Join our dynamic nonprofit team!
Join a team dedicated to creating lasting change in the Dutchess and Orange region. At United Way, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more equitable future for everyone. If you're looking for a career where your skills directly translate into meaningful impact, you've found the right place.
Our Mission
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.
Our Values
We are accountable to donors, volunteers, the community, and ourselves in the advancement of our mission.
We build relationships with individuals and groups in the community based upon honesty and integrity.
We value our differences and take pride in inclusiveness.
We drive changes that improve and advance the mission and goals of our organization.
We actively seek opportunities to serve our community.
Current Openings
As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.
Key Responsibilities
This internship will work with the Resource Development Office to further business development.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Resource Development Department.
Key Performance Metrics:
- Coordinate signature event logistics
- Research accuracy of information and document updates.
- Thank you phone calls to donors
- Put together Leadership Packets
- Deliver or mail Leadership Packets
- Manage Leadership Society Donor List
- Merge/send acknowledgment letters
- Create and maintain binder of leadership donor and event information
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Interest in nonprofit, business development, or relationship management
- Interest in developing an understanding of the role of technology in business development
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Driver’s license and a car preferred
- Attention to detail
- Strong computer & internet skills
To Apply
Email your Resume to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org
As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.
Key Responsibilities
This intern will work within the Community Impact Department to assist with the administrative tasks, community outreach and engagement, and assist with United Way Days of Caring (Volunteer Events) and Days of Sharing (In-Kind Donation Program).
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Director of Community Impact
Key Performance Metrics
- Responsible for assisting in coordinating United Way’s volunteer events throughout the semester.
- Attending virtual community outreach events and advocating the work of United Way to the community.
- Assisting the community impact staff with administrative tasks including but not limited to drafting letters of support, drafting thank you letters, data entry, phone calls, and file upkeep.
- Supporting the Days of Sharing In-Kind Donation Program by picking up donations, researching potential new retail partners, recruiting new attendees and managing the onsite donation center.
- Attend United Way virtual signature events throughout the semester and support with event planning.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Interest in nonprofit and community outreach work
- Attention to detail
- Strong computer & internet skills
To Apply
Email your Resume to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org
As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will work within the Marketing Department to promote our brand and social media presence, while developing skills related to marketing, advertising, journalism and public relations.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications
Key Performance Metrics
- Uploading and editing photos
- Creating engaging content for social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc.)
- Creating/updating flyers and other marketing tools
- Updating the website
- Attending United Way events
- Writing articles, letters, and content on promotional tools
- Attending meetings and taking notes
- Prepping for events—assisting with creating promotional materials, gathering marketing tools, putting together other needed materials
- Helping with other community projects as needed
Knowledge and Skill Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Marketing, Communications (or related field)
- Excellent communication skills
To Apply
Email your Resume and Portfolio to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org