Bulletin
United Way Campaign Associate Opportunity
July 12, 2017
To: All MoveUP Job Stewards and Executive Councillors at Translink
United Way of the Lower Mainland is a community impact organization that has been helping people in the Lower Mainland for over 85 years. We identify critical social issues through research and community input. With our partners, we proactively problems and create measurably better communities.
The Campaign Associate Program is a 16-week work term that gives individuals an exciting opportunity to make a difference in their community, try something new, build their networks, strengthen skills and raise resources for the betterment of the Lower Mainland. Individuals are hired by United Way and paid a bi-weekly honorarium by a pre-identified sponsoring company. This program allows United Way to triple their fundraising staff during campaign at no extra cost. This investment leverages donor dollars to ensure they are getting to the people who need it most.
Campaign Associates are:
• Bright, up-and-comers leaders
• Motivating and inspiring account managers of United Way workplace fundraising campaigns
• Passionate about helping their community
• Dynamic individuals that build strong relationships quickly
• Self-motivated and driven
• Looking for an exciting challenge to make a measureable impact in the lives of children and seniors in the Lower Mainland
• Looking to advance their careers and test their strengths in varied environments
Role Responsibilities
• Support several accounts ranging in company size and dollar value, under a Campaign Manager
• Lead, motivate, educate and inspire workplace volunteers to run successful workplace fundraising campaigns
• Lead presentations at kick-offs and events to various group sizes and in diverse settings about United Way’s impact
• Work under pressure; meet deadlines and exercise tact and discretion
• Build strong relationships effectively, support team members, problem-solve and share information
• Be computer savvy with knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Be organized, detail oriented and able to work, individuals with office experience are preferred
No fundraising or account management experience is required. United Way provides all necessary training and coaching to help Campaign Associates support the running of effective fundraising campaigns, including a one-week orientation program. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle full time during the 16-weeks is mandatory. Cell phone and laptop are also required.
Reports to: Director of Workplace Campaign
Supervised by: Campaign Manager
Term: August 28 – December 15, 2017
Training: August 28 – September 1, 2017
Application deadline: July 14, 2017
Information for Organizations seconding an employee
Participating organizations agree to support the United Way Campaign Associate Program by seconding an employee to United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM) as outlined:
a) to select a current employee to participate in the program for a 16-week period from August 28 – December 15, 2017
b) to cover wages of selected employee, as well as all mileage, parking and related expenses incurred during the course of the secondment period. Expense reports will be submitted monthly to the employer.
c) If the participant does not have a personal vehicle, a company vehicle will be provided or the means to acquire access to a vehicle.
d) If the participant does not have a personal laptop, a company laptop will be provided or the means to acquire access to a laptop.
e) to provide a cell phone or monthly cost recovery for personal cell phone use (optional)
For more information and to apply, go to http://www.uwlm.ca/campaign-associate-program
In Solidarity,
Alicia Gallo, VP of Combined Units