United Way Campaign Ambassador - Temporary Contract

Title

UW Campaign Ambassador

Department

Resource Development

Reports To

Development Director, Resource Development

Summary

The Campaign Ambassador supports United Way's annual fundraising campaign by managing assigned workplace giving accounts, cultivating donor relationships, and delivering impactful presentations. This contract role works closely with Resource Development staff and executive-level volunteers to strengthen community partnerships, promote engagement, and increase support for the Community Fund. This is a temporary contract role beginning in July through December based on available funding to support ongoing campaign needs.

Employee Expectations

UWCE is synonymous with charitable service and strives to positively impact the issues people care most about in our community. All UWCE employees are critical to our work and expected to present the best image for our organization as they represent the United Way in our community. All employees are expected to accept their responsibilities, adhere to acceptable principles in matters of personal conduct and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity at all times.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated sales, fundraising, and/or community outreach success history.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; comparable experience considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; Microsoft 365 preferred.
• CRM database experience required; Salesforce preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have the use of an insured motor vehicle.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Attend a full week of orientation regardless of regular work schedule.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with our Resource Development team to facilitate the management and coordination of annual employee and corporate giving campaigns.
• Support all phases of the workplace campaign lifecycle, including planning, kickoff, active solicitation, and wrap-up for assigned accounts.
• Deliver compelling presentations about United Way to a variety of audiences (in person, virtually, by phone).
• Provide exceptional customer service and responsive communication to assigned accounts.
• Cultivate strong relationships with workplace campaign coordinators, donors, volunteers, and team members.
• Represent UWCE at campaign events, meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all account activity, including campaign progress, donor interactions, and follow-up actions.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing professional development.

Traits & Distinguishing Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High standards of integrity and accountability.
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Comfort with frequent outreach and follow-up.

United Way Core Competencies for All Staff

• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others' commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions.
• Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Regular travel to events and meetings, often transporting supplies and materials in a personal vehicle requiring bending, lifting, and carrying 25 pounds.

Status

Contract, Temporary