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Open Positions
Accounting Specialist
The Accounting Specialist will support the Director of Finance and Accounting Services by assisting with a wide range of financial operations, including accounts payable, banking, accounting services, and maintaining operational excellence. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a minimum of two years of work experience in accounting or finance, who has a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. The ability to adapt to evolving processes within a fast-paced environment is crucial.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Accounts Payable
- Serve as a backup for Accounts Payable Specialist processing and paying accounts payable invoices as assigned.
Banking:
- Serves as backup for Accounts Payable Specialist completing daily cash management processes as assigned.
- Reconcile corporate purchasing card expenses (obtain proper approvals, prepare journal entries and ensure accuracy in the general ledger).
- Reconcile and record monthly Amazon Business and American Express activity, ensure transactions are properly documented and approved, prepare and enter general ledger transactions.
- Monthly bank account reconciliations of all checking, savings and investment accounts to the general ledger.
Accounting Services:
- Process employee expense reimbursements (obtain proper approvals, ensure proper account coding and record in general ledger)
- Process daily journal entries for Salesforce transactions and ensure accurate coding and reconciliation between general ledger and Salesforce.
- Prepare and post routine adjusting journal entries including deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, bad debt, designations, indirect costs, lease amortizations, and other adjusting journal entries assigned.
- Assist Director, Finance and Accounting Services in monthly general ledger reconciliations by researching and resolving questions related to adjusting journal entries.
- Maintain data accuracy and ensure integrity in the accounting system.
- Collaborate on year-end reporting and assist with annual audit requests as assigned.
Operational Excellence:
- Support departmental success with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies:
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them to real-world situations.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
- Proficient in accounting software, with strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
Metrics of Success
- Accurate and timely reconciliations of cash and balance sheet accounts.
- High employee compliance and satisfaction with credit card and reimbursement management.
- Consistency between Accounting and CRM systems for optimal real time financial reporting.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of two years of experience in accounting or finance, with a preference for familiarity with accounting software and banking platforms.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them to real-world situations.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
- Experience with CRM, accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate knowledgeably and credibly.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what he or she says will be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Community Resource Navigator (Daytime Part-time: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm)
United Way of Greater Kansas City is seeking Community Resource Navigators for the 211 information and referral (I&R) line. The Community Resource Navigators will be responsible for handling local and contract calls utilizing the Inform USA I&R standards in providing excellent customer service, caller problem assessment, information and referral, screening for program eligibility, advocacy, and appropriate follow-up.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Customer Service:
- Provides phone-based inbound and outbound client problem assessment, information and/or referral(s) and follow-up appropriate to the client’s needs.
- Utilizes recognized professional and agency standards in carrying out the goal of resolution of the client’s problems or requests.
- Provides consistent and excellent customer service and follows the core principles of CARE: Caring, Accurate and Resourceful, Every call. Meets established individual key performance indicators and benchmarks including, but not limited to, schedule adherence, call quality standards, and availability.
- Required to have and maintain sufficient internet service (minimum of 50-100 Mbps) and related equipment to efficiently run the required programs. Other essential equipment will be provided.
- Required to have a safe and private workspace conducive to maintaining client confidentiality.
- Other duties such as special projects or seasonal protocols as assigned.
Relationships:
- Provides advocacy for clients when a situation needs, or an individual is unable to follow through on the referral(s) independently. Advocacy can include outbound calls to agencies, research, or other reasonable steps to facilitate service delivery to the client.
- Required to report to other designated location(s), including but not limited to the United Way of Greater Kansas City office for training, emergencies, and disaster.
Operational Excellence:
- Maintains accurate documentation of each client interaction, including client demographic information, services requested, information provided, referral(s) made, follow-up data in WellSky Community Services call records or other databases as contracts require.
- Participates actively in new hire training of approximately 150 hours to be completed within 5-6 weeks (average of 25 hours per week).
- Participates in ongoing regular training, staff meetings, as well as coaching to enhance and maintain skills.
- Applies for the Inform USA certification after completing necessary employment and experience criteria.
Metrics of Success
- A compassionate curious communication style, especially with clients
- Proactive problem solving, seeking to understand the root issue, not just the immediate problem
- Works to build trusting relationships with others
- Respect in all interactions
- Clear and effective explanation of processes in multiple ways
- Continuous learning
- Reflection for improvement and seeks authentic feedback
- Eagerness to adopt best practices
- Responds to communications in a timely manner
- Understands the impact their actions can have on others and manages conflicts effectively
- Cooperation and participation
- Flexibility with regular changes in resources, updates, fluctuations in call types and demands
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be customer service orientated in all communications and situations and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
- Minimum of one year information and referral, contact center, social services, or related experience; knowledge of health and human services preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to provide services respectfully alongside all diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks across multiple platforms, databases, and tools.
- Must work well within a virtual team setting, regularly and effectively utilizing communication and collaborative tools provided.
- Intermediate to advanced level computer skills required as multiple databases are utilized. Systems used include, but are not limited to: WellSky Community Services, NICE inContact, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams. Must be able to utilize key systems independently as prescribed for job assignments at the completion of new hire training.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what needs to be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Community Resource Navigator (Daytime Part-time: Monday and Wednesday 8am-3:30pm and Tuesday 12pm-5pm)
United Way of Greater Kansas City is seeking Community Resource Navigators for the 211 information and referral (I&R) line. The Community Resource Navigators will be responsible for handling local and contract calls utilizing the Inform USA I&R standards in providing excellent customer service, caller problem assessment, information and referral, screening for program eligibility, advocacy, and appropriate follow-up.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Customer Service:
- Provides phone-based inbound and outbound client problem assessment, information and/or referral(s) and follow-up appropriate to the client’s needs.
- Utilizes recognized professional and agency standards in carrying out the goal of resolution of the client’s problems or requests.
- Provides consistent and excellent customer service and follows the core principles of CARE: Caring, Accurate and Resourceful, Every call. Meets established individual key performance indicators and benchmarks including, but not limited to, schedule adherence, call quality standards, and availability.
- Required to have and maintain sufficient internet service (minimum of 50-100 Mbps) and related equipment to efficiently run the required programs. Other essential equipment will be provided.
- Required to have a safe and private workspace conducive to maintaining client confidentiality.
- Other duties such as special projects or seasonal protocols as assigned.
Relationships:
- Provides advocacy for clients when a situation needs, or an individual is unable to follow through on the referral(s) independently. Advocacy can include outbound calls to agencies, research, or other reasonable steps to facilitate service delivery to the client.
- Required to report to other designated location(s), including but not limited to the United Way of Greater Kansas City office for training, emergencies, and disaster.
Operational Excellence:
- Maintains accurate documentation of each client interaction, including client demographic information, services requested, information provided, referral(s) made, follow-up data in WellSky Community Services call records or other databases as contracts require.
- Participates actively in new hire training of approximately 150 hours to be completed within 5-6 weeks (average of 25 hours per week).
- Participates in ongoing regular training, staff meetings, as well as coaching to enhance and maintain skills.
- Applies for the Inform USA certification after completing necessary employment and experience criteria.
Metrics of Success
- A compassionate curious communication style, especially with clients
- Proactive problem solving, seeking to understand the root issue, not just the immediate problem
- Works to build trusting relationships with others
- Respect in all interactions
- Clear and effective explanation of processes in multiple ways
- Continuous learning
- Reflection for improvement and seeks authentic feedback
- Eagerness to adopt best practices
- Responds to communications in a timely manner
- Understands the impact their actions can have on others and manages conflicts effectively
- Cooperation and participation
- Flexibility with regular changes in resources, updates, fluctuations in call types and demands
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be customer service orientated in all communications and situations and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
- Minimum of one year information and referral, contact center, social services, or related experience; knowledge of health and human services preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to provide services respectfully alongside all diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks across multiple platforms, databases, and tools.
- Must work well within a virtual team setting, regularly and effectively utilizing communication and collaborative tools provided.
- Intermediate to advanced level computer skills required as multiple databases are utilized. Systems used include, but are not limited to: WellSky Community Services, NICE inContact, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams. Must be able to utilize key systems independently as prescribed for job assignments at the completion of new hire training.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what needs to be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Community Resource Navigator (Daytime Part-time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am-2:30pm, and Friday 9:30am-3:30pm)
United Way of Greater Kansas City is seeking Community Resource Navigators for the 211 information and referral (I&R) line. The Community Resource Navigators will be responsible for handling local and contract calls utilizing the Inform USA I&R standards in providing excellent customer service, caller problem assessment, information and referral, screening for program eligibility, advocacy, and appropriate follow-up.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Customer Service:
- Provides phone-based inbound and outbound client problem assessment, information and/or referral(s) and follow-up appropriate to the client’s needs.
- Utilizes recognized professional and agency standards in carrying out the goal of resolution of the client’s problems or requests.
- Provides consistent and excellent customer service and follows the core principles of CARE: Caring, Accurate and Resourceful, Every call. Meets established individual key performance indicators and benchmarks including, but not limited to, schedule adherence, call quality standards, and availability.
- Required to have and maintain sufficient internet service (minimum of 50-100 Mbps) and related equipment to efficiently run the required programs. Other essential equipment will be provided.
- Required to have a safe and private workspace conducive to maintaining client confidentiality.
- Other duties such as special projects or seasonal protocols as assigned.
Relationships:
- Provides advocacy for clients when a situation needs, or an individual is unable to follow through on the referral(s) independently. Advocacy can include outbound calls to agencies, research, or other reasonable steps to facilitate service delivery to the client.
- Required to report to other designated location(s), including but not limited to the United Way of Greater Kansas City office for training, emergencies, and disaster.
Operational Excellence:
- Maintains accurate documentation of each client interaction, including client demographic information, services requested, information provided, referral(s) made, follow-up data in WellSky Community Services call records or other databases as contracts require.
- Participates actively in new hire training of approximately 150 hours to be completed within 5-6 weeks (average of 25 hours per week).
- Participates in ongoing regular training, staff meetings, as well as coaching to enhance and maintain skills.
- Applies for the Inform USA certification after completing necessary employment and experience criteria.
Metrics of Success
- A compassionate curious communication style, especially with clients
- Proactive problem solving, seeking to understand the root issue, not just the immediate problem
- Works to build trusting relationships with others
- Respect in all interactions
- Clear and effective explanation of processes in multiple ways
- Continuous learning
- Reflection for improvement and seeks authentic feedback
- Eagerness to adopt best practices
- Responds to communications in a timely manner
- Understands the impact their actions can have on others and manages conflicts effectively
- Cooperation and participation
- Flexibility with regular changes in resources, updates, fluctuations in call types and demands
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be customer service orientated in all communications and situations and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
- Minimum of one year information and referral, contact center, social services, or related experience; knowledge of health and human services preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to provide services respectfully alongside all diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks across multiple platforms, databases, and tools.
- Must work well within a virtual team setting, regularly and effectively utilizing communication and collaborative tools provided.
- Intermediate to advanced level computer skills required as multiple databases are utilized. Systems used include, but are not limited to: WellSky Community Services, NICE inContact, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams. Must be able to utilize key systems independently as prescribed for job assignments at the completion of new hire training.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what needs to be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Community Resource Navigator (Afternoon Part-time: Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm-7:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am-5:30pm)
United Way of Greater Kansas City is seeking Community Resource Navigators for the 211 information and referral (I&R) line. The Community Resource Navigators will be responsible for handling local and contract calls utilizing the Inform USA I&R standards in providing excellent customer service, caller problem assessment, information and referral, screening for program eligibility, advocacy, and appropriate follow-up.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Customer Service:
- Provides phone-based inbound and outbound client problem assessment, information and/or referral(s) and follow-up appropriate to the client’s needs.
- Utilizes recognized professional and agency standards in carrying out the goal of resolution of the client’s problems or requests.
- Provides consistent and excellent customer service and follows the core principles of CARE: Caring, Accurate and Resourceful, Every call. Meets established individual key performance indicators and benchmarks including, but not limited to, schedule adherence, call quality standards, and availability.
- Required to have and maintain sufficient internet service (minimum of 50-100 Mbps) and related equipment to efficiently run the required programs. Other essential equipment will be provided.
- Required to have a safe and private workspace conducive to maintaining client confidentiality.
- Other duties such as special projects or seasonal protocols as assigned.
Relationships:
- Provides advocacy for clients when a situation needs, or an individual is unable to follow through on the referral(s) independently. Advocacy can include outbound calls to agencies, research, or other reasonable steps to facilitate service delivery to the client.
- Required to report to other designated location(s), including but not limited to the United Way of Greater Kansas City office for training, emergencies, and disaster.
Operational Excellence:
- Maintains accurate documentation of each client interaction, including client demographic information, services requested, information provided, referral(s) made, follow-up data in WellSky Community Services call records or other databases as contracts require.
- Participates actively in new hire training of approximately 150 hours to be completed within 5-6 weeks (average of 25 hours per week).
- Participates in ongoing regular training, staff meetings, as well as coaching to enhance and maintain skills.
- Applies for the Inform USA certification after completing necessary employment and experience criteria.
Metrics of Success
- A compassionate curious communication style, especially with clients
- Proactive problem solving, seeking to understand the root issue, not just the immediate problem
- Works to build trusting relationships with others
- Respect in all interactions
- Clear and effective explanation of processes in multiple ways
- Continuous learning
- Reflection for improvement and seeks authentic feedback
- Eagerness to adopt best practices
- Responds to communications in a timely manner
- Understands the impact their actions can have on others and manages conflicts effectively
- Cooperation and participation
- Flexibility with regular changes in resources, updates, fluctuations in call types and demands
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be customer service orientated in all communications and situations and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
- Minimum of one year information and referral, contact center, social services, or related experience; knowledge of health and human services preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to provide services respectfully alongside all diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks across multiple platforms, databases, and tools.
- Must work well within a virtual team setting, regularly and effectively utilizing communication and collaborative tools provided.
- Intermediate to advanced level computer skills required as multiple databases are utilized. Systems used include, but are not limited to: WellSky Community Services, NICE inContact, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams. Must be able to utilize key systems independently as prescribed for job assignments at the completion of new hire training.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what needs to be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Donor Services Specialist
The Donor Services Specialist will report to the Director of Donor Services and is responsible for providing essential support to the Donor Services team by handling routine donor transactions, pledge processing, and assisting with customer inquiries. As a specialist position, this role is focused on executing assigned tasks with some discretion and problem-solving responsibilities.
Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Payment Processing:
- Process payments from UMB Daily Deposit Log.
- Create daily deposit logs and batches
- Process payments (and opportunities as indicated) received, ensuring proper allocation to donors and company accounts.
- Identify and escalate payments requiring additional input.
- Prepare and import files for payments when additional data is available (including payroll payment details).
- Reconcile payment batches and ensure data accuracy.
Support Donor Choice Processing:
- Assist with resolving write in designations (update GAU where the agency exists in EP).
- Assist with donor or agency communications (prepare donor letters, follow up with agency with incomplete information).
- Assist with updating agency data from EP to Acumatica prior to payout.
Customer Service & Support:
- Respond to donor and internal staff inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed..
- Assist with donor communications related to payments and statements.
Administrative & Data Management:
- Monitor and organize the donor services helpdesk inbox..
- Monitor and organize the UWGKC Finance inbox.
- Monitor and organize Donor Choice inbox.
- Support the preparation of donor tax receipts and acknowledgments.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system and financial software.
Metrics of Success
- Accurate and timely remittance processing and reconciliations.
- Accurate and timely processing of donor and agency communications.
- High level of integrity between accounting and CRM agency records.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Some college or associate degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in customer service, data entry, or finance-related work.
- Frequently handles donor financial information and must maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn financial systems.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Core Competencies:
- Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
- Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
- Responsive: Can be counted on to do what needs to be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
- Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
- Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.
If you are interested, please apply here by April 4th, 2025.
We plan to begin interviewing candidates by April 7th, 2025.
Great Places to Work™ Certified

United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce its second consecutive year earning official certification from Great Places To Work™.
Great Places To Work™ certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Certification is a two-step process that includes a survey of employees about the organization, quality of work environment, workplace benefits and more. Because employee feedback and independent analysis determine scores, certification helps potential job seekers identify which organizations offer excellent company culture.
To earn a Great Places To Work Certification, more than half of employees must complete the survey and the average score results must show that approximately 7 out of 10 employees are having a consistently positive experience at work.
The recognition reenforces United Way’s commitment to maximizing employee potential through effective leadership, strong value structure, and a deep foundation of trust with all employees. All those qualities contribute to our team’s innovation and performance, and encourages everyone to contribute their best.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
We value the diversity of our workforce and take steps to create and maintain an inclusive, non- discriminatory workplace where you can effectively and efficiently utilize your skills and experience. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, citizenship, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status, condition or characteristic protected by applicable law.