Associate Director, Regional Operations and Communications, Atlanta

Associate Director, Regional Operations and Communications

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Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Headquarters - Atlanta, GA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree

Job Shift
Any

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) is in the midst of transformational change and is embarking on new and different ways to raise and earn revenue so that it can accelerate and scale its mission to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of children, families, and individuals in greater Atlanta. The mission remains the same: To bring together people and resources to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of half a million lives across Greater Atlanta. The value proposition is to Unite Greater Atlanta to create, amplify and accelerate solutions that promote child well-being by addressing our communities' most complex social challenges. These solutions and the backbone behind them are all in service of the organization's bold growth ambition: Triple unrestricted revenue by 2029 to be the best-in-class investor in child well-being in Greater Atlanta, ultimately eliminating the barriers of one's zip code as a hindrance to future success. This transformation will unleash the next generation of UWGA, putting UWGA on a growth pathway that will significantly amplify its impact by increasing its investment in solutions that can make a lasting difference for Child Well-Being in Greater Atlanta.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Regional Development team of United Way of Greater Atlanta plays a crucial role in enhancing the organization's presence, reputation, and impact across the 13 counties of the Greater Atlanta region. By engaging and uniting local stakeholders, the team aims to drive improvements for Child Well-Being (CWB) and address community issues in a customized, future-forward way. Regional Development is dedicated to building local relationships, increasing revenue, and ensuring that United Way is represented across the 13 counties, thereby expanding the organization's presence, improving our reputation and amplifying our impact.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Regional Operations and Communications will harness technology and data-driven tools to optimize operational workflows and enhance stakeholder communications. This role requires expertise in leveraging digital systems for project management, CRM platforms for relationship tracking, and data visualization software to present community impact metrics effectively. Proficiency in digital communications tools is essential to ensure that messaging to stakeholders is impactful and aligned with organizational goals. The candidate will also lead the adoption and integration of advanced IT solutions to streamline volunteer coordination, event management, and revenue-generating initiatives, ensuring a more cohesive and efficient departmental operation.

Required Education Level: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Years of Service Required: 3-5 years

Experience Needed: Previous experience in creative communication, project management, and volunteer management, demonstrated success in coordinating multifaceted projects within deadlines, proven track record in developing innovative solutions to complex problems

Communication Skills: Proficiency in visual presentations, excellent written, listening, and speaking skills, ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences

Supervision Skills: Ability to work effectively with volunteers, experience in leading volunteer teams and fostering a collaborative environment. No direct reports as this time.

Programs and Technology Requirements: Create presentations and proposals using Canva, develop and manage Power BI dashboards collaboratively with IT, CRM for relationship tracking and relationship management, familiarity with other project management tools and software

Required Metrics: Advisory board metrics, Prospecting/proposal goals, Ability to analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Skills for Success: Innovation, communication, project management, research, problem solving, capacity to work independently and as part of a team

Overall Competencies: Behaviors that align with the organization's culture and values, commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications and Responsibilitites

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations - Provide comprehensive support to the Vice President in overseeing the operations of the Regional Development Department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and efficiency in processes.
- Raised and earned revenue - Identify potential partners and clients, develop and manage compelling presentations and proposals to aid in generating raised and earned revenue. Collaborate across departments to maximize fundraising efforts and revenue generation opportunities.
- Volunteers - Work closely with the VP and Regional Directors to develop and implement strategic direction and efficiencies for volunteer engagement. Lead communication efforts, create streamlined and consistent processes, meeting schedules/templates, and develop sophisticated Power BI tools to manage volunteer metrics, enhancing the overall experience for our 120+ county impact board volunteers.
- Communication - Create and implement a strong communication strategy. Utilize digital platforms and social media tools to enhance outreach. Work with Marketing to generate and share local stories, keep stakeholders updated with innovative content through newsletters and online portals, and support Sprout Advocacy to align with organizational goals using data analytics and tracking technologies.
- Events - Establish overall direction, lead, and manage events in conjunction with Regional Directors, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of the organization and effectively engage participants.
- Relationships - Develop collaborative relationships with internal departments as needed to disseminate data and meet deadlines and goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Skilled project manager capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communicator with excellent visual presentation abilities.
Organized, resourceful, and adept at providing solutions.
Collaborative team player comfortable working with various partners, volunteers, and departments.
Mission focused, relationship-oriented collaborator who is results-driven and a brand steward.

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Location:: Atlanta
Job Type:: FullTime

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