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Associate Director, Economic Mobility Initiatives
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Join United Way for Southeastern Michigan as the Associate Director of Economic Mobility Initiatives and be part of a transformative journey in the nonprofit sector. This role offers the chance to lead innovative programming aimed at enhancing human services and economic opportunities for our community. With a focus on strategic planning and project planning, your expertise in supervision and team management will directly contribute to meaningful change. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, allowing you to balance professional ambitions with personal commitments.
With a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 per year, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful public policy while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, Organization paid STD/LTD, Organization paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Free Tele-Health program, and EAP. Here, your contributions are valued, and we are committed to developing leaders in social work and nonprofit programming. Join us in making a difference in Detroit!
Let us introduce ourselvesWhat is it like to work united? Here at United Way for Southeastern Michigan our employees combine their individual strengths to develop solutions to some of our region's toughest challenges alongside our donors, advocates, volunteers and partners. Join our team as we work collaboratively to impact the communities within southeastern Michigan! For more than 100 years, we've responded to the community's most pressing challenges around children and family, health and the community.
What does an Associate Director, Economic Mobility Initiatives do?The Associate Director of Economic Mobility Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan is a crucial role that bridges internal collaboration and external impact in the nonprofit landscape. In close partnership with the Director of Community Impact Innovation, you will provide flexible support to advance various Economic Mobility team initiatives. This position champions collaborative leadership and project management, identifying challenges and driving process improvements while lending support and coaching to team members.
You will work cross-functionally to align economic mobility initiatives with broader organizational strategies, potentially managing direct report team members. Externally, you will engage in pivotal programs such as the Detroit Financial Well-being Innovation Challenge and the Detroit Tax Credit Coalition, overseeing grantmaking relationships, enhancing program evolution, and supporting fundraising initiatives. This role embodies the spirit of teamwork and innovation, making a tangible difference in the community's human services landscape.
What matters mostTo thrive as the Associate Director of Economic Mobility Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, candidates must possess a blend of educational credentials and practical experience. A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field is essential, with a master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience managing complex projects or programs within a social sector setting, showcasing expertise in designing and implementing new initiatives or continuous program improvement. Strong leadership skills are crucial, including experience in managing direct report staff and cross-functional teams effectively.
A deep understanding of low-income and structurally disadvantaged populations is necessary, along with subject matter expertise in promoting economic mobility through initiatives such as financial empowerment, volunteer income tax assistance (VITA), and workforce development. This role requires adaptability, strategic planning, and a commitment to collaboration to drive impactful change in the community.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
A master's degree preferred.
5-8 years of experience managing complex projects or programs. Experience in a social sector setting strongly preferred.
Work experience designing and/or implementing new programs or continuous program improvement strongly preferred.
Experience managing direct report staff and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income and/or structurally disadvantaged populations.
Subject matter expertise and work experience leading projects or programs to promote economic mobility such as financial empowerment, volunteer income tax assistance (VITA), housing, workforce development, etc. strongly preferred.
Get started with our team!If you think this job aligns with your requirements, please read the entire job description then submit your application. Good luck!
This is a full-time position that is grant funded for 13 months; the expectation is that the position will continue to be funded afterwards.
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With a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 per year, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful public policy while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, Organization paid STD/LTD, Organization paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Free Tele-Health program, and EAP. Here, your contributions are valued, and we are committed to developing leaders in social work and nonprofit programming. Join us in making a difference in Detroit!
Let us introduce ourselvesWhat is it like to work united? Here at United Way for Southeastern Michigan our employees combine their individual strengths to develop solutions to some of our region's toughest challenges alongside our donors, advocates, volunteers and partners. Join our team as we work collaboratively to impact the communities within southeastern Michigan! For more than 100 years, we've responded to the community's most pressing challenges around children and family, health and the community.
What does an Associate Director, Economic Mobility Initiatives do?The Associate Director of Economic Mobility Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan is a crucial role that bridges internal collaboration and external impact in the nonprofit landscape. In close partnership with the Director of Community Impact Innovation, you will provide flexible support to advance various Economic Mobility team initiatives. This position champions collaborative leadership and project management, identifying challenges and driving process improvements while lending support and coaching to team members.
You will work cross-functionally to align economic mobility initiatives with broader organizational strategies, potentially managing direct report team members. Externally, you will engage in pivotal programs such as the Detroit Financial Well-being Innovation Challenge and the Detroit Tax Credit Coalition, overseeing grantmaking relationships, enhancing program evolution, and supporting fundraising initiatives. This role embodies the spirit of teamwork and innovation, making a tangible difference in the community's human services landscape.
What matters mostTo thrive as the Associate Director of Economic Mobility Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, candidates must possess a blend of educational credentials and practical experience. A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field is essential, with a master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience managing complex projects or programs within a social sector setting, showcasing expertise in designing and implementing new initiatives or continuous program improvement. Strong leadership skills are crucial, including experience in managing direct report staff and cross-functional teams effectively.
A deep understanding of low-income and structurally disadvantaged populations is necessary, along with subject matter expertise in promoting economic mobility through initiatives such as financial empowerment, volunteer income tax assistance (VITA), and workforce development. This role requires adaptability, strategic planning, and a commitment to collaboration to drive impactful change in the community.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
A master's degree preferred.
5-8 years of experience managing complex projects or programs. Experience in a social sector setting strongly preferred.
Work experience designing and/or implementing new programs or continuous program improvement strongly preferred.
Experience managing direct report staff and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income and/or structurally disadvantaged populations.
Subject matter expertise and work experience leading projects or programs to promote economic mobility such as financial empowerment, volunteer income tax assistance (VITA), housing, workforce development, etc. strongly preferred.
Get started with our team!If you think this job aligns with your requirements, please read the entire job description then submit your application. Good luck!
This is a full-time position that is grant funded for 13 months; the expectation is that the position will continue to be funded afterwards.
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