Centennial Project Coordinator (Contract)

United Way of Rhode Island•Providence, RI

15h•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

In 2026, United Way of Rhode Island marks its 100th year of service to communities across the state. Our Centennial Celebration is both a moment of reflection and a forward-looking effort to deepen our connection with Rhode Islanders, tell our story, and invite people to be part of what comes next. The Centennial strategy is anchored in three connected efforts: United Across Rhode Island, a statewide tour bringing United Way into communities, workplaces, and public spaces across all 39 cities and towns A year-long storytelling and engagement effort that centers community voice A Grand Centennial Celebration, culminating in a large-scale, public-facing event on October 17, 2026 We are seeking a temporary, hourly contractor to help activate this strategy, with primary responsibility for leading the United Across Rhode Island tour and supporting the execution of the Grand Centennial Celebration. The Centennial Project Coordinator will play a highly visible, externally focused role in bringing the Centennial to life across Rhode Island. This position serves as the lead coordinator for the United Across Rhode Island tour, while working closely with United Way’s Outreach team to engage staff and volunteers in community events whenever possible. The role also provides hands-on support for the Grand Centennial Celebration, partnering closely with United Way’s in-house Events Manager to help elevate and execute this signature moment. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys being out in the community, is highly organized, and is comfortable managing logistics, relationships, and follow-through across multiple workstreams. The position reports to the Director of Strategy & Analytics and collaborates closely with Outreach, Events, Communications, and Development colleagues.

Requirements

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with attention to detail
Comfort working independently while staying aligned with a defined strategy and priorities
Clear, professional communicator who is comfortable engaging with partners and the public
Experience or interest in community engagement, outreach, events, or project coordination
Willingness to be present in the community regularly, including occasional evenings or weekends

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with nonprofit, civic, or community-based work is helpful
A genuine interest in community connection and making public-facing work feel welcoming and well-run

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator for the United Across Rhode Island statewide tour
Manage calendars, logistics, materials, and schedules across multiple community events
Coordinate with municipalities, community partners, businesses, and event organizers
Work closely with Outreach staff to identify opportunities for Team United participation and staff engagement at events
Staff community events as a visible representative of United Way
Track follow-ups, contacts, and next steps to ensure consistency and momentum
Support the planning and execution of the Grand Centennial Celebration
Work in close partnership with the in-house Events Manager to support logistics, timelines, and vendor coordination
Assist with run-of-show materials, internal coordination, and on-site support as needed
Maintain project trackers, timelines, and task lists across Centennial activities
Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment and follow-through
Support engagement of volunteers, ambassadors, and committees connected to Centennial efforts
Help ensure Centennial work is organized, well-documented, and moving forward