Senior Community Resiliency Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Working closely with the Investments Team, this position is responsible for supporting UWSCMI's Community Resiliency Programs and coordinating local Disaster Response Consortiums in Jackson County and the Capital Area. Community Resiliency Programs include local Disaster Response Consortiums, Disaster Relief Funds, and other duties in preparation for and/or response to a community disaster.

This is a grant-funded, regional position with the opportunity to work fully in-person or hybrid with a minimum of three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) a week in the office. This position is located out of the Jackson and Lansing offices. Occasional travel within the region is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

• Contribute to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizational culture that centers people in every solution, process and function.


• Center the needs and interests of marginalized communities, with an intentional focus on ALICE, when creating and implementing disaster preparedness and response plans.

Relationship Building and Community Engagement

• Work in partnership with UWSCMI's Resource Development and Community Impact teams to build meaningful partnerships and relationships with local governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations.


• Coordinate volunteer and community engagement opportunities alongside cross-functional UWSCMI team


• Represent UWSCMI at various community meetings, conferences, committees; attend, represent and participate in special events and functions on behalf of the organization.

Program Support & Development

• Oversee coordination of Capital Area Disaster Response Consortium and Jackson County Disaster Response Consortium


• Responsible for supporting revenue generation for Community Resiliency Program and local Disaster Relief Funds; grant prospecting with local, regional, and national funders.


• Support expansion and enhancement of the existing program offerings to be responsive to community need, including expansion of Community Resiliency Program model outside of UWSCMI footprint.

Facilitation and Course Delivery

• Facilitate emergency preparedness plans for internal and external partners.


• Coordinate and facilitate inter-organizational meetings for disaster response consortiums and disaster response cycles associated with local critical incidents.

Collaboration:

• Represent the community impact team internally and with external partners.


• Contribute to cross-functional, inter-organizational, and network initiatives that foster deep collaboration and relationship-building across UWSCMI and our region.

People Leadership:

• May provide supervision to interns or other temporary staff.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and ability to apply anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles in the workplace and community.


• Ability to work with a broad range of community organizations and populations with a focus on creating access for historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.


• Prior experience in community organizing, disaster relief, volunteer management preferred. A formal education such as a Bachelor's degree in business, emergency management, public health, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field may also supplement or substitute for experience to meet this requirement.


• Within 60 days of hire, demonstrated knowledge and expertise of Disaster Response and Recovery systems.


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging group discussions, both in person and virtually.


• Proven ability to develop and sustain productive professional relationships with community stakeholders.


• Demonstrated ability to build trust, relationships, and engage in collaborative work with individuals from marginalized and under-represented communities.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite products including: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro.


• Proficient knowledge of working in Zoom and Microsoft Teams.


• Demonstrates highly effective project planning and project management skills.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.


• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.


• Frequent sitting, standing and walking.


• Reliable transportation for local travel. Use of a personal motor vehicle for transportation requires proof of insurance, and the driver must have a valid Driver's license, and ability to . Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record standard.


• Occasional work outside of normal business hours.


• Successful completion of a criminal background check.


• Candidate must be able to work successfully in a remote environment with private office space and high-speed internet.

SALARY: All the roles within UWSCM have pay ranges that are commensurate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate. The minimum salary for this position is $53,920.

ABOUT UWSCMI

United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) gathers the power of three legacy organizations-Capital Area United Way, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, and United Way of Jackson County-to mobilize financial and volunteer resources, partners, and voices, creating equitable and lasting change for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Our vision: Strong, caring communities where every person is valued, thriving, and connected for the common good.

Our path: Our work lifts our local communities by reducing racial and economic disparities; addressing the needs of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in financial stability, education, health, and basic needs; and creating opportunities for every person to reach their full potential.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

UWSCMI is committed to dismantling systemic inequities that continue to cause harm for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people, women, and people with disabilities. To do so, we are dedicated to building capacity and accountability into our policies, practices, and partnerships.

NOTE

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

We require background checks for certain roles. The checks are completed by ProScreening and results are only ever communicated to the Hiring Manager if they may impact someone's employment. We do not use prior arrests, only convictions. These convictions will only be considered as hiring criteria if they are directly connected to the roles & responsibilities of the job (for example, financial related convictions for a finance officer). We know that the criminal legal system is not equitable, and negatively impacts marginalized communities - specifically people of color - at rates much higher than other identities. This is why our background check process is only in place for explicit situations.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

United Way of South Central Michigan offers a competitive total rewards package including a competitive salary, medical coverage with an employer contribution of 90% towards single coverage and 75% towards dependent coverage, dental and vision with a 90% employer contribution towards single and dependent coverage, life insurance with an employer-paid benefit of 2 times annual salary, short-term disability and long-term disability effective the date of hire. In addition, United Way provides a 10% employer contribution into the 403(b) retirement plan each year with full vesting after 3 years of service and 20 days Paid Time Off, 13 days Paid Sick Time, 5 Paid Volunteer Days, 3 Floating Holidays and 11 Paid Holidays each year (Paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time and floating holidays are prorated the first year).