Manager, Community Development

United Way Suncoast Inc•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Suncoast is seeking a Manager, Community Development. This role is for an individual who is innovative, collaborative, and self-sufficient in implementing Financial Security efforts around place-focused work while enhancing the quality of life for residents of the Sulphur Springs community. The ideal candidate will be able to build strong partnerships, increase efficiency in services, and contribute to the growth in alignment across all resource centers. This is an opportunity to embrace a movement that gives people the freedom to rise, and to be embraced by colleagues that will appreciate every contribution made. The team members enjoy a work environment built on transparency and trust, with many growth opportunities including the ability to learn about and contribute to efforts across the organization. A competitive total rewards package is offered including shortened benefit eligibility periods, several weeks of PTO, and no cost medical and dental options.

Requirements

Typically requires four (4) or more years of relevant experience, including management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent training or experience may be accepted in lieu.
Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
Ability to work and drive in the field within the Suncoast region.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) a plus; may be required

Responsibilities

Collaborates to develop and implement detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
Works cross-functionally, integrating strategically inclusive impact work into targeted areas of focus by zip code(s).
Identifies and advances opportunities to maximize UWS’s presence.
Participates on internal and external committees in support of UWS’s community impact.
Supports the Community Investment process and related reporting and site visits.
Ensures timely and appropriate data collection, analysis, and reporting; collaborates to provide research and apply best practices to the design and continuous improvement of Community Impact activities.
Contributes to designing grant funded projects, writing proposals, incorporating grant funded programs, and meeting related requirements.
Maintains program data, reviews proposals, accepts and screens applications, and reports to funders and partners.
Provides oversight of assigned initiative(s).
Works closely with a variety of internal and external partners to implement and expand strategic initiatives.
Coordinates and/or leads consistent family and community engagement activities, including Community Forums.
Brings awareness through verbal and written presentations to critical regional financial stability needs and existing systems of care that support ALICE in our communities.
Collaborates with the Resource Development and Marketing teams to maximize understanding and use of Community Impact and Strategic Community Partner information and co-create communication collateral.
Oversees daily operations of a Resource Center providing strategically aligned resources and services to community members.
Connects community members with resources for services such as job placement, financial literacy counseling, legal aid, housing, medical care, and financial assistance.
Identifies potential program participants and facilitates participation in appropriate programs.
May contribute to budgets and forecasting; effectively manages resources.
Develops and refines processes to improve efficiency and achievement of goals and objectives.
Consistently demonstrates Our Suncoast Code and Values including applicable elements of leading self, team, and organization.