Careers at United Way
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At Heart of Maine United Way (HoMEUW) we imagine a community where no one struggles to meet their basic needs. Where ALL people are fed, housed and stable. Everyone is safe. Treatment and recovery is accessible to all; without stigma. All parents/caregivers can enroll their children in high quality care settings. Our youth are engaged and resilient. Most importantly we are leading the charge toward this vision TOGETHER, as a community. Are you in?
Our staff team is “all in” to further Heart of Maine United Way’s mission and increase our investment in activities that support the three Opportunity 2028 Bold Goals, a ten-year community change initiative set by the community and led by Heart of Maine United Way:
Meet basic needs and promote self-sufficiency for all
Prevent, treat, and support recovery from Substance Use Disorder
Ensure all children have quality early learning experiences
To support the great work of our employees, we offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 403 (b) plan, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, and paid sick time off. Additionally, we also pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive, and balanced company culture, which offers:
Employee health insurance covered 100%
A culture of continuous improvement, innovation and creativity
Regular opportunities for professional development
Wellness benefit
14 paid holidays and generous PTO
Paid time to volunteer
A great team of top-notch professionals that share your passion for strengthening our community
Available Positions
To apply for any open positions please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@homeunitedway.org and specify which position you’re applying for in the subject line.
- Coordinator of Community Impact
- Accounting Intern
- Office Support Intern
- Community Impact Intern
- Marketing Intern
Job Title: Coordinator of Community Impact
Reports to: Senior Manager of Community Impact
Location: Bangor, Maine Office (with travel throughout our 6-county region)
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Length: 2-year grant-funded position, with the potential for permanent status based on continued funding and organizational needs.
Salary: $40,000-$50,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Overview
The Coordinator of Community Impact supports Heart of Maine United Way (HoMEUW) in advancing its mission of mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. This role focuses on program coordination, partner engagement, data tracking, and volunteer-driven initiatives, with a primary emphasis on the Bundle project, an expanding early childhood initiative of HoMEUW. This individual will play a key role in strengthening relationships, ensuring effective program delivery, and fostering collaboration with community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach, effectively managing projects independently while maintaining strong collaboration skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee the assembly and distribution of Bundle Boxes throughout our region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with primary care providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen and expand the reach of Bundle.
- Manage project communications, including marketing contracts and promotional efforts, to enhance awareness and engagement.
- Develop and implement a strategic data tracking system for Bundle, ensuring accurate reporting on distribution, outcomes, and impact.
- Present data and insights to internal and external stakeholders to inform strategy and demonstrate community impact.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Coordinate HoMEUW’s Neighbors United Drives, including supply collection, volunteer coordination, and distribution efforts.
- Assist in planning the annual Week of Action, engaging volunteers and community members in impactful projects.
- Work with nonprofits to keep the VolunteerME website up to date with relevant opportunities.
- Support community members and teams who are interested in volunteering.
Additional Duties and Requirements
- Assist the Senior Manager of Community Impact with other projects as needed.
- Actively participate in HoMEUW’s fundraising campaign, including giving presentations.
- Represent HoMEUW at community events and meetings to promote awareness of its mission and initiatives.
- Lift and transport boxes weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for program activities.
- Travel regularly to program locations and partner meetings within the designated counties.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit or business management, social work, public health, communications, or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, and/or the nonprofit sector.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning new technology and data systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Commitment to HoMEUW’s mission and values.
Personal Attributes and Values
At HoMEUW, we seek individuals who embody empathy, collaboration, and integrity. The ideal candidate is passionate about community impact, embraces innovation, and demonstrates resilience in a dynamic work environment. A commitment to fostering positive relationships, promoting equity, and driving meaningful change is essential.
About Heart of Maine United Way
Heart of Maine United Way mobilizes communities to create lasting and meaningful change, ensuring all individuals and families can thrive. Through collaborative partnerships, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to innovation, HoMEUW addresses critical needs in the six-county region of Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington, and Waldo counties. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Maine families.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@homeunitedway.org or apply online via LinkedIn or Indeed.
Heart of Maine United Way is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
Type: Summer 2025
Job Title: Accounting Intern
Reports To: Director of IT & Operations & CFO
Time Frame: 10-20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accounts Payable bill posting.
- Issuing checks, and/or assembling vendor bills to checks for signature.
- Processing and importing batch AP vendor transactions (Designations/Allocations) into QuickBooks
- Bank reconciliation or electronic bank feeds reconciliation.
- Setup excel spreadsheets (as needed) and if the intern has exceptional excel skills refining some of our existing tools.
- Filing and opening mail.
- Posting adjusting journal entries.
- Understanding the pledge process – Andar as an external subsidiary ledger and the relationship to Quick Books.
- Work on special projects and assignments as needed.
- Support planning and implementation of HoMEUW events as needed.
BENEFITS:
- Supervision and evaluation to support course credit as needed.
- Broad based experience in a fast paced Health and Human Service organization.
- Develop relationships and connections to benefit future employment.
- Reference upon successful completion of service.
- Mileage reimbursement available for work related travel.
- A $500 stipend may be awarded at the end of each semester of the internship for outstanding work.
SPECIFIC SKILLS: The successful candidate will be proficient with Quick Books as well as Microsoft Office. Candidate must have a strong oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Be positive, friendly, self-motivated, and have an ability to work successfully in a team environment.
APPLY: Please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@homeunitedway.org and specify which position you’re applying for in the subject line.
Type: Summer 2025
Job Title: Office Support Intern
Reports To: Director IT & Operations
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Office Support Intern supports general office functions and will provide administrative and office support for our staff team. This individual will present a professional and positive first impression of Heart of Maine United Way to those calling or visiting our offices. Responsibilities include administrative tasks and/or special projects, to include outreach, that support all of HoMEUW’s functions, our various programs, executive staff, and department managers.
TIME FRAME: 10-20 hours per week. Preferred afternoons, but flexible.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide lead and/or back up receptionist support to include greeting visitors in person or by telephone and to connect those with the appropriate staff person or services that will best serve their needs in a friendly, professional manner.
- Provide office support functions including scanning, filing, copying, data entry, and office equipment maintenance.
- Assisting in executing mailings, to include review of lists for duplicates, mail merging, printing, and preparing for mailing.
- Assisting Resource Development with data entry related to pledge packet processing and creating or updating accounts while maintaining strict standards for donor data integrity.
- Provide support for Resource Development efforts; prospect research, event coordination, etc.
- Assisting Community Impact with the VolunteerME online platform and volunteerism efforts, food and supply drives, and other projects as assigned.
- Maintaining HoMEUW’s web calendar of events and support Marketing in social media.
- Supporting general office needs such as organization and monitoring of office supplies, light cleaning duty as needed.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Proper telephone etiquette
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Independent problem solving skills
- Internet and research skills
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Comfort and/or willingness to familiarize oneself with office equipment such as copiers, postage meters, and a complex phone system
BENEFITS:
- Supervision and evaluation to support course credit as needed.
- Broad based experience in a fast paced Health and Human Service organization.
- Develop relationships and connections to benefit future employment.
- Reference upon successful completion of service.
- Mileage reimbursement available for work related travel.
- $500 stipend will be awarded at the end of each semester for outstanding work.
APPLY: Please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@homeunitedway.org and specify which position you’re applying for in the subject line.
Type: Summer 2025
Job Title: Community Impact Intern
Reports To: Senior Manger of Community Impact
GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for researching, developing executing and supporting activities associated with Community Impact projects and initiatives. This intern will work part time in the HoMEUW Office (700 Main St, Suite 1, Bangor)
TIME FRAME: 10 to 20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Researching best practices for existing and potential Community Impact projects and/or initiatives.
- Support HoMEUW outcome measurement for initiatives and collaborations; including research and data collection.
- Support Food Security efforts, including but not limited to Pantry Project, NALC Food Drive, Hancock County Food Drive etc.
- Support volunteer center efforts through maintaining volunteermaine.org website. This includes but is not limited to growth of the database through outreach to nonprofits and community organizations.
- Assisting with management of volunteer inquiries, group volunteer projects and volunteerism events.
- Support Community Needs Assessment efforts through organizing research, supporting outreach efforts, data collection and management.
- Work on special projects and assignments as needed.
- Support planning and implementation of HoMEUW events as needed.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED
- Student pursuing an associates, bachelors, or advanced degree, in the field of social work, health and human services, non-profit administration, business or other relevant fields.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Practical understanding of research and statistics and the ability to articulate results.
- Ability to analyze problems, develop and implement creative solutions.
- Intermediate to Advanced abilities with technology and computer usage.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
- Reliable, ability to work independently while engaging as a member of a team, and a positive attitude.
BENEFITS:
- Supervision and evaluation to support course credit as needed.
- Broad based experience in a fast paced Health and Human Service organization.
- Develop relationships and connections to benefit future employment.
- Reference upon successful completion of service.
- Mileage reimbursement available for work related travel.
- $500 stipend will be awarded at the end of each semester for outstanding work.
APPLY: Please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@homeunitedway.org and specify which position you’re applying for in the subject line.
Type: Summer 2025
Job Title: Marketing Intern
Reports To: Vice President of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement
GENERAL SUMMARY: The position of the Marketing Intern is to provide support to Heart of Maine United Way’s Resource Development & Communications department. This intern will work part time in the HoMEUW Office (700 Main St, Suite 1, Bangor)
TIME FRAME: 10 to 20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Update and create collateral materials including posters, flyers, ads, rack cards, etc. Adhering to United Way’s brand guidelines. Work with all departments on specific needs.
- Maintain and update social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Working with the Chief Development Officer to create a weekly list of updates and tweets. Monitor best times to post and respond as needed to requests.
- Maintain and update website and assist in an upcoming relaunch.
- Assist in creation of e-newsletters
- Work on special projects and assignments as needed.
- Support planning and implementation of HoMEUW events as needed.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED
The successful candidate will be proficient with Adobe Indesign, Illlustrator and Photoshop as well as Microsoft Office. Candidate must have a strong oral and written communication skills. Be energetic and self motivated, outgoing and have an ability to work successfully in a team environment.
BENEFITS:
- Supervision and evaluation to support course credit as needed.
- Broad based experience in a fast paced Health and Human Service organization.
- Develop relationships and connections to benefit future employment.
- Reference upon successful completion of service.
- Mileage reimbursement available for work related travel.
- $500 stipend will be awarded at the end of each semester for outstanding work.
APPLY: Please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@homeunitedway.org and specify which position you’re applying for in the subject line.
Diversity and inclusion are vital to achieving our mission, living our values and advancing the common good. We seek to promote these core values as an employer and in the communities in which we work. HoMEUW fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributes of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of our work. We are dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our communities, and encourage persons of all types of diversity to apply.
The Heart of Maine United Way is an equal opportunity employer.
Heart of Maine United Way
Serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Waldo, Somerset, and Washington Counties
With an estimated population of 345,656 our region is filled with outdoor adventures, rural communities, bustling historic town centers, great business success stories, and its own unique set of community challenges and needs. Evolving our role to become what the community requires to respond to the most pressing issues, Heart of Maine United Way (HoMEUW) wants to engage more people, raise awareness of the issues our communities face, and activate our cross-sector network of partners. Join us in creating long-term, sustainable change together!