United Way of Western Nebraska Careers

At United Way of Western Nebraska, our employees are essential to supporting the community-and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunities and how it fits into our organization's success. United Way of Western Nebraska currently has an opening for a Campaign & Community Impact Coordinator in our Scottsbluff office. Join our dynamic team! For a detailed job description position please email, Karen Benzel, UWWN Executive Director at kbenzel@uwwn.org. 

AmeriCorps Seniors Director

The AmeriCorps Seniors Director is responsible for the daily management of the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. The Project Director functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in RSVP, and volunteer stations. The Project Director serves as the representative of the sponsor in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports and memoranda of understanding. The Project Director will abide by United Way of Western Nebraska’s established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. The Project Director serves full time, as negotiated with AmeriCorps. The Project Director may participate in activities to coordinate AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, or organizations. The Director will join a dynamic, collaborative team that is committed to living united, inside and out with a strong commitment to serving the community.

Hours include Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with occasional evenings or weekends for special events.

All Full Time Employees are eligible for benefits including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Employer Matching Retirement Contribution
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical Stipend 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Status: Full-time; Nonexempt
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Must be available for occasional evening and weekend hours as required to support events
  • Must have valid driver’s license and provide personal vehicle
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Position is based in the Scottsbluff United Way office

QUALIFICATIONS:

The perfect applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm for helping others, manage their time effectively and communicate well in writing and conversation with a wide variety of people, demonstrate ability to be part of a team and community oriented. Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate with others. Preferred experience working with senior citizens and organizing volunteers. Flexibility, management skills, computer literacy, and personal transportation are requirements. Experience managing federal grants is preferred. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills necessary for preparing grants, written reports and giving oral presentations and trainings. Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events on occasion is required. Regional travel is a requirement of this position.

Position is based in the Scottsbluff United Way office.

Full job description available upon request by emailing kbenzel@uwwn.org. 

Application Deadline:  Review of applications begins December 15, 2023.

Job open until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email cover letter and resume to:  United Way of Western Nebraska,

ATTN: Karen Benzel kbenzel@uwwn.org

 

AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator

The Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting the AmeriCorps Director of the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. The Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Director, actively involved with community organizations, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in RSVP, and volunteer stations.  The AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator will join a dynamic, collaborative team that is committed to living united, inside and out with a strong commitment to serving the community.

 

Hours include Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with occasional evenings or weekends for special events.

All Full Time Employees are eligible for benefits including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Employer Matching Retirement Contribution
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical Stipend 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Status: Full-time; Nonexempt
  • High School Diploma required
  • Must be available for evening and weekend hours as required to support events
  • Must have valid driver’s license and provide personal vehicle
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Position is based in the Scottsbluff United Way office

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The perfect applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm for helping others, manage their time effectively and communicate well in writing and conversation with a wide variety of people, demonstrate ability to be part of a team and community oriented. Flexibility, management skills, computer literacy, and personal transportation are requirements. Experience managing federal grants is preferred. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills necessary for preparing grants, written reports and giving oral presentations and trainings. Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events on occasion is required. Regional travel is a requirement of this position.

Position is based in the Scottsbluff United Way office.

Full job description available upon request by emailing kbenzel@uwwn.org. 

Application Deadline:  Review of applications begins December 15, 2023.

Job open until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email cover letter and resume to:  United Way of Western Nebraska,

ATTN: Karen Benzel kbenzel@uwwn.org