Regional Engagement Director, Ne - New York, United States - United Way

United Way

Verified Company

New York, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

(This is a remote position)

Responsible for engaging with local United Ways (LUW) as assigned, within the defined region, as well as tracking performance and providing support based on Thriving United Way assessment results.

This individual is responsible for coordinating UWW staff and activities necessary to strengthen relationships with critical United Way markets, so those markets feel connected to and supported by UWW to grow in their capacity and ability to perform.

This role will be the connection point between UWW and the LUW creating the opportunity to drive network strategies and enablement, while providing consistent communication and an open feedback loop.

The core activities of this work will fall into two specific categories: 1) Relationship management with assigned individual United Way markets and state associations, including tracking strategic plans for individual market performance based on the Thriving United Way assessment, and management of and deployment of performance improvement support against those plans, and 2) Representing UWW in the region, to drive network goals and performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

Provide world class customer service relationship management to local United Ways (CEO, staff, and Board members).
Refine, implement, and manage formal partnerships and collaborations across local United Ways in the region.
Identify organizational performance improvement opportunities within assigned markets.
Perform site visits with targeted markets.
Represent UWW at United Way gatherings and events.
Use CRM system to manage relationships and activities.
Create and maintain account plans for the region
Relationship management with assigned United Way markets
Build relationships with key staff and board leaders in assigned United Way markets.
Assess assets and needs of the United Way and build and deploy, in conjunction with content experts, trainings, programs, tools and UWW staff that help advance performance of individual United Ways.
Work with state associations and other organized United Way groups to grow the region.
Work with Talent Management to build on the talent pipeline with up and coming high performing talent in the region.
Understand the revenue challenges and opportunities in each major market United Way and the region overall.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include:

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
5 years of progressive experience in a complex project management, relationship management, or consulting role.
Three years of experience as a team member or leader of a local United Way.
Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong understanding of strategy design and execution.
Exceptional relationshipbuilding skills at multiple levels within an organization.
Strong selfawareness and emotional intelligence.
Willingness to travel within the region to LUWs and to National and WW events outside of the region.
Experience with change management process and the United Way network experience is a plus.
Natural curiosity and strong desire to grow and learn helpful.
Live within the region.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job._

SALARY STATEMENT
The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $110,000 to $115,000. per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicant's knowledge, skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

COMPETENCIES
An individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies at a satisfactory level:

Accountability/Results Orientation - Is accountable for the work results and performance to budget of an assigned team. Participates in the articulation of and communicates work goals and objectives, as well as expected work results. Assists in identifying work quality standards and training team members and accepts responsibility for the team's achieved outcomes. Protects the United Way brand, promoting its relevance and statue to the extent possible. Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of UWW and the movement. Demonstrates a commitment to UWW's values, including diversity and inclusiveness.

Decision-Making/Risk-Taking - Evaluates available information and recommends a course of action. Contributes own assessment of risks and implications of decisions in team decision-making efforts. Develops and proposes effective alternative solutions. Uses judgment appropriately in decision-making. Knows when to shift decision-making upwards.

**Teamwork C