Manager, Meeting Basic Needs

The Manager, Meeting Basic Needs, working in strategic and creative partnership with the Meeting Basic Needs Director and Community Impact team (including PA 211 Southwest), will have oversight of a diverse portfolio of Impact grant funded agencies, and issues and community-focused initiatives to achieve measurable success within the investment priority of Meeting Basic Needs. The Manager will also play a critical role in building community partnerships and work collaboratively across all United Way departments to create meaningful community change. They will also provide end-to-end grant management, from discovery of community need to selection of funded partners and reporting outcomes.

Essential Functions

Grants Management and Subject Area Expertise

• Work with Community Impact and volunteer leadership to recommend and monitor success of grants to and projects with non-profit human service agency partners aligned with United Way's strategic goals
• Build strong partnerships, collaborate with grantees, contracted partners, and other key stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of community resources, opportunities and concerns related to helping people meet their basic needs
• Manage day-to-day needs of related programs and/or initiatives, including program budget(s) and elevate issues that impact partner agencies and the communities they serve
• Assess and report on relevant program and community-level outcomes and contribute to writing proposals, reports, and related material
• Keep abreast of current research and activity in the field and the systems and policy landscape related to Meeting Basic Needs
  
  

Communication and Collaboration

• Build and foster meaningful relationships with a broad range of diverse stakeholders (such as non-profit agencies, corporate and civic leaders, labor party representatives, community leaders, and elected officials) to identify emerging challenges and work collaboratively to find innovative solutions
• Communicate and collaborate internally within and across UWSWPA departments to clearly convey and mobilize resources to support our work in the community
• Identify, lead, and/or participate in special projects related to policy or system-change efforts
• Advocate for solutions to reduce race, gender, and ability inequities within the UWSWPA network, our investments, and the broader community
  
  

Additional Functions

• Advocate for issues pertaining to Meeting Basic Needs to business leaders, elected officials, and other decision makers and stakeholders
• Work with regional United Way directors and partners as needed to meet the regional expectations of initiatives and support the expansion of projects and initiatives to include the full United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania footprint
  
  

Financial/Budgetary Responsibilities

• Track and monitor project budgets in partnership with United Way's Impact Operations and Finance Teams
• Participate in the RFP creation, distribution, and decision-making process to allocate grant funds
  
  

Education And Experience

• Required
• Bachelor's Degree in non-profit management, public administration, social work, or related field
• At least five years working in human services or related field
• Track record of successful work in collaborative settings with community organizations and institutions of diverse size, scope, and range of interests
• Preferred
• Experience writing grants, proposals, applications, and reports
  

Annual Salary

• Pay Grade 107
• Salary Range $55,620 - $62,000
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Positive, high-energy, "can-do" attitude
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse populations and to function well within a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills and comfort with a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to be self-directed and decisive
• Tech savviness, including experience with Microsoft Office, virtual platforms, and willingness to explore new systems
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel within the region via ground transportation
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change; new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.