Explore a Career with Greater Mankato Area United Way

GREATER MANKATO AREA UNITED WAY

JOB DESCRIPTION

(non-exempt)

TITLE: Programming & Outreach Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to manage Greater Mankato Area United Way’s programs (including Books for Kids and schoolbook deliveries), volunteers, and community outreach activities. Possesses Greater Mankato Area United Way’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Accountability.

HOURS: 40 hours per week. Includes occasional evenings and weekends. This position is located in-person in Mankato, Minnesota.

ABOUT US:

Greater Mankato Area United Way is a dynamic nonprofit organization located in Mankato, Minnesota,

serving Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Waseca counties. We focus on the impact areas of basic needs,

health, and education to ensure our region stays strong and balanced. Our programs are thoroughly vetted by community-led impact teams and serve more than 65,000 people each year. Supported by over 1,900 annual volunteers, we convene and connect the community to build a better tomorrow for all.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage literacy programs

   • Manage and develop Greater Mankato Area United Way’s literacy programs, which currently include: Books for Kids; Kindness Booth Book Initiative for first graders; Fourth-Grade Book Project; and Community Bookshelf Initiative

   • Coordinate scheduling and communications

   • Manage and maintain any associated data and contacts, ensuring they are updated and accurate

   • Manage program budgets

   • Manage and lead volunteers supporting the program activities

   • Create associated materials, such as the Books for Kids newsletter

   • Manage book and supply orders, including ordering book samples and reviewing content

   • Manage inventory, tracking books, letterhead, envelopes, and other supplies

   • Lead mailings and delivery processes, including classroom presentations

   • Coordinate with supporters, volunteers, movers, in-kind donors, and other stakeholders involved in the program’s execution

   • Assist in fundraising efforts for monetary and in-kind program support

   • Expand the reach of the programs to serve more children in our region by connecting with new contacts, resources, and prospective participants

   • Seek new ways to raise awareness about the programs

   • Coordinate annual Reading Festival

2. Manage organization’s volunteers

   • Recruit, train, and support volunteers for the organization, including general, events, initiatives, and any needs that arise

   • Work closely with events, marketing, and other staff to determine volunteer needs

   • Supervise all volunteers

   • Track volunteers and hours

   • Seek out and contact new volunteer prospects and continually update contact lists

   • Maintain and update master volunteer contact list

   • Create regular volunteer update emails with upcoming opportunities

   • Manage Get Connected online volunteer platform

   • Work with Community Impact to communicate about Get Connected and volunteer needs to prospective volunteers, agency partners, and other stakeholders

   • Collaborate with staff such as Resource & Donor Development to seek new corporate volunteer prospects

   • Lead the annual Week/Month of Action, matching volunteers to nonprofit needs

3. Manage community outreach activities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, schools, local agencies, and other stakeholders

• Represent United Way at various community events, expos, fairs, and outreach activities

• Coordinate logistics for community outreach activities, including supplies, pickups/deliveries, and transportation

• Lead and develop new outreach activities as relevant (such as donation distributions)

• Work with Events & Fundraising Director to coordinate supplies, scheduling, and deliveries for events such as Men’s Event, Human Foosball, Fire & Ice, and more

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Experience with program or project coordination

required. Must be highly detail-oriented, multitasking, organized, willing to learn, and passionate about

helping others. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of community members, businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires occasional lifting of books and other items.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and use a handcart

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Rachel Volkman

rachelv@mankatounitedway.org