Volunteer Engagement Manager

Volunteer Engagement Manager

About United Way of Greenville County

For over 100 years, we have united the community to help people live better, safer, and more successful lives. While our work has evolved to meet the challenges of the day, our vision remains the same : We believe everyone should have access to the tools and opportunities that empower them to achieve their full potential.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to mobilize people and resources to improve lives, strengthen the community, and advance equity for the benefit of all. Our vision is a Greenville County where all people have access to the opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Star Values

Our focus on collaboration, internally and externally, connects our team and work to our community so we can achieve the balance and symmetry needed to consistently show up for all of Greenville County.

Support - We collaborate with our team, stakeholders, and organizations to support our community and move our mission forward.

Trust - With integrity and respect, we embrace transparency and build relationships with each other and the community to deliver on our promises.

Act - Each day we show up to do our best work for our coworkers, our investors and our community by staying proactive, adaptable and innovative.

Reflect - We reflect the change we wish to see within our communities by holding each other accountable to our mission, recognizing how our leadership today will impact the future of Greenville County.

Where We Serve

United Way of Greenville We serve people across the cities of Greenville, Greer, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Travelers Rest. Our impact also extends to the following communities : Berea, City View, Dunean, Five Forks, Gantt, Golden Grove, Judson, Parker, Piedmont, Sans Souci, Marietta, Taylors, Tigerville, Wade Hampton, Ware Place, and Welcome.

Our Strategy

Poverty is persistent in Greenville County. We can't let it winbecause everyone deserves a shot at a better life. Our donor base is changing. So must we. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z and beyond, we must adapt and evolve to remain relevant.

To flip the script and win for our community, United Way of Greenville County must inspire and activate donors to increase access and reduce barriers to higher earnings for low-income earning members of the community.

Position Summary

Reports to : Chief Philanthropy Officer

Location : Greenville, SC

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Summary :

United Way of Greenville County mobilizes people and resources to improve lives and strengthen our community. The Volunteer Engagement Manager plays a critical role in this mission by developing, coordinating, and expanding meaningful volunteer opportunities that connect individuals, companies, and groups to United Way's community impact work. This role works collaboratively across departments and partners closely within the department to ensure seamless planning and execution of high-impact volunteer experiences and organizational events.

Areas of Responsibility

Volunteer Program Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive volunteer engagement strategy aligned with United Way's mission, priorities, and annual goals.
• Create and manage signature volunteer initiatives, including large-scale days of service such as Hands on Greenville Day and Grateful GVL, affinity-group volunteer projects, and hands-on impact experiences such as School Tools and Project Joy.
• Identify new opportunities for volunteer engagement that meet community needs and support United Way's programmatic and fundraising goals.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Corporate & Community Partnerships

Project Execution & Event Management

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Stewardship

Data, Evaluation & Communication

Qualifications

United Way of Greenville County offers competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include health, dental and vision insurance where United Way of Greenville County pays generously towards the cost of these benefits for employees and their families.

United Way of Greenville County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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