Corporate Engagement Associate
About The Position
The Corporate Engagement Associate role is a structured, cohort-based professional development experience designed to accelerate early-career talent through hands-on exposure to nonprofit leadership, corporate partnerships, and community impact. Over the course of approximately 18 weeks, associates serve as full-time members of United Way’s Resource Development team, working directly with corporate partners, executives, and campaign leaders to design and execute fundraising and engagement strategies. This immersive experience blends business development, client relationship management, public speaking, and project leadership, providing participants with real-world skills that translate across industries. This is more than a seasonal role—it is a leadership launchpad for individuals seeking meaningful, high-impact experience early in their careers. The job is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026, and will end November 20, 2026.
Requirements
- Early in their careers (or completing a bachelor’s degree) and eager to build professional skills
- Demonstrate interest in business, nonprofit leadership, sales, consulting, or community impact
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to groups
- Show the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Take initiative, ownership, and accountability for results
- Thrive in client-facing and relationship-driven work
- Knowledge of the nonprofit arena and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors and volunteers.
- Ability to identify and build opportunities and assist in educating and mobilizing networks of individuals, companies, and agencies to support UWSA’s impact agenda.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including development of content relevant to the Impact Areas for a wide variety of audiences and media.
- Excellent collaborator and team member, able to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- A personal leadership and management style that promotes collaboration and accessibility.
- Professional demeanor, outgoing, confident and goal oriented.
- Self-motivated and creative.
- Dynamic, authentic leadership and team building skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strategic thinking ability.
- Commitment to community service.
- Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Facilitation and presentation skills and experience.
- Committee-level volunteer management.
- Relationship management with a broad array of individuals and organizations.
- Attention to detail in a multitasking environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Competent with Adobe Products Suite
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow relationships with assigned corporate partners and campaign leaders
- Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic recommendations to increase participation and impact
- Deliver a high level of customer service and ongoing communication throughout campaign execution
- Design and implement tailored fundraising and engagement strategies for assigned accounts
- Identify opportunities to increase employee participation and overall campaign performance
- Support revenue growth through effective planning and execution
- Lead engaging presentations for employee groups and organizational leaders
- Represent United Way in both virtual and in-person settings
- Communicate mission impact in a compelling and audience-relevant way
- Oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously, managing timelines, logistics, and deliverables
- Coordinate meetings, events, and campaign activities across stakeholders
- Track progress and results using internal systems (e.g., CRM platforms and campaign tools)
- Support and participate in volunteer activities, corporate events, and community initiatives
- Help ensure meaningful and impactful experiences for volunteers and partners
- Partner closely with internal teams to align strategy and execution
- Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on results and impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
