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Hiring now: Executive Director

Join a dynamic team at United Way of the Yampa Valley!

We offer:

  • Competitive wages
  • Health, dental, vision insurance with Health Saving Account
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Simple Plan with 3% match after one year of employment
  • Ability to work remotely one day a week.
  • Liberal paid time off schedule
  • Liberal vacation policy
  • Regular touch bases with annual review

Executive Director Job Description:

The United Way of the Yampa Valley (UWYV) is seeking a committed and passionate executive director to lead our organization into the future. The UWYV motto is: Advancing the common good in the Yampa Valley. The organization has been doing just that for over 45 years in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties, Colorado.

The candidate applying for this role will represent UWYV throughout northwest Colorado by serving as a leading advocate for improving education, strengthening financial stability and a healthy community. The candidate will spearhead fundraising through donor relationships, fundraising events and workplace giving.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of successful fundraising
• 2 years leading a nonprofit or corporate department.
• 3 years of experience managing budgets and finances
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Windows, MS Office, and online databases
• Commitment to the United Way mission and to helping those in difficult circumstances.
• Experience working with a non-profit organization in a paid or volunteer capacity.

Responsibilities:
• Hire, motivate, and manage a staff of five.
• Plan and execute a fundraising plan, including individual giving, fundraising events, and workplace giving.
• Advocate for human services needs within the communities of northwest Colorado
• Collaborate with strategic partners to coordinate efforts.
• Create and manage the annual budget.
• Support and coordinate with the UWYV board of directors.
• Manage the UWYV property in collaboration with another non-profit organization.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Steamboat Springs and Craig, Colorado

Please send a cover letter and resume to SelectionCommittee@UnitedWayYV.org by April 12, 2024. Please see job description for more information.