United Way of the Dutchess-Orange's mission is to support the health, education, and the financial stability of every person in our community. The VISTA project will increase access to educational support services by strengthening community referral networks. 

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program dedicated to alleviating poverty in the United States. Founded in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network in 1993, it places full-time members with nonprofits and public agencies to build their capacity to address local poverty-related challenges. The program emphasizes sustainable solutions and community empowerment through service and collaboration. 

The VISTA project will seek to:

• Develop strong partnerships with existing educational programs in the community.
• Enhance access to services and resources to improve educational outcomes.
• Expand and strengthen partnerships and networks with organizations working to achieve similar goals.
• Recruit and manage corporate and community volunteers to enhance UWDOR's mission.

Overview of Responsibilities:

This Vista member will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities that will enhance and develop United Way's Enhancing Educational Outcomes Project. Such tasks will include:

• Work with local schools to build sustainable wraparound service systems that connect students and families to essential resources.
• Attend community coalition meetings and identify best practices.
• Reserach/review resource development strategies and systems for educational programs at UWDOR and partners.
• Other activities that will increase organizational capabilities to remove economic barriers for individuals and families over the course of the year. 

Field of Service:

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Education
• Early Childhood Literacy

AmeriCorps Offer:

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health coverage
• Stipend or Living Allowance
• Professional development opportunities

Additional Information:

• Car required
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Lull at rlull@uwdor.org 

PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: ci-inbox@uwdor.org 

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/health_care_benefit_plan_overview.htm 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet ongoing needs of the organization.

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