We are currently seeking Sponsored Executives (SEs) to join our team. SEs provide direction, strategic advice and support to a portfolio of companies and organizations participating in United Way workplace campaigns. If all requirements are met, SEs will receive the United Way Leadership Development Program Certificate through a partnership with the University of Manitoba.

Assigned a Division-specific portfolio of workplace accounts and reporting to and working with a United Way Campaign Manager, you will collaborate as an integral member of the Campaign team to:

• Create strategies and plans to maximize workplace campaign participation and giving
• Identify opportunities to implement new and improved workplace campaign project plans
• Lead in addressing employee groups through the creation and delivery of effective, compelling messages to support the Campaign
• Coach and mentor volunteer campaign committees and canvassers
• Communicate, motivate and build teams to establish and maintain relationships with workplace volunteers
• Analyze data and create regular financial projections in collaboration with the team
• Manage projects by monitoring, evaluating, and reporting campaign progress in your assigned portfolio of accounts
• Manage time independently to achieve results
• Provide excellent customer service to volunteers, staff and team members
• Promote and coordinate agency speakers and tours as part of the workplace campaign
• Support United Way’s Campaign Kickoff, Report Sessions, and other campaign related events
• Attend all appropriate Campaign and staff events and meetings

You’re an innovative, goal-oriented team player who is outgoing and thrives on building relationships. You are prepared to make a full time commitment (at least 37.5 hours/week) for the entire 14 week term and you have the following:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for the duration of the assignment
• Strong communication skills
• Professional approach, confidence, and the ability to think on your feet
• A cell phone and laptop would be considered assets

You may apply for ONE of the following terms:

August 5 – November 7, 2014;         OR     
August 25 – November 28, 2014.

Evening, early morning and/or weekend work may be required.

Please submit cover letter (indicating the role, your preferred term start date, and where you saw the position advertised) and résumé by July 4, 2014 to:

Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development
United Way of Winnipeg,
580 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C7
Fax: 204-453-6198 Email: Careers@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca

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