Overview
Associate Jobs in Memphis, TN at United Way
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
United Way of the Mid-South is a multi-million-dollar non-profit, public charitable foundation that mobilizes financial and human resources, across 8-counties, to meet critical needs and to help ensure that hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners can achieve their highest potential. We support high-performing nonprofit agencies who are on the front lines fighting to decrease poverty in our community by addressing the essential building blocks for success – education, financial stability, and health – while maintaining vital safety net services in food, shelter, and safety for individuals facing crisis situations. By joining United Way of the MidSouth, you are uniting with a team that is moving the needle on poverty and making our community a place where everyone can thrive.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The DTD Administrative Support Associate will provide operational support to the DTD director and the DTD team in developing, engaging, recruiting, and supporting DTD referral network agencies. The ideal candidate is a flexible, well-organized, team player with excellent computer and administrative skills, is comfortable interacting with all levels of internal and external customers, and can successfully support the fast-paced work of senior-level colleagues.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative or operational support with limited supervision for the DTD director and staff.
Provide support in the development of grant proposals and funder performance reports. Respond to inquiries from external organizations about DTD, and provide requested collateral materials and information.
Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling and organizing meetings. Assist in scheduling and planning for events, including coordinating arrangements for participants, handling logistics, and preparing and disseminating materials, as needed.
Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations, course handouts, grants, conferences, seminars, and reports; perform substantial editing and fact-checking. Create complex reports and spreadsheets that may utilize specialized software and systems.
Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. Other duties may also be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in Communication, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or other related fields.
One year of experience working in the human services field.
Demonstrated commitment to the field and a passion for serving under-served and under-resourced individuals, families, and/or communities; particularly people living in poverty.
Quick learner, possessing superior judgment.
Good sense of humor and ability to work well under pressure.
Must be willing to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours.
Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. Must have a personal cell phone to communicate outside of the office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervision is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use finger and hand motion and occasionally to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. There may be additional physical requiremen…
Title: Associate
Company: United Way
Location: Memphis, TN
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