creative and innovative mindset;
• Capacity to take initiative and manage multiple priorities effectively;
• Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability;
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• WordPress, Adobe Suite, or similar content management and graphic design systems/tools, preferred but not required; and
• A passion for green energy and infrastructure, and confronting climate change, to create more resilient, healthier, and equitable communities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related business or environmental field with a focus on marketing is required. Internship experience in an office setting performing marketing-related functions is preferred.

This is an entry-level position and a great opportunity for a recent college graduate to gain experience with an established team.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach.
• It is expected that the position will be based in the Green Bank's Hartford office with some opportunity for remote work.
• State of CT benefits package, including generous time-off, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and paid leave.
• Expected salary ranges from $62,000 - $70,000, but the final salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please follow the link below and click on the "Associate, Marketing & Outreach" position. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

https://ctgreenbank.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Closing Date: October 31, 2023 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

AA/EEO

No recruiters please

We Love What Makes You Unique 

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.

Who We Are Looking For 

Are you passionate about living in a community where people have the skills, access, and confidence to build the life they want for themselves and their families? Do you like connecting dots, people and ideas? Do you like to listen and guide people through difficult times? Are you highly skilled at building relationships and navigating complex systems? 

If so, our Community Navigator position may be perfect for you. 

An Overview of the Role

United Way is committed to helping community members live a more financially stable life. To do so, people must navigate many systems and programs to get what they need, which can be confusing and time consuming. To support our community, United Way is creating the position of Community Navigator to support community members by helping them identify their needs and connecting them to resources to address them, ultimately breaking down barriers to achieve their goals.

The Community Navigator will be based in high traffic community locations, will meet with individuals one-on-one to assess their needs to increase their financial stability and then make direct referrals to appropriate community partners. Our vision is that our community can more quickly access the right resources to achieve their goals.

This is a full-time hourly position that includes benefits with a salary range of $23-$25/hour.

What You Are Great At  

• You are a creative network-builder. You are connected across diverse networks of service providers, community organizations, and community leaders and leverage those networks to recruit participants and supporters. You invest in community relationships in a way that benefits the community in all directions.
• You enjoy talking with people about issues that impact families. You have experience advocating for change, with a particular passion for children and families.  You bring the spirit, creativity, and voice of working with parents and children into the work!
• You are a strong communicator. You have strong writing skills that show up as clear emails to colleagues and partners and thorough project documentation. You are also comfortable speaking to groups about the needs and resources in our community and the work you do. Your communication skills (which includes good listening skills!) also help you build productive relationships with partners and participants. 
• You value data to shine light on the most impactful stories. You have experience with collecting and tracking individual level and outcome specific data. 
• You’re a team player.You work well with others, including both internal and external audiences. You proactively help colleagues when you see the need.  And, you have experience contributing to a positive organizational culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

What You Will Do 

• Support and guide families within greater New Haven to access supports such as workforce training, child care, basic needs and more. Meet with individuals one-on-one to assess and support warm hand-offs to partner agencies.  
• Record and track all referrals to wrap-around services, education programs, etc. in order to identify trends and monitor effectiveness of program.
• Build an understanding of local programs and services that will support the needs of clients.
• Communicate barriers that families face while trying to access services to program leadership.

What You Need

• Substantive knowledge of the Greater New Haven landscape of nonprofit and city partners who provide services and/or programs that address education, early childcare, financial stability, workforce development, and other issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with key stakeholders and represent the program and UWGNH in many settings.
• Positive customer-service orientation to external partners and our internal UWGNH team. Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organization skills and sharp attention to detail. Ability to proactively see what actions are needed and take initiative.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated comfort in learning new software/ online tools as needed.  
• Highly motivated and creative out-of-the-box problem solver who demonstrates sound judgement.
• Community minded with high-level active listening skills and the ability to connect with people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to balance a variety of perspectives representing all areas of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs/faith practices.
• Spanish speaker preferred, but not required.
• Local and statewide travel is required; out of state travel as needed.

About United Way 

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to our organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Pay for this full-time position is $23 - $25/hour. 

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! 

To apply: www.uwgnh.org/careers

The New Haven City Plan Department is recruiting for Community Navigators, who will be helping to lead engagement for the Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan. These are part-time, paid positions for New Haven residents. We are accepting applications through early February, and they can be accessed here:

English:  https://forms.gle/meJ61bHthYb2Vi8U8

Spanish: https://forms.gle/Z3hzHzaboDCZUdDPA

It is critical to the success of the plan that these engagement leaders be geographically, linguistically, and culturally representative of our city, with a variety of deep connections to communities within New Haven, particularly those often excluded by traditional methods of outreach. We are counting on community partners to help us identify residents who are passionate about their community, have strong interpersonal skills, and are really good listeners to apply for this position!

Thank you for helping get the word out to your constituents, and please do not hesitate to reach out to Assistant Director of Comprehensive Planning Esther Rose-Wilen (ERoseWilen@newhavenct.gov) or Director Laura Brown (LEBrown@newhavenct.gov) with questions or to connect us directly with interested residents. At the bottom of this post, there is a short blurb and flyer designed for circulation.

Other upcoming events and opportunities for participation will be up on our website soon: https://newhavenvision2034.com/

Paid Community Navigator position:

The City Plan Department is accepting applications to serve as a ‘Community Navigator’ engagement leader for Vision 2034, New Haven’s Comprehensive Plan.

This is a part-time, temporary position. Community Navigators will be involved in engagement across all plan topics, strategizing on how to reach populations often excluded by traditional outreach methods, acting as liaison to those groups/individuals, and trained to host and facilitate public input meetings using a facilitation toolkit. 

More information on the role and the application can be found here: https://forms.gle/meJ61bHthYb2Vi8U8

Puesto de navegador comunitario remunerado:

El Departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad está aceptando solicitudes para servir como un 'Navegador Comunitario' (líder de participación pública) para Visión 2034, el Plan Integral de New Haven.

Este es un puesto temporal a tiempo parcial. Los Navegadores Comunitarios apoyarán a la participación en todos los temas del plan, elaborarán estrategias sobre cómo llegar a las poblaciones a menudo excluidas por los métodos de extensión tradicionales, actuarán como enlace con esos grupos/individuos y estarán capacitados para organizar y facilitar reuniones de aportes públicos utilizando un conjunto de herramientas de facilitación.

Mas información sobre este papel, y la solicitud aquí: https://forms.gle/Z3hzHzaboDCZUdDPA

Who We Are Looking For

Are you a passionate advocate for building equitable economic change in our community? Do you come alive listening and learning from community members, and looking for opportunities to help households thrive? Are you always looking for ways to improve your work and grow your impact? Do you enjoy organizing and managing new projects that impact the community? If you answered yes to the questions above, this position may be an opportunity for you to use your talents as a force for good in our community! 

United Way is seeking a Community Impact Manager of Financial Stability who is enthusiastic and organized to coordinate efforts to help households meet their basic needs and move them along a path to financial stability.  This person will collaborate with multiple community partner organizations supporting existing initiatives to ensure that progress is made towards meeting regional goals. This role will also have the opportunity to build new community-driven initiatives to improve access to financial stability resources.  Salary is $50,000-$60,000/year, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.

What You Will Do

• Design and help implement equitable solutions to increase the financial stability of households in greater New Haven. United Way is committed to driving equitable solutions that improve the lives of everyone in our region. You will work closely with community partners and community members to map the landscape of existing programs and identify opportunities to eliminate barriers and improve access to resources across the region.

• Identify opportunities and partnerships for innovation and continuous improvement. Are you always thinking about how a process could be improved? The work to meet basic needs and help households thrive is complex and you will be asked to apply critical thinking and creativity to explore opportunities for growth.

• You will work as part of a team. You will report to the Senior Director of Financial Stability. You will collaborate with our Marketing team to tell the story of United Way to ensure that our community understands the work and impact in our community. You will also maintain good working relationships with community, nonprofit and business leaders in the community. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree with five+ years of relevant experience in a nonprofit OR the equivalent of lived experience in related fields.
• Experience in workforce development and financial stability strategies preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and presentation skills, including in front of large audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize material, both verbally and in written form for a broad audience.
• Experience designing and launching new programs, ability to navigate uncertainties, and entrepreneurial minded to identify new program opportunities.
• Experience with group facilitation, training, and working in a collaborative environment.
• Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible thinker who can balance systems thinking and on-the-ground implementation. Ability to proactively see what actions are needed, take initiative, and implement projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Community minded with high-level active listening skills and the ability to connect with people of different economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience working with various types of databases and content management systems is preferred.
• Local and statewide travel is required; Out of state travel as needed.

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply:  United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc - Community Impact Manager, Financial Stability Application (paylocity.com) 

Job description and to apply

Position Title: New Haven Site Director

Reports to: Vice President of Connecticut  

Position Status: Full-Time

Location: All Our Kin’s New Haven, CT office

Salary Range: $85,000-$97,000

Target Start Date: Summer 2023

*This is not a remote position*

About All Our Kin

All Our Kin is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and sustains family child care providers to ensure that children and families have the foundations they need to succeed in school and in life.  At All Our Kin, we support family child care providers at every stage of their development – from parents and caregivers to professional educators and business owners – using a strength-based, high-touch approach.  Through our programs, family child care providers succeed as early childhood educators and small business owners; parents have access to high-quality, affordable child care, making it possible for them to enter into and remain within the workforce; and infants and toddlers gain the enriching experiences that prepare them to succeed in school and in life.  All Our Kin is recognized as a national model, and has been proven through quasi-experimental studies to raise the quality, availability, and sustainability of family child care. 

All Our Kin first opened its doors in a housing development in New Haven, Connecticut in 1999. Today, we serve over 600 family child care providers, who have the capacity to educate and care for more than 3,600 children, in five Connecticut cities and New York City. Our ambitious strategic growth plan calls for us to add one new site per year and launch a new train-the-trainer service line. 

All Our Kin recognizes that diversity and opportunity are fundamental to children's lives and to

our work, and we seek to build a team that reflects the diversity we celebrate in our nation and

community. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

What You Will Do

All Our Kin is seeking a highly organized, driven, and skilled leader to join the organization as the Stamford/Norwalk/ Bridgeport Site Director.  The Site Director will lead the implementation and continuation of the AOK Direct Service model at the Stamford/Norwalk and Bridgeport sites according to the strategic growth plan.  We are searching for an enthusiastic team player who is looking to make an impact and is excited about being a part of an effective, growing and dynamic non-profit organization. 

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Site and Systems Development

• Lead program sites; hire and train staff, implement programs, build relationships with internal and external partners including AOK’s senior leadership and surrounding communities 

• Inform Connecticut landscape analysis completed during All Our Kin strategic planning process 

• Partner with other Site Directors, VP of CT, VP of NY to provide strategic direction for sites and program implementation 

• In partnership with the leadership team, assist to shape the vision for All Our Kin’s growth in the Connecticut Communities we serve 

• In partnership with the VP of CT, identify and cultivate additional partners and resources to support All Our Kin’s work in the region

• Ensure fidelity in programs implemented in the Stamford/Norwalk and Bridgeport areas and provide feedback to All Our Kin’s Leadership Team to continually strengthen our services 

Management and Supervision of Staff

• Hire and manage staff for All Our Kin programs in New Haven, including but not limited to, Family Child Care Tool Kit Licensing Program, Office Assistants, Educational Coaching, and Business Development Program

• Create and support a collaborative team culture committed to All Our Kin's mission and values

• Set performance benchmarks and accountability structures for program outcomes

• Ensure effective team communication using email, team meetings, and other communication methods

• Work collaboratively with the New Haven Early Head Start Director for full site and community alignment 

Mentorship and Educational Leadership

• Guide and mentor staff to meet performance goals and foster a continuous learning environment 

• Observe team members in the field and provide reflective supervision on their practices 

• Work with team members to set clearly defined goals for provider growth and provide strategic direction on how to meet those goals

• Support all staff with professional development including child development, leadership and adult learning

Program Development, Evaluation and Continuous Learning

• Analyze and use data to assess program implementation

• Assess family child care program quality, using research-based observational tools; assess changes in educator skills, knowledge and attitudes; use other metrics as necessary to evaluate impact and effectiveness

• Partner with the Professional Development team to plan and implement provider trainings

• Report program outcomes to All Our Kin's leadership team and partner with them to ensure we are meeting expectations

Policy and Advocacy 

• Partner with the Policy team and the VP of CT to engage with elected officials at all levels of government (community boards, local, citywide, and statewide) to drive AOK’s family child care policy agenda. 

• Develop an advocacy and policy plan and work with the Policy team, VP of CT, senior leaders and staff to implement the plan  

Organizational Leadership

• Participate in AOK’s Leadership Team, Director and other organizational meetings

• Serve in additional leadership roles, as needed, across programs and sites

• Support strategic projects throughout the organization

• Work with Evaluation and Learning team to innovate programs and supports

• Work with Finance Team and VP of CT to review site budgets and assess financial data

• Partner with the Development Team and VP of CT to review grants and potential funding opportunities

• Represent the organization at community coalitions, councils and community events.

• Be prepared to present and engage in public speaking as needed

Who You Are

• Hold deep beliefs in and commitments to

  • Combating systemic racism and injustice 

  • Making high-quality early care and education available to all children

  • Value diversity and demonstrate cultural competency  

  • All Our Kin’s model, especially investing and valuing the unique strengths of family child care educators

• Experienced and able to

  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and experience launching new initiatives 

  • Be continuously curious, self-correcting and open to new ideas 

  • Experience working in diverse communities

  • Engage in reflective practices and coaching 

  • Value an asset-based approach to change and understand that process requires sensitivity, flexibility, respect and commitment

  • Be able and willing to seek innovative solutions to organizational and programmatic challenges

  • Experience working in Family Child Care 

  • Knowledge of and has connections to New Haven community and landscape

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills

  • Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to work independently

  • Have the ability to clearly define strategic issues and make tough decisions

  • Bi-lingual Spanish very beneficial to the role

• Eager to build on

  • 5-8 years of leadership experience 

  • Experience in non-profit and/ or early childhood education sectors

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

What You Can Expect

All Our Kin is an innovative, high-impact organization that empowers a growing number of family child care providers, children, and families to succeed.  As we scale All Our Kin’s reach, we strive to maintain the collaborative, values-centered environment that is our hallmark and to continually invest in the backbone of our organization:  our talented, mission-driven team.  All Our Kin is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that diversity and opportunity are fundamental to children’s lives and to our work.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to work with a team of skilled, motivated, and committed professionals.

Some of the benefits we offer to our staff members include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation time- Three weeks paid annual vacation as well as federal holidays and a December holiday (typically December 24 – January 1)

• Retirement Plan- All Our Kin offers a 403(b) plan

AOK complies with all CDC, OEC, and ADA COVID guidelines and recommendations for educators, children, families, and employees. Masks are required at All Our Kin’s worksites. Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination or qualifying exemption is required for all new hires before starting. Please feel free to contact the People Development and Equity Department at hr@allourkin.org if you have any questions.